Saleisha Stowers, Season 9: Madera, Calif.-raised
Saleisha Stowers had attended Camp T-Zone, Tyra Banks' workshop to help girls build
self-esteem. She'd also starred in a national ad for Wendy's in 2006. Both of
these factors made the fact that Stowers' took the Season 9 title ... morequite
controversial. But after her big win, Stowers has worked steadily, posing for
Essence, Modern Bride and the Gilt Groupe, while working the runway for Tibi,
Peter Som, Baby Phat, and Garage. She's also, not surprisingly, appeared on old
pal Tyra's talk show several times since she won. Close