America's Next Top Model Unveils Cast for 12th Cycle

The twelfth season of America's Next Top Model premieres on February 25.

The competition will include 13 contestants, as show creator Tyra Banks returns as a judge.

She'll be joined by former supermodel and Dancing with the Stars participant Paulina Porizkova; runway expert J. "Ms. J" Alexander; and photographer Nigel Barker.

Here's a look at the aspiring models that will be competing on the program:

• Allison, 20, artist; New Orleans
• Aminat, 21, student; Union, N.J.
• Celia, 25, designer fashion sales; Cynthiana, Ky.
• Fo, 19, student; Albuquerque, N.M.
• Isabella, 19, aspiring model; Barboursville, Va.
• Jessica, 18, student; Bradenton, Fla.
• Kortnie, 24, nonprofit organizer; Houston
• London, 18, student; Arlington, Texas
• Natalie, 19, student; Palos Verdes, Calif.
• Nijah, 18, aspiring model; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
• Sandra, 19, student; Rockville, Md.
• Tahlia, 18, student; Phoenix
• Teyona, 20, loss prevention representative; Woodstown, N.J.

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