Meuse Magazine Feature and Interview

San Marco Magazine Feature October 2012

Yoanna HOUSE T.V. Presenter and Fashion Model , America's Next Top Model 

SINCE YOANNA’S BIG WIN ON AMERICAS TOP MODEL (SEASON 2), SHE HAS BEEN INVITED TO HOST FOR THE STYLE NETWORK, TEEN NICK, CELEB TV, SONY , VARIOUS FASHION REPORTING, AND SHE WAS THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE CW NETWORK.  Yoanna has now modeled internationally for Sephora, Levi’s, Macy’s , and participated in fashion weeks worldwide. Her look has evolved from daring and edgy to a soft womanly look.“I believe my son, now 3,” says Yoanna, “had a lot to do with this career move. I’m now described as natural, healthy, soft and approachable.” When asked what nationality she represents she responds “I was born and raised right here in Jacksonville. My mother is Mexican and Father Canadian, making me 100% American.Yoanna credits her success to perseverance, motivation, and being able to listen to advice and apply it to her work. “I am an eternal student of the industry,” Says Yoanna. “I strive to be the most professional in every aspect of the job. The best thing to do in this industry is keep your cool and be helpful.”Yoanna wanted to support local San Marco Square businesses by modeling for the Fall issue, showcasing vintage fashions from The Snob. The owner, Rula Carr, and Yoanna have been friends for a very long time. She helped Yoanna define a keen sense of fashion when she was a young teen. “Rula gave me great insight into designers,” says Yoanna. “She has something very special in The Snob. I really love supporting strong entrepreneurial women!”Some of Yoanna’s other local favorites are Bistro Aix, Linda Cunningham and taking home gourmet dinners from the new Christopher’s Take Out.In her free time, Yoanna enjoys collecting Vogues from around the world, as wellas vintage clothing, training in classical Pilates, being an advocate for alternative healing and medicines, but most of all, she loves spending quality time with her son. Most recently she has traveled across the United States providing aspiring models with knowledge on breaking into the fashion industry, grooming their appearance and polishing their catwalk strut. Sept. 11-15, Yoanna will host a 5 day Online workshop with Creative Live and Photographer MatthewJordan.Registeratwww.creativelive.com SM  

• San Marco Magazine Feature on Yoanna
  Photo by Kristia Knowles Hair and Makeup @ Kimberly Clark Salon by Shameka Wilcox Styling by The Snob @ Rula Carr