Joanie Dodds
Encyclopedia
Joan Ann "Joanie" Dodds (born September 20, 1981, Beaver Falls
, Pennsylvania) is an American
fashion model
. Dodds currently resides in Newport Beach, California
. She had her debut television appearance as the runner-up on Cycle 6
of the CW
reality TV
series, America's Next Top Model
.
, Ohio, where she graduated from Cory-Rawson High School
.
Dodds also has been heavily involved in singing and comedy acts as well as small improv groups and has a following on youtube.com.
After high school, she attended the University of Findlay
, in Findlay, Ohio. She was a computer science major and economics minor. During her time in college she was involved in Summerstock Theater Programs in which she starred in several shows, including "The Will Rogers Follies" and "Born Yesterday". She left university to follow her career in modeling after she was discovered at a ProScout
event in Columbus
, Ohio in September 2001. From ProScout, Dodds was signed with Paulines Agency in New York and Aria in Chicago. Dodds modeled in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland before auditioning three times for America's Next Top Model in 2003 and 2004, finally getting called back in her third attempt.
Dodds was also a big sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters
and makes university and charity appearances to speak to the students and talk about the show and self esteem.
. On the show, she received five first call-outs, three covergirl of the week awards, and won one challenge. She was also never placed in the bottom two at any of the elimination ceremonies. Despite these achievements, although all the judges stated that they loved her portfolio, she did not win the competition; finishing runner-up to Dani Evans.
Joanie has been signed with several agencies throughout her career, including Pauline's New York in 2001, Docherty Pittsburgh, Nous, Über-Warning, I Models, Models International, Vogue Milan, and Elite Hong Kong.
She still visits Universities and Colleges around the U.S. to talk about her experience on ANTM.
Most recently, she has been featured on the DIY Network as the co-host of "Run My Renovation", with John DeSilvia. Joanie is also a licensed contractor.
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Beaver Falls is a city in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,987 at the 2010 census. It is located 31 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, and on the Beaver River, six miles from its confluence with the Ohio River...
, Pennsylvania) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
fashion model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. Dodds currently resides in Newport Beach, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. She had her debut television appearance as the runner-up on Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 premiered on March 8, 2006, which would be the last cycle to air on UPN before merging with the The WB to create the The CW...
of the CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
reality TV
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series, 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....
.
Early life
Dodds is the oldest of five children, three of whom are half brothers and sisters. She was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and has also lived in RawsonRawson, Ohio
Rawson is a village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The population was 465 at the 2000 census.Rawson was the birthplace of Cassius Jackson Keyser, an American mathematician.-Geography:Rawson is located at ....
, Ohio, where she graduated from Cory-Rawson High School
Cory-Rawson High School
Cory-Rawson High School is a public high school in Rawson, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Cory-Rawson Schools district. It is named for the villages of Mount Cory and Rawson. Their nickname is the Hornets. School colors are green and gold...
.
Dodds also has been heavily involved in singing and comedy acts as well as small improv groups and has a following on youtube.com.
After high school, she attended the University of Findlay
University of Findlay
The University of Findlay is a private university located in the city of Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the city of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. Findlay offers more...
, in Findlay, Ohio. She was a computer science major and economics minor. During her time in college she was involved in Summerstock Theater Programs in which she starred in several shows, including "The Will Rogers Follies" and "Born Yesterday". She left university to follow her career in modeling after she was discovered at a ProScout
ProScout
ProScout is an American model and talent scouting corporation, working independently to organize meetings between aspiring talent and industry leading agencies. The company was first incorporated in 1993 with its main office in Chicago, Illinois...
event in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, Ohio in September 2001. From ProScout, Dodds was signed with Paulines Agency in New York and Aria in Chicago. Dodds modeled in New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland before auditioning three times for America's Next Top Model in 2003 and 2004, finally getting called back in her third attempt.
Dodds was also a big sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501 non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth....
and makes university and charity appearances to speak to the students and talk about the show and self esteem.
America's Next Top Model
Dodds was a contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 premiered on March 8, 2006, which would be the last cycle to air on UPN before merging with the The WB to create the The CW...
. On the show, she received five first call-outs, three covergirl of the week awards, and won one challenge. She was also never placed in the bottom two at any of the elimination ceremonies. Despite these achievements, although all the judges stated that they loved her portfolio, she did not win the competition; finishing runner-up to Dani Evans.
Modeling and Television
Her modeling career has taken her to Hong Kong, Macau, Milan, London, Sardegna, New York, Vienna, Miami and Los Angeles, doing everything from Print, Runway, Commercials and more. She has made appearances at New York and LA Fashion weeks for the last 5 years.Joanie has been signed with several agencies throughout her career, including Pauline's New York in 2001, Docherty Pittsburgh, Nous, Über-Warning, I Models, Models International, Vogue Milan, and Elite Hong Kong.
She still visits Universities and Colleges around the U.S. to talk about her experience on ANTM.
Most recently, she has been featured on the DIY Network as the co-host of "Run My Renovation", with John DeSilvia. Joanie is also a licensed contractor.