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SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES

Celebrity Photographer
 Michael Antonio 
RuPauls Drag Race Winner, Raja and StevieBoi
Michael Antonio is innovating the world of photography with an electric perspective and futuristic vision. He has worked with some of the most influential up-and-coming artist and stylist (but not limited to)Eva Marcille , celebrity designer - Stevie Boi,  Naima Mora and magazines such as Vogue Nippon, POP, US Weekly, Papercut, Tomboyz Quarterly, MetroVogue and JAJADO and tests for representatives of both Sephora and M.A.C cosmetics.

Matt Byars
Director of Artist Management
Matt Byars and Beyonce

Director of Artist Management at Esterman.com, a celebrity booking agency. Esterman.Com is based in the Washington, DC area, and specializes in appearance placements of music artists, TV and film celebrities, and magazine models at clubs, on TV show shows, product endorsements, and other various events.
The Fashion Specialist

EmoreJ Couture 


In 2003 Emore'J and his new Pop Art Couture Collections were featured in Prominent east coast productions such as DC-FASHION WEEK, MD-FASHION WEEK, NOVA Fashion Week, and  the Opening Act for the 2010 GOLDEN SCISSOR AWARDS. He provides services  such as Creative Couture, Modeling Etiquette, Event Coordinator, Fashion Show Producer, and Personal Stylist



Promotional shoot from last year's competition. Model Chelsea

The Models will compete in a photo shoot challenge July 7th, 2012. Special thanks to Day 1 Productions inc. for lending us the studio space for the evening. The models will be interviewed by Entertainment XP with Photography by Tommy Rogat. Make - up by Nickola Palmer with Styling by Cesily Thompson. Stay tuned for promotional pictures from this amazing shoot.


A portion of the contestants final points is derived from the photo shoot challenge.
 Good luck Ladies!

FREE STUNNER SHADES



Special thanks to our sponsor "Stunner of The Month" from California. FREE Stunner Shades available for our guests. COME EARLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Shades, T-shirts, and merchandise will be given away at this year's International Model of The Year Competition. 


Merchandise will be available at the Social Networking Happy Hour and at the Main Event. 
Tickets on sale now. Visit www.internationalmodeloftheyear.com 








Miss Carribean Metro USA and Celebrity Host Chardelle Moore hosts this year's 2nd Annual “International Model of The Year Competition”



She is known to many as “Motivational Moore” and has empowered thousands as a motivational speaker and spoken word artist. She emigrated from Dominica to theWashington D.C. Metropolitan area with her family where she currently resides. Her motto is “You can change your location, but you can never change your roots.”

Her appearances include Passion for an African Child at the Embassy of Ghana, Dominica Independence Gala Celebration,Caribbean Heritage Festival, among others. In 2011 she was honored at “Women Walking Tall”, an event celebrating the beauty, talent,spirit, and determination of women leaders.

Chardelle is the founder of “Tea with Queen” where she travels to elementary schools teaching self-esteem through confidence and inner beauty. She is also a model who uses her expertise in the field as an image & brand consultant to help her clients achieve the highest level of training in the areas of modeling, acting, and personal development.

A glow of positive energy and inspiration to others, this is only the beginning for the multi-talented beauty.  Catch her on the mic, in front of the camera, gracing the runway, and empowering others; Chardelle Moore is committed to making a difference through entertainment, education, and cultural awareness.