NY/LA Model Search

Matt Greenwood, third runner-up; Nicole Lauzardo, second runner-up; Peter Rogers, first runner-up; Nigel Barker of America’s Next Top Model; Ashley Winkler, grand prize winner; supermodel Jaime Rishar; and CT of The Real World. (Photo courtesy of Rubenstein PR).

After a two month, 20 city process, the NY/LA Model search pulled into NY for its grand finale. 22 finalists were brought to Crobar, with 1 grand prize winner (Ashley Winkler from Kansas) and 3 runner-ups (Peter Rogers from New Mexico, Nicole Lazardo from Florida and Matt Greenwood – also of Kansas) emerging from the fray. And just in time for the September shows too.

See these exclusive pics and videos backstage with the finalists getting prepped for the runway show…

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The crew at New York Models getting the finalists runway ready

Matt Greenwood, third runner-up; Nicole Lauzardo, second runner-up; Peter Rogers, first runner-up; Nigel Barker of America’s Next Top Model; Ashley Winkler, grand prize winner; supermodel Jaime Rishar; and CT of The Real World. (Photo courtesy of Rubenstein PR).

A few of the contestants give their brightest smiles to MODELS.com

Practicing for the big finale at Crobar

Models wait their turn on the catwalk.

Pretty models all in a row!

Much traveled banner around the United States