Do you think I could have made it in the world of high fashion?

Question

My name is Brandi and I was a finalist on Canada's Next Top Model. Tonight I was eliminated from that show.

Answer 1

If you have that much of confidence then you can.

Answer 2

Yes. I, personally, think you could have made it to the top three because I think you're gorgeous. I believe that sisi should have been elminated. She was always cocky about it since the very beginning and well, what if she's "been around the block" a couple of times, it doesnt directly mean that she's beautiful or model quality. Me and my friends hate sisi. We don't think she's pretty at all and she's just trying to rub 'experience' in everyone's face. The biggest thing that bugs us is the fact that she has that stupid attitude of hers. I was in such shock when they called sisi's name in the end. And if I were you, I don't think I would have handled the "I think you just made a big mistake" better. =D I still do not understand why the judges didn't put you into the top three. They cut out all my favourites; you, Ylenia, and Dawn. You would have been a great commerical model and that's where the BIG bucks are made. So I don't understand why you were booted. And if it turns out that C.N.T.M. is sisi, I'm seriously never gonna watch that show ever again. I'm a proud canadian, but if this famous Tricia Helfer can't choose the right girl, then I'd rather support A.N.T.M.. But anyhow, I think that you didn't deserve to be elminated yesterday night and if C.N.T.M. doesn't make you that model star, then I'm sure you'll find another way. You can be certain I'll be one of the many customers buying the magazine with you on the cover. =) so good luck.

Answer 3

Brandi,

I have been watching the show since the first episode, and in the beginning you were one of the main girls I was hoping to become the top model. After a while though, your true colors began to shine through your pretty facade... and I began to find myself losing hope for you.

I do feel that in some cases the judges may have eliminated the wrong girl... however, in this case, I feel that the decision made was warranted... some reasons:
1. although you had made some improvements in the presentation of yourself during shoots, you are much too reserved to be a high fashion model... you even said it yourself "I'm just worried about what I will look like..." or something to that affect during your 80's workout vid. shoot (let the photographers worry about that, that's what they are there for); 2. you have proven to be fairly immature on many occasions... the constant drinking late into the night and looking tired the next day (have fun, but remember the consequences of such behavior - you were under constant scrutiny, after all), the cattiness and gossipping (think about how petty that made you look), and going through someone else's belongings (sure it was Alanna's idea, but grow up)... anyone who watched the show now knows that you can be very indulgent, shallow, and inconsiderate - those are not qualities that make you look sophisticated or attractive... Who are you trying to impress? - agents and designers who want to find sophisticated and attractive models, right?; 3. Last, but not least, you have a tendency to think way more of yourself than most agents or designers are likely too, which is evident in your excessively cocky attitude (yes, you're a beautiful girl, and it is important to have a healthy self-esteem, but models are a dime a dozen and you've gotta show some humility once in a while to keep a nice balance and not come off as stuck-up).

I wish you success in the future, but perhaps you ought to work on your personality, since that will help sell you further than just your looks alone.

D

Answer 4

Chelly, you're kidding right? when you said that Brandi is the most reasonable and down to earth. Have you been watching the show at all ? All she talked about was that she's all that. Brandi loves herself more than anything else. She is a narcistic and racist person. Not a good role model. Canada's next top model should not be someone who discriminate others based on their ethnic origins or where they were born. Making fun of the way a certain culture's accent can also come accross as racist. Add a stupid remark like Sisi was not born in Canada therefore is not entitled to be Canada's next top model. Pretty much people will see you as a racist person. Many people from different ethnic, cultures, religions are part of the Government of Canada. Arnold was not born in the US but yet, he's the governer of California. How some people are still racist in these days and age is just beyond me. Pls think before you say something stupid like that especially on national television where millions are watching.

Answer 5

I've watched Canada's Next Top Model from the very beginning, and I have to say it's a blessing to us all you're off the show. You are aware that it broadcasts on national television, aren't you? Ever since the first episode you've been arrogant, condescending, and ignorant. It's wonderful that your beautiful, but first impressions are extremely important, and my first impression of you is ugly. You had no respect whatsoever for privacy, even going through Andrea's suitcase with Alanna. I was shocked (well, not really, since you'd been pretty horrible up to that point anyway) when you cruelly laughed at her for her less-than-brand-name clothing, and when you made racist comments about Sisi that were totally out of line, and throughout the show in general by your outrageous comments and backstabbing. Frankly, you acted like an immature little highschooler. You had some lovely photos (like the car advertisment), but there was little versitility. I agree with the judges. I don't think you would have been so great as Canada's Next Top Model because that person will be a role model for thousands of young girls, and you're completely unsuitable for that position. However, I digress from the origional question. I think that, with enough practice, you may have succeeded in the future in the world of high fashion. But this won't ever happen if you don't realise that the world doesn't revolve around you. Good luck in the future.

Answer 6

BRANDI!!!!!

you have no personailty and doesn't deserve to be Canada's next top model, or any model on that fact.

SO are you a racist?

I found that the comment about SiSi was ignorant and rude. Canada is a multi-cultural country. We are a cultural mosaic and are proud about that.

Therefore it should not matter if a individual immigrated here and became a canadian citizen, they should have the SAME AND EQUAL opporunity as anyone else!

BRANDI, you SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR MAKING THAT STATEMENT, and thus if YOU belives sisi shouldnt be in this contest, then YOU should have withdrew in the beginning, seeing how you came from a multi-racial family....WAY to make a racial comment towards your own parents, they must be soooo proud of you.

Brandi, you'll never make it in the business, however, enventhough you are an idiot, you may have potential at a strip club...your dancing with your ipod in front of the mirror, was just the beginning

YOU NEED TO MAKE A FORMAL APOLOGY: to all the non-born canadian people ....hope u feel bad

Answer 7

Actually Brandi, are you of West Indian descent? I ask because you have that Caribbean flavour going on. I'm also assuming that you are Canadian born, based on the comment you made about your Asian nemesis. However, to answer your question, high fashion modelling is not your strong point. Editorial and commercial are your best bets.

Why? Because your presence is not commanding enough. As well, your negative remarks about other models and people as soon as their back's turned is unattractive and unprofessional. Your drinking binges were unattractive as well. Your cattiness and frequent inebriation could have been edited to show you as a villain, but I'm thinking that there is a lot of truth to it all.

Overall, your personality and appearance show a FALSE sense of confidence that is easily read by the very people that you want to have hire you.

My advice is to get in touch the spiritual you, learn to truly love yourself (then you can start loving others) and then you will see a beauty emanate from you that you've never seen before.

Of the three left, I'm sorry to say that only SiSi has any potential. Andrea could NEVER handle the demands of high fashion modelling without a nervous breakdown, and Alanna is too ordinary for high fashion.

I predict that the winner of Canada's Next Top Model is...quirky little Miss. SiSi.

Answer 8

NO! With her bad attitude and sore loser behaviour, it's gonna get her no where in the fashion industry. She won't even be able to do commercial because she has such a hard time dealing with criticism. Not to mention, she's a racist b!tch. In regards to the last episode where she makes a remark that Sisi cannot be "Canada's next top model" because she wasn't born in Canada -well wake up call for Brandi, if you live in Canada, you are bound to be surrounded by multiculturalism and if you can't see that maybe you don't deserve to be Canadian. I actually though Brandi could've had a chance in winning but after weeks and weeks of watching, i noticed her deterioration as a model and as a human being. Good thing she's off the show now!

Answer 9

I don't necessarily think that you should look to others to form your ideas on what you want to do because it can limit you. Having said that, you have the potential to do high fashion, you have the height and looks, but I don't think you will be able to stay there even if you make it and here's why:

To model in the high fashion industry is pretty serious business, yes, it is a business which requires focus, disclipine and a certain maturity which I did not see on CNTM. That's not to say you don't have any, I realise the media can be very manipulative in how they present things, but just the same you displayed very little of those qualities.

Taking time out to shop when you are on a go-see is a big no-no, especially as you were in a competition. It was as if you were so sure you `had the competition in the bag' so you didn't even have to try very hard. And what was with your and Alanna's comments about CNTM/Sisi having to be born in Canada? It was shocking, ugly, and incredibly ignorant.

How relevant is that last statement to your question? To you, probably not much, but unfortunately, it was aired, and people, even in the world of high fashion may remember your comment more than you wish. Good luck.

Answer 10

Yes I think you could have made it. You were better than the other girls. I seriously don't know how Sisi made it so far. Keep your head up high, sure you made some mistakes but everyone does and hopefully you will be forgiven. Everyone who said sh*t about you harsh sounds jealous, grow up. It's Brandi's opinion that she thinks that Canada's Next Top Model should be Canadian, and she wasn't trying to persuade anyone to believe that. I'm Chinese so don't come bitching to me about how it's racist and crap. And it wasn't up to her to decide that for the show, and Sisi's still there so shut the hell up.

And to those who are trying to be all smart and bringing up all her mistakes and dissing her. You don't know her, you've seen this one side of Brandi, you sound like a bunch of idiots. Learn to spell!

Update: I agree with Chicklet.... this show is a crap copy of ANTM. Look at the top 10, they were mostly ugly. And now the top 3 Sisi, Andrea, Alanna aren't really top model material. If Sisi wins, she's a freakin disgrace, she can't even put together proper sentences. Andrea is a stupid little girl who wanted to go home since the beginning of the show and doesn't have any modelling talent what so ever. I hope they don't make a second season, I won't be watching it. Whoever wins won't properly represent Canada, I'm disappointed.

Answer 11

Hey Brandi, you are as beautiful as ever but i have to sadly say that I don't think you'll make it to high fashion. I do agree with the judges that you don't have the Edgy look that is needed for high fashion but I think you'll make a GREAT commercial model. I don't appreciate how other people have been putting you down saying you are a ***** and stuff like that because you just got eliminated and that must be already a great downer already. But I do think it was a mistake telling the judges that they made a big mistake of elminating you cause that may stop some modeling agencies from signing you. But good luck in the future!