Casting Special

MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL: MEET THE MODELS: Bravo unveils the identities of the 14 beautiful and talented men and women who will compete in the series on "Make Me A Supermodel: Meet The Models" on January 2 at 11 PM ET/PT. The thousands who auditioned are whittled down to the 14 models who will ultimately compete for $100,000 and a contract with New York Model Management. The casting special follows the series' open calls in five cities � Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and New York, where models from around the country auditioned for the chance to be on the show. The top 35 applicants were flown to New York to meet with the series' hosts and representatives from New York Model Management. Cameras follow as the models completed a series of challenges � testing their runway walk, posing in a bathing suit and posing for photos with a partner. During the special, the finalists are pared down to the final 12 who were ultimately selected for a spot on the show. Meanwhile, three men and three women were placed online in November on www.BravoTV.com, where viewers were able to choose the final two models to compete in the series. The casting special includes the finalists' audition videos and will reveal the two winners of the online vote. Bravo's cameras follow the final 14 to their hometowns where they receive the good news that they were selected for the show. Viewers can learn more about the models at www.BravoTV.com.