Christobelle Grierson-Ryrie
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Christobelle Grierson-Ryrie, (born in 1992) is a New Zealand fashion model who won New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1
on 5 June 2009.
. The family currently resides in Devonport, Auckland. After winning the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model
, Grierson-Ryrie returned to Auckland Diocesan School For Girls
, as a year 13 student. Grierson-Ryrie said that she intended to finish school to keep her options open.
. Judges commented that she had an international look which would succeed in the industry. America's Next Top Model
judge and photographer, Nigel Barker was impressed by her ability to move in photos and her unique look. She received a total of three first call-outs and four challenge wins, the most of any competitor and landed in the bottom two only once. On the final runway the judges praised her for her effortless walk and ultimately she won the competition over runner-up Laura Scaife, 20.
Grierson-Ryrie's prizes included an eight-page feature in CLEO Magazine
, a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, representation by agency 62 Models, an all expense paid trip to Sydney to meet Ursula Hufnagl of Chic Model Management and a trip to New York
to meet NEXT Model Management
. Grierson-Ryrie featured in a Nivea Visage Advertorial in Woman's Day Magazine as part of her challenge win in Episode 12.
in New York City, United States.
She has done some work for Stolen Girlfriend's Club and walked the runway for Top NZ designer, Trelise Cooper
for New Zealand's Fashion Week.
She is the new face of the Pre-Fall Ed Hardy for Christian Audigier campaigns.
New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1
New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 is the original season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Thirteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry...
on 5 June 2009.
Early life
Grierson-Ryrie is the daughter of Auckland businesswoman, Josephine Ann Grierson, and Kenyan-born businessman, Bruce Ryrie. She is a descendant of Max Grierson, founder of law firm Simpson GriersonSimpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson is a New Zealand commercial law firm founded in 1887; it is ranked in the top four firms in that country. The firm is a partnership comprising 48 partners and consultants supported by around 160 lawyers and legal executives in four departments...
. The family currently resides in Devonport, Auckland. After winning the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model
New Zealand's Next Top Model
New Zealand's Next Top Model is a New Zealand reality television series in which a number of young women compete for the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model and the chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
, Grierson-Ryrie returned to Auckland Diocesan School For Girls
Diocesan School for Girls (Auckland)
Diocesan School for Girls is a private girls' school in Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. It is consistently a top-achieving school nationally. The school is Anglican-based and was established in 1903. It caters to international students and has accommodation for 35 boarders at Innes House...
, as a year 13 student. Grierson-Ryrie said that she intended to finish school to keep her options open.
New Zealand's Next Top Model
Grierson-Ryrie first came to notice as a contestant on New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1
New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 is the original season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Thirteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry...
. Judges commented that she had an international look which would succeed in the industry. America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
judge and photographer, Nigel Barker was impressed by her ability to move in photos and her unique look. She received a total of three first call-outs and four challenge wins, the most of any competitor and landed in the bottom two only once. On the final runway the judges praised her for her effortless walk and ultimately she won the competition over runner-up Laura Scaife, 20.
Grierson-Ryrie's prizes included an eight-page feature in CLEO Magazine
Cleo
Cleo is a given name that is short for Cleopatra or Cleophalus and an alternate spelling of Clio. It is a Greek prefix often translated to mean 'pride', 'fame' or 'glory'.Cleo may refer to:-People:...
, a contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, representation by agency 62 Models, an all expense paid trip to Sydney to meet Ursula Hufnagl of Chic Model Management and a trip to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to meet NEXT Model Management
NEXT Model Management
NEXT Model Management is a Global modeling agency with offices in New York City, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris. Founded in 1989 by Faith Kates, the agency is one of the top 3 model agencies in the world...
. Grierson-Ryrie featured in a Nivea Visage Advertorial in Woman's Day Magazine as part of her challenge win in Episode 12.
Career
Grierson-Ryrie is currently signed with 62 Models in Auckland, New Zealand, Chic Management in Sydney, Australia and NEXT Model ManagementNEXT Model Management
NEXT Model Management is a Global modeling agency with offices in New York City, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris. Founded in 1989 by Faith Kates, the agency is one of the top 3 model agencies in the world...
in New York City, United States.
She has done some work for Stolen Girlfriend's Club and walked the runway for Top NZ designer, Trelise Cooper
Trelise Cooper
Trelise Cooper is one of New Zealand's successful and internationally accomplished fashion designers. Her designs have featured in magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Women's Wear Daily and InStyle and featured on the television series Sex and the City...
for New Zealand's Fashion Week.
She is the new face of the Pre-Fall Ed Hardy for Christian Audigier campaigns.