May 19, 2013
  • New Yorker is first transgender 'Top Model' contestant

    Photo credit: Urbanite

    New York resident Isis is the first transgender contestant to vie for the title of "America's Next Top Model." The CW show returns in its 11th cycle on Sept. 3

    Isis, 22, told Us magazine she is "a woman born physically male."

    "My cards were dealt differently," said Isis, who works as a program assistant at a nonprofit organization.

    As for being a role model, she said, "I like to help people, but I'm here to follow my dreams."

    Check out photos and details on all 14 contestants here.

    — Julie Gordon

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