Nicole Linkletter

Model Nicole Linkletter was the winner of cycle five of the hit reality television model competition America's Next Top Model. She won a cover and spread in ELLE Magazine, a contract with Ford Agency and a $100,000 contract with Cover Girl cosmetics.

After her big win she completed her contractual obligations and left Ford to sign with Elite Model Management. She only stayed with Elite a short time before she moved to Nous Model Management in Los Angeles.

1. "I have dreamed of being a model since I was a little kid. I was the tall, lanky, gangly girl. Everyone goes through stages where they feel awkward and uncomfortable, but I got used to it."