Meaghan Waller
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Meaghan DeWarrenne-Waller (born October 16, 1989) best known as Meaghan Waller, is a Canadian fashion model, best known for winning Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3
.
, Manitoba
. She attended Oak Park High School in Winnipeg and was an architecture
student at the University of Manitoba
before appearing on Canada's Next Top Model
Meaghan has a septum piercing and collarbone piercings. She has also worked at American Apparel
and currently works at Swank Boutique. Now she works with the Nygard fashion .
. A model agent came in and asked to meet up. At first, she said "no" but she called back and Meaghan finally went in for some pictures and they sent them to Top Model. Because they held no Canada's Next Top Model
auditions in Winnipeg, she boarded an early morning flight in order to attend auditions in Toronto
. While standing in line with her mom, she was asked to skip line by Olsen’s assistant Richard Campbell.“There were so many girls and Meaghan just stood out. She’s an agent’s dream girl. She’s blonde, she’s fresh-looking, she’s got the right body for the industry … You could tell a mile away. She looks like a model,” said Olsen. "I was just praying she (would make) the cut to be one of the girls in the show.”
Meaghan was the only model/contestant in this cycle that had no model experience when entering the show. Meaghan was the shy girl on the show because of her braces (later in the show she got her braces replaced with Invisalign
), and the judges wanted to break that shell she had on. She started off pretty well and improved a lot like having photo of the week in episode 5.
CoverGirl photoshoot came in episode 7 and everyone thought that Meaghan would nail it because she looks like a Covergirl. Meaghan had a hard time translating the photo and was very emotional which landed her in the bottom two. In the end Meaghan was told she needed to find a way to get over her confidence issue, while Maryam
was eliminated.
For the finale photoshoot, the editor of FASHION magazine
wanted each of the model to wear a strapless yellow Versace
dress but it was too tight for any of the models except Meaghan to fit. In the finale, the judges feared that her vulnerable attitude would break her down, but it's her charm and simple personality that made them love her. They loved her current look in fashion and her timeless and effortless beauty. After a long deliberation she was crowned Canada's Next Top Model and defeated fellow competitor Linsay Willier
.
When Top Model was finished taping, she was sworn to secrecy and she went back to work retail at Swank Boutique. “My mom and dad had no clue, which was really hard because me and my mom are pretty close,” says Meaghan.
, Storm Model Management in London
, NEXT Model Management
in Toronto
, ESEE Model Management in China
and DNA Model Management
in New York City
. It had been reported that she began to work internationally only a week after announcing her win on Top Model. In late 2009, Meaghan began modelling in China. She returned to Canada in the spring of 2010.
twice, one with fellow contestants of Canada's Next Top Model, and another one by herself as part of her prize. She also has done an ad for CoverGirl Exact Eyelights which came out in August 2009, and a campaign ad for Capezio Shoes. Meaghan has also gotten a cover and editorial for the January 2010 issue of Clin D'oeil Magazine as well as the March 2010 issue of Sandbox Magazine. Meaghan has also had editorials in Cheek Magazine, Elegance Magazine, and numerous Chinese fashion magazines such as Marie Claire. She was also a model in the Spring/Summer 2010 advertisements for Nygard.
as part of Elmer Olsen's Bootcamp. Meaghan has since walked for Osman and Felder Felder at London Fashion Week. She has also walked for Greta Constantine S/S 2010 collection at LG Fashion Week
.
. She appeared on Much On Demand in Toronto
, July 15 to be interviewed on how she felt about her win and how this will change her life from now on. Meaghan also appeared in two episodes of MTV
's After Show with Jessi Cruickshank & Dan Levy: once with Nikita and Linsay
and another after winning Canada's Next Top Model
.
Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3
Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3, the third season of reality series Canada's Next Top Model, premiered on May 26, 2009, on CTV. Jay Manuel returned for his second season as the host...
.
Biography
Meaghan was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. At two years old, she moved, and was raised in WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
. She attended Oak Park High School in Winnipeg and was an architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
student at the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
before appearing on Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model is a Canadian reality show in which female contestants compete for the title "Canada's Next Top Model" and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry...
Meaghan has a septum piercing and collarbone piercings. She has also worked at American Apparel
American Apparel
American Apparel is a clothing manufacturer in the United States. It is a vertically integrated clothing manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer that also performs its own design, advertising, and marketing...
and currently works at Swank Boutique. Now she works with the Nygard fashion .
Top Model
Meaghan got scouted when she was working retail in WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
. A model agent came in and asked to meet up. At first, she said "no" but she called back and Meaghan finally went in for some pictures and they sent them to Top Model. Because they held no Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model is a Canadian reality show in which female contestants compete for the title "Canada's Next Top Model" and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry...
auditions in Winnipeg, she boarded an early morning flight in order to attend auditions in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. While standing in line with her mom, she was asked to skip line by Olsen’s assistant Richard Campbell.“There were so many girls and Meaghan just stood out. She’s an agent’s dream girl. She’s blonde, she’s fresh-looking, she’s got the right body for the industry … You could tell a mile away. She looks like a model,” said Olsen. "I was just praying she (would make) the cut to be one of the girls in the show.”
Meaghan was the only model/contestant in this cycle that had no model experience when entering the show. Meaghan was the shy girl on the show because of her braces (later in the show she got her braces replaced with Invisalign
Invisalign
Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that both orthodontists and dentists use as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces. As of April 2008, more than 730,000 patients have completed or are currently in treatment....
), and the judges wanted to break that shell she had on. She started off pretty well and improved a lot like having photo of the week in episode 5.
CoverGirl photoshoot came in episode 7 and everyone thought that Meaghan would nail it because she looks like a Covergirl. Meaghan had a hard time translating the photo and was very emotional which landed her in the bottom two. In the end Meaghan was told she needed to find a way to get over her confidence issue, while Maryam
Maryam Massoumi
Maryam Massoumi is an Iranian-Canadian fashion model who competed on the reality TV show Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3, which aired in 2009.- Personal life :...
was eliminated.
For the finale photoshoot, the editor of FASHION magazine
Fashion (magazine)
Fashion is a Canadian fashion magazine published by St. Joseph Media. Established in 1977, it is currently based in Toronto , publishes 10 issues a year and has a total readership of 1.85 million .The magazine covers international, national and local fashion and beauty trends and news...
wanted each of the model to wear a strapless yellow Versace
Versace
Gianni Versace S.p.A. , usually referred to as Versace, is an Italian fashion label founded by Gianni Versace in 1978.The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978, and its popularity was immediate. Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses...
dress but it was too tight for any of the models except Meaghan to fit. In the finale, the judges feared that her vulnerable attitude would break her down, but it's her charm and simple personality that made them love her. They loved her current look in fashion and her timeless and effortless beauty. After a long deliberation she was crowned Canada's Next Top Model and defeated fellow competitor Linsay Willier
Linsay Willier
Linsay Willier is a Canadian fashion model and was the runner-up on Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3.-Modeling career:After the competition, Linsay appeared in a feature article in New Tribe Magazine, Feb. 2010.-Runway:...
.
When Top Model was finished taping, she was sworn to secrecy and she went back to work retail at Swank Boutique. “My mom and dad had no clue, which was really hard because me and my mom are pretty close,” says Meaghan.
Modeling career
Meaghan is now signed with Swish Model Management in WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Storm Model Management in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, 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...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, ESEE Model Management in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and DNA Model Management
DNA Model Management
DNA Model Management is a modeling agency in New York City. DNA represents numerous notable models in the industry. Models include Natalia Vodianova, Amber Valletta, Doutzen Kroes, Linda Evangelista, Shalom Harlow, Raquel Zimmermann and Kristen McMenamy....
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. It had been reported that she began to work internationally only a week after announcing her win on Top Model. In late 2009, Meaghan began modelling in China. She returned to Canada in the spring of 2010.
Print Work
She has graced the cover of FASHION MagazineFashion (magazine)
Fashion is a Canadian fashion magazine published by St. Joseph Media. Established in 1977, it is currently based in Toronto , publishes 10 issues a year and has a total readership of 1.85 million .The magazine covers international, national and local fashion and beauty trends and news...
twice, one with fellow contestants of Canada's Next Top Model, and another one by herself as part of her prize. She also has done an ad for CoverGirl Exact Eyelights which came out in August 2009, and a campaign ad for Capezio Shoes. Meaghan has also gotten a cover and editorial for the January 2010 issue of Clin D'oeil Magazine as well as the March 2010 issue of Sandbox Magazine. Meaghan has also had editorials in Cheek Magazine, Elegance Magazine, and numerous Chinese fashion magazines such as Marie Claire. She was also a model in the Spring/Summer 2010 advertisements for Nygard.
Runway
She walked a fashion show for designers The Blonds for the final episode of the show, and walked the runway at This is LondonThis Is London
This Is London may refer to:*thisislondon.co.uk, a website belonging to the Evening Standard*"This is London" or "This is London Calling", an opening message on the BBC World Service*This Is London, a 1983 album by The Times...
as part of Elmer Olsen's Bootcamp. Meaghan has since walked for Osman and Felder Felder at London Fashion Week. She has also walked for Greta Constantine S/S 2010 collection at LG Fashion Week
LG Fashion Week
LG Fashion Week is an event held in Toronto, Canada in March and in October . It is the biggest fashion week held in Canada and it is the second largest fashion week in North America after New York. It is a very important Fashion week in Canada and in the world because it shows Canadian culture...
.
Miscellaneous
She was on Chum FM on July 8 with finalists Nikita Kiceluk and Linsay WillierLinsay Willier
Linsay Willier is a Canadian fashion model and was the runner-up on Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3.-Modeling career:After the competition, Linsay appeared in a feature article in New Tribe Magazine, Feb. 2010.-Runway:...
. She appeared on Much On Demand in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, July 15 to be interviewed on how she felt about her win and how this will change her life from now on. Meaghan also appeared in two episodes of MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's After Show with Jessi Cruickshank & Dan Levy: once with Nikita and Linsay
Linsay Willier
Linsay Willier is a Canadian fashion model and was the runner-up on Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3.-Modeling career:After the competition, Linsay appeared in a feature article in New Tribe Magazine, Feb. 2010.-Runway:...
and another after winning Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model is a Canadian reality show in which female contestants compete for the title "Canada's Next Top Model" and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry...
.
External links
- Meaghan Waller at CTVCTV television networkCTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
- Meaghan Waller at ChrisD.ca
- Meaghan Waller at Access Winnipeg
- Meaghan Waller Fashion Magazine