BAKERSFIELD, CA - The America's Next Top Model casting call drew a large crowd at Haddad Kia -- offering a chance for aspiring models to launch their careers. Some people traveled a great distance for their chance to be on top.
This season, the height requirement is out the door -- allowing anyone a chance to try out, no matter what their shape or size.
Jason Moreno said, "I'm determined, i am so determined. this is my show. I have to do it."
Lillian Smith didn't have to travel far, but her journey to the audition hasn't been easy.
Smith said, "I starting getting like pneumonia, throwing up, all types of stuff, wanting to sleep all the time, my hair started falling out, i had a big ol' bald spot right here, it was all bad."
Smith is a former foster child and battled Psoriasis her entire life. She says the last year and a half was the worst
"I couldn't eat i couldn't bathe right," said Smith.
Her condition is improving, but it's a battle she wants to share through making it to the modeling competition.
"I just want to show other former foster youth that they can make it in the world and strive to do anything that they want to do," she said.
According to the show's website, final selections will be in March.
Perri Mizrachi said, "I'm definitely hoping for a call or an email that I made it to the next round. That would be amazing."
Ellyn Nickerson said, "It would be cool to get a call back and see what happens, and maybe America's Next Top Model is in that room."
Bakersfield is one of 20 stops on the search for America's Next Top Model.
This season, the height requirement is out the door -- allowing anyone a chance to try out, no matter what their shape or size.
Jason Moreno said, "I'm determined, i am so determined. this is my show. I have to do it."
Lillian Smith didn't have to travel far, but her journey to the audition hasn't been easy.
Smith said, "I starting getting like pneumonia, throwing up, all types of stuff, wanting to sleep all the time, my hair started falling out, i had a big ol' bald spot right here, it was all bad."
Smith is a former foster child and battled Psoriasis her entire life. She says the last year and a half was the worst
"I couldn't eat i couldn't bathe right," said Smith.
Her condition is improving, but it's a battle she wants to share through making it to the modeling competition.
"I just want to show other former foster youth that they can make it in the world and strive to do anything that they want to do," she said.
According to the show's website, final selections will be in March.
Perri Mizrachi said, "I'm definitely hoping for a call or an email that I made it to the next round. That would be amazing."
Ellyn Nickerson said, "It would be cool to get a call back and see what happens, and maybe America's Next Top Model is in that room."
Bakersfield is one of 20 stops on the search for America's Next Top Model.