America's Next Top Model season 13

The thirteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model premiered on September 9, 2009, and was the seventh season to be aired on The CW network. The cycle's catch phrase is "'The Lineup Is 5' 7" And Under. Not The Usual Suspects. BOOK 'EM!", and the promotional song was "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester. The ending/elimination song, entitled "Top Model", is sung by Marvin Fequiere, husband of cycle 10 contestant Stacy-Ann Fequiere.
The prizes for this cycle are:

A modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models, replacing Elite Model Management
A fashion spread and cover in Seventeen
A 100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics

The destination for this cycle was Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, making this the first cycle to be filmed entirely in the United States.
The winner was Nicole Fox from Louisville, Colorado making her the youngest winner at the age of 18. Laura Kirkpatrick placed as the runner up.

Season summary

This cycle featured one major change to the judging panel: judge Paulina Porizkova left the show after the previous season, marking the first change to the judging panel since Cycle 10. With her departure, only three permanent judges remained, a first for the series.
This cycle also moved back to Los Angeles, after being filmed in New York City for cycle 12. The cast size was once again increased to 14 contestants. All of the contestants for this season were of height 5'7" or shorter.

Contestants

Contestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Finish	Place
Amber DePace	18		Oceanside, California	Episode 1	15
Lisa Ramos	19		Queens, New York	Episode 2	14
Rachel Echelberger	18		Woodland, California	Episode 3	13
Courtney Davies	22		Plantation, Florida	Episode 3	12
Lulu Braithwaite	19		Brooklyn, New York	Episode 4	11
Bianca Richardson	21		Columbia, South Carolina	Episode 5	10
Ashley Howard	22		Chicago, Illinois	Episode 6	9
Kara Vincent	18		Fort Wayne, Indiana	Episode 7	8
Ashley 'Rae' Weisz	21		Rochester, Minnesota	Episode 8	7
Brittany Markert	21		Livermore, California	Episode 9	6
Sundai Love	18		Bakersfield, California	Episode 10	5
Jennifer An	23		Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Episode 11	4–3
Erin Wagner	18		Spring Grove, Illinois	Episode 11	4–3
Laura Kirkpatrick	19		Stanford, Kentucky	Episode 12	2
Nicole Fox	18		Louisville, Colorado	Episode 12	1

Episodes

Summaries

Photo shoot guide

Episode 1 photo shoot: Runway shots/Polaroid shots
Episode 2 photo shoot: Re-enacting baby photos
Episode 3 photo shoot: Posing topless on a horse
Episode 4 photo shoot: Elongating oneself
Episode 5 photo shoot: Beauty shots with fabric
Episode 6 photo shoot: Cirque du Soleil Mystère
Episode 7 photo shoot: Ninja warriors
Episode 8 commercial: CoverGirl exact eyelights collection
Episode 9 photo shoot: Biracial Hapas
Episode 10 photo shoot: Posing underwater
Episode 11 photo shoot: Pele, Goddess of volcanoes
Episode 12 photo shoots & Commercial: CoverGirl lashblast mascara & Seventeen Magazine cover

Makeovers

Lisa – TrimmedRachel – Long wavy dark brown extensionsCourtney – Cut shorter and dyed red Lulu – Shoulder length black weave with bangsBianca – Bleached eyebrowsAshley – Long, straight middle-part black weaveKara – Blonde highlights Rae – Dyed ice blonde with bleached eyebrowsBrittany – Trimmed and dyed chocolate brownSundai – Rihanna inspired cutJennifer – Cut off dead ends and eyebrows shortenedErin – Dyed ice blonde with bleached eyebrowsLaura – Added different colors of highlightsNicole – Super curly and dyed red

Cast Members

Jay Manuel – photo shoot director

Post-''Top Model'' careers

Lisa Ramos is signed with Basic Model Management in New York and Elite Model Management in Miami, has done some test shots and print work for a summer magazine. She's also been in Seventeen Magazine and modeled for Ideeli.com, Anjel's Hair Salon, Capture and Create Magazine, Peony Red, Me & Thee, Spring/Summer 2010, W25 Magazine and Supermodels Unlimited.Rachel Echelberger has been signed with BMG Models in New York.Courtney Davies is signed with Wilhelmina Models in Miami and LA. She has appeared in Glamour, Atlantic Ave Magazine, Short Hair Guide, Fashion Market Magazine, and Venue Magazine. She also appeared in the ABC family TV series Pretty Little Liars as Quinn in a recurring role for 2 episodes in 2011.Lulu Braithwaite has modeled for D.A.M. Magazine, Issue 12.Bianca Richardson is signed with Wilhelmina Models and Pink Models. She has modeled for Mallard Magazine and Betsey Johnson.Ashley Howard has done some modelling work but since then has gone back to her job as a dance teacher.Kara Vincent has taken a few test shots and has been signed to Paragon Model Management in Mexico City. Rae Weisz has modeled for Rochester Magazine in 2009.Brittany Markert is signed with Passport Model Management in San Francisco, Paragon Model Management in Mexico and has modeled for an editorial in Harper's Bazaar.Sundai Love is taking a few more shots, as she did some modeling work previously. She's also been on the cover of Bella Petite Magazine. She can be seen in the music video "Dirty Picture" by Taio Cruz. Sundai is currently based in Japan and works as a travel blogger.Erin Wagner has been signed with Wilhelmina Models and Paragon Model Management in Mexico City and has done some test shots. She can be seen in an ad for Editor's Closet for sunglasses, as well.Jennifer An has modeled for Knitscene Magazine and taken a few test shots. She was also a model for a skit on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.Laura Kirkpatrick has been signed to Wünder Model Management and AB/FAB Management. She has received several representation offers from modeling agencies, including Tyra Banks' Bankable Productions. She has also taken part for some charity print work for 2010 Haiti earthquake relief. In 2011, she participated in America's Next Top Model, Cycle 17 with several returning models. Laura is now raising a daughter as a single mother.Nicole Fox is currently signed with Wilhelmina Models. She received a six-page spread in Seventeen Magazine, and an ad for Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara. She has also modeled for Illiterate Magazine, in which she had a spread, and been featured on AOL.com, More magazine and in OK! Magazine. She was featured in Wild Fox Couture's 2010 fall collection lookbook along with models Rachel Ballinger and Daria Plyushko.