Raina Hein
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Raina Hein is an American fashion model. She is best known as the runner-up of the fourteenth cycle
of America's Next Top Model
.
. Before her appearance on America's Next Top Model
she was a volleyball player, and received a scholarship to college for volleyball
. Hein was part of a two-time NCAA National Championship team, which she says she will never forget, but decided to let volleyball go after the next season, and left the team. She attended Concordia University of St. Paul majoring in mass communications, she graduated in 2010. In her first interview and on her website Raina stated that she wasn't popular, and was shy growing up. She said she would get taunts such as "you have tarantula eyes", and "you need to get LIP-o-suction", but Hein didn't listen to any negative comments.
She decided to try out for the show, because her friends supported her. Before being picked to be on America's Next Top Model
, Hein didn't believe that she would make it.
and Brooke Shields
. Although she did get criticized on her body type not being petite but not plus sized or big, she received one first call-out, two second call-outs, and three third call-outs. She was in the bottom two in the episode Hobbits vs. Models for not being able to handle edgy and out of her range photos. Hein made it to the final two girls with Krista White
. Though the judges loved Hein's fresh face, great photos, and was said to be better in her Covergirl shoot than Krista White
, at the end she was the runner up because they felt that Krista White
would have a better chance at an international career.
Arabia, Harper's Bazaar
UK and Hong Kong, Metro Magazine, Grazia Magazine, Shop NBC, Vanity Clothing, Ribnick Fur & Leather, Ellie Lavelle Spring 2011, Treats Magazine, Cosmopolitan Indonesia, Alpaca, Macy's, Target, Office Max, Mall of America, Jagress, Betsey Johnson, Women's Health Magazine, a cover of Glamor Couture Magazine, and she is the face of Symphony Retailers in Dubai
.She has recently received a contract to model in Hong Kong for 3 months
Hein has been featured in commercials for Anytime Fitness, Macy's, and Domyos, a European fitness line.
Hein's runway credits include Rachel Roy, Anna Sui, Envisions, Vera Wang in Dubai Fashion Week, Macy's, and Bebe.
Raina also appeared in the music video for Bon Iver
's 'Calgary', and is scheduled to appear in the Daniel Cummings-directed short film 'Parallels'.
In September 2011, Raina wrote in her blog that she signed up with Major Model management in Paris.
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 14
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 14 is the fourteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the eighth season to be aired on The CW network. The original premiere date was March 3, 2010, but had been postponed to March 10. This cycle's catch phrase is "Work It Out"...
of 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
Hein grew up in Minnetonka, MinnesotaMinnetonka, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 51,301 people, 21,393 households, and 14,097 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,893.0 persons per square mile . There were 22,228 housing units at an average density of 818.9 per square mile...
. Before her appearance on 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....
she was a volleyball player, and received a scholarship to college for volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
. Hein was part of a two-time NCAA National Championship team, which she says she will never forget, but decided to let volleyball go after the next season, and left the team. She attended Concordia University of St. Paul majoring in mass communications, she graduated in 2010. In her first interview and on her website Raina stated that she wasn't popular, and was shy growing up. She said she would get taunts such as "you have tarantula eyes", and "you need to get LIP-o-suction", but Hein didn't listen to any negative comments.
She decided to try out for the show, because her friends supported her. Before being picked to be on 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....
, Hein didn't believe that she would make it.
America's Next Top Model
Hein was chosen as one of the 13 girls to compete in New York City on America's Next Top Model. On the show she was known for her positive personality, and unique looks being told she looks like the new mix of Denise RichardsDenise Richards
Denise Lee Richards is an American actress and former fashion model of Croatian and Welsh descent. She has appeared in films including Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough...
and Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
Brooke Christa Shields is an American actress and model. Some of her better-known movies include Pretty Baby and The Blue Lagoon, as well as TV shows such as Suddenly Susan, That '70s Show and Lipstick Jungle....
. Although she did get criticized on her body type not being petite but not plus sized or big, she received one first call-out, two second call-outs, and three third call-outs. She was in the bottom two in the episode Hobbits vs. Models for not being able to handle edgy and out of her range photos. Hein made it to the final two girls with Krista White
Krista White
Krista White is an American fashion model, best known as the winner of Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model. As part of her win, she is now signed with Wilhelmina Models, has a $100,000 contract with Covergirl, and will be on the cover of Seventeen Magazine.- Early life :Krista White was born in...
. Though the judges loved Hein's fresh face, great photos, and was said to be better in her Covergirl shoot than Krista White
Krista White
Krista White is an American fashion model, best known as the winner of Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model. As part of her win, she is now signed with Wilhelmina Models, has a $100,000 contract with Covergirl, and will be on the cover of Seventeen Magazine.- Early life :Krista White was born in...
, at the end she was the runner up because they felt that Krista White
Krista White
Krista White is an American fashion model, best known as the winner of Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model. As part of her win, she is now signed with Wilhelmina Models, has a $100,000 contract with Covergirl, and will be on the cover of Seventeen Magazine.- Early life :Krista White was born in...
would have a better chance at an international career.
Career
Raina Hein has modeled for Jenny Carle Summer Collection, Cliche Boutique, Twin Cities Statement Magazine, May 2010 edition of Seventeen Magazine, Harper's BazaarHarper's Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
Arabia, Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an American fashion magazine, first published in 1867. Harper’s Bazaar is published by Hearst and, as a magazine, considers itself to be the style resource for “women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture.”...
UK and Hong Kong, Metro Magazine, Grazia Magazine, Shop NBC, Vanity Clothing, Ribnick Fur & Leather, Ellie Lavelle Spring 2011, Treats Magazine, Cosmopolitan Indonesia, Alpaca, Macy's, Target, Office Max, Mall of America, Jagress, Betsey Johnson, Women's Health Magazine, a cover of Glamor Couture Magazine, and she is the face of Symphony Retailers in Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
.She has recently received a contract to model in Hong Kong for 3 months
Hein has been featured in commercials for Anytime Fitness, Macy's, and Domyos, a European fitness line.
Hein's runway credits include Rachel Roy, Anna Sui, Envisions, Vera Wang in Dubai Fashion Week, Macy's, and Bebe.
Raina also appeared in the music video for Bon Iver
Bon Iver
Bon Iver is a Grammy nominated folk band founded in 2007 by American indie folk singer-songwriter Justin Vernon. It includes Michael Noyce, Sean Carey, and Matthew McCaughan. Vernon released Bon Iver's debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago independently in July 2007. The majority of that album was...
's 'Calgary', and is scheduled to appear in the Daniel Cummings-directed short film 'Parallels'.
In September 2011, Raina wrote in her blog that she signed up with Major Model management in Paris.