America's Next Top Model | |
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Season 19 | |
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No. of contestants | 13 |
Winner | Laura James |
No. of episodes | 13 |
Release | |
Original network | The CW |
Original release | August 24 November 16, 2012 | –
Additional information | |
Filming dates | June 4 July 14, 2012 | –
Season chronology | |
The nineteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model (subtitled as America's Next Top Model: College Edition), consisted of thirteen episodes and was broadcast on The CW. It aired from August 24, 2012, until November 16, 2012, and was promoted by the catchphrase "Only One Can Be Top of the Class". This was the final season to feature thirteen contestants. All of the contestants were enrolled in higher education. They competed for the title of America's Next Top Model, providing them with an opportunity to begin their career in the modeling industry. Its premise was originated with model Tyra Banks, who additionally serves as the cycle's executive producer and presenter.
The international destination during the cycle was Ocho Rios, Jamaica, becoming the second occasion in which the series traveled to the country, after cycle 3.
The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Paul Smith's College student Laura James from Cambridge, New York with Kiara Belen placing as the runner up.