Appearances: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, and Charlotte.

EVA PIGFORD IS AMERICA 'S NEXT TOP MODEL

Eva Pigford, a 19-year-old student from Los Angeles, was crowned AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL in the finale of the third cycle of UPN's hit reality series.  The three remaining participants completed a Cover Girl photo shoot, after which Amanda Swafford was the first girl eliminated in the finale.  Eva and Yaya moved on to the final competition where they appeared in a Noriko Fukushima runway show.  While both girls gave impressive performances during the show, the judges had to choose one winner, and Eva Pigford took the title.

In the series finale, the first challenge for the three remaining girls was a photo shoot for Cover Girl Wet Slicks Crystals lip gloss, in which the winner's best photo will be used in a Cover Girl ad in People Magazine, on newsstands this Friday.  All three rose to the occasion and produced such gorgeous photos that the judges were torn when it came time to eliminate one of the girls.  Tyra noted, "Last week, when I said we didn't think you guys were really ready - those pictures proved us very wrong."  However, the judges were forced to make a choice, and Amanda was eliminated.

Eva and Yaya then faced their final challenge, walking the runway in a fashion show for renowned designer Noriko Fukushima.  The unconventional square-shaped runway surprised the girls with audience members seated in the center.  Runway expert J. Alexander instructed the girls that their walk should be very somber and slow.  Eva and Yaya impressed the judges with their calm, professional air on the runway.

At the final elimination, the judges evaluated each girl's final runway performance as well as their photos taken throughout the competition. The judges noted that the two finalists offered different representations of beauty and felt each had potential as models.  As she prepared to announce the winner, Tyra Banks commented, "The decision was hard tonight.  It was so hard because you two are so different...Both of you represent beauty from different aspects." 

But the judges had made their decision, and Eva was announced as AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.  "Eva has vitality, she has sass and spunk that make her relatable to young girls everywhere," said Tyra. "She is a true cover girl." 

Since winning ANTM, Eva’s been working up a storm shooting American Elle with Gilles Bensimon and being cast in a reoccurring roll on UPN’s hit comedy series KEVIN HILL.

Appearances: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, and Charlotte.