Fashion Rocks in New Orleans

NOLA.Tv's own Tiffany Clements had a candid conversation with Wendy Wiltz from America's Next Top Model. She discussed her plans with her upcoming fashion show to be held in New Orleans at Ray's Over The River.

She talked about helping upcoming and aspiring models through the tough areas of the fashion business. It is expected that she will bring in designers from New york to help put on what she calls a fabulous evening in fashion. Here are the details of the show and Wendy's bio. Sit back and enjoy New Orleans finest fashion model.

“Fashion Rocks in New Orleans”
New Orleans, LA- Wendy Wiltz is proud to present “Fashion Rocks Friday” on Friday November 2nd, 2007. The event will bring together local politicians, business professionals and entertainers for a fashion filled event.

The event featuring breathtaking New Orleans cuisine begins with black carpet arrivals at 7pm located at Ray’s Over the River, 2 Canal St. on the 31st floor inside the World Trade Center. A live performance and fashion show featuring models from the hit television series, America’s Next Top Model and designs by Conrad Lamour, is topped off by a mixer for all patrons. Proceeds are being donated to Deuce McAllister’s Catch 22 Foundation.

Deuce McAllister’s Catch 22 Foundation is an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of under-privileged youth and adolescents in the Gulf south region. It provides positive role models providing unique opportunities and a financial commitment to making a difference.

Other special guests include local politicians, NBA players, NFL players, actors, actresses, and New Orleans’ top radio personalities.

For additional information including, but not limited to tickets, sponsorship packages, and/or press/media info, please email:
fashionrocksfriday@yahoo.com

Born in the year 1983, Wendy Wiltz is an African-American beauty from New Orleans, Louisiana. She started her modeling career when she was still a student at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini High School, where she engaged in such sports as track and field and swimming. She was also a member of the National Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Renaissance Club and Students Against Drugs and Alcohol. When she was in her second year, a local modeling agency recruited her and immediately she was chosen to appear on a "Hot and Spicy Pringles" commercial. She then went on to become the spokesmodel for the hair shows of Aguage, Sebastian, and L 'OREAL. In 2001, she graduated from high school and went on to major in Interior Design at Louisiana State University. In 2004, she modeled for the Johnson Publishing Company's Ebony Fashion Fair Tour. She also appeared in several print ads and fashion shows for designer Harold Clarke.

Despite her extensive background in modeling, Wendy was the second to be voted off from America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6. Shortly before she came on the show, Hurricane Katrina hit her hometown of New Orleans, leaving thousands homeless and without proper food and shelter. Wendy was so worried about her family that not only did she spend a lot of time on the phone with them, she also lost most of her concentration and focus, resulting in her poor performances during the first two photo shoots.

Being eliminated from the show did not discourage Wendy from pursuing her dream of becoming a supermodel. In interviews she did with the New York Post and The Times Picayune, she assured her fans that they would be seeing more of her in the years to come. Currently, she is living in New York City. Since her appearance on America's Next Top Model, she has worked for clients such as BET, Vibe Magazine, Marc Ecko and Matrix to name a few.

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