Beauty isn’t the only factor to becoming a supermodel. Tricia Helfer, host of Canada’s Next Top Model, says it also takes hard work and determination. “It’s not just the prettiest girl that walks into a room that makes it to the top,” Helfer says. After six successful seasons of America’s Next Top Model, the show is getting a Canadian makeover.
The 10 finalists are:

• Alanna, 19, from Kelowna, B.C.


• Andrea, 19, from Whitby


• Brandi, 21, from Vancouver


• Dawn, 22, from Calgary


• Heather, 19, from Blenheim, Ont.


• Natalie, 21, from New Westminster, B.C.


• Sisi, 23, from Richmond, B.C.


• Sylvie, 23, from Sherwood Park, Alta.


• Tenika, 23, from Newmarket


• Ylenia, 23, from Vancouver

Living in a glamourous waterfront property on Vancouver Island, the contestants will learn how to become a supermodel. Like the American version, the ladies will partake in weekly challenges to test their modeling abilities. “We followed the format of the American show exactly. Our idea is if it’s not broke why try and fix it” Helfer says. “But anytime you get a different group of people together, a different culture of people, you’re going to have a different dynamic.” The panel of judges — FashionTelevision’s Jeanne Beker, celebrity stylist Paul Venoit and model and runway coach Stacey McKenzie — will provide feedback on each model and send one home each week. The winner will be given a modelling contract with Sutherland Models agency, be featured in Fashion Magazine and receive a $100,000 contract from Procter & Gamble. Catch the show Wednesday with guest stars Jay Manuel of America’s Next Top Model and rock ‘n’ roll photographer Andrew MacNaughtan on Canada's Citytv at 8 p.m.