The Big Break: Fashion Contest Winners
Rising stars who have appeared on fashion TV shows.
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Yaya DaCosta - Born in Harlem, NY the multi-ethnic beauty finished second on the third cycle of America's Next Top Model and went on to appear in a variety of beauty advertisements. Not one to slow her roll, DaCosta has launched a successful acting career, appearomg in various TV and film projects--including the Oscar-nominated The Kids Are All Right. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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Toccara Jones - Considered one of America's Next Top Model's most recognizable faces, Toccara Jones was launched into the national spotlight when she won "Covergirl of the Week" five times on the show. Since then she has become a plus-size icon and an inspiration for women everywhere.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)
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Chloe Dao - Educated at NY's Fashion Institute of Technology, Chloe Dao gained national recognition as the second winner of Project Runway. Included in her victory prize was a mentorship with Banana Republic and $100,000 to start her own company. She has since launched the women's line, Dao Chloe Dao.(Photo: Chad Buchanan/Getty Images For One Scottsdale)
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Santino Rice - Also an alum of Project Runway, Rice was a runner-up on the second season, finishing behind Chloe Dao. Undaunted, he has continued to remain in the spotlight with appearances on a variety of reality TV shows and shared hosting duties on his own show, On the Road with Austin and Santino.(Photo: Brian Dowling/PictureGroup)
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Korto Momolu - This Liberian-born designer made her mark on Project Runway's 5th season with her bold use of African-inspired fabrics and prints. Since her appearance on the show she has launched a line of eco-friendly jewelry, unveiled her collection at New York Fashion week and designed a hand bag for the National Food Bank for New York. (Photo: WENN.com)
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