The success of the reality show America's Next Top Model has sprouted more than twenty adaptations all over the world. With nearly the same show structure, format and substance, generally all Top Model shows bring forth a variety of attractive model wannabes and showcases their journey week by week as they hone their skills in preparation to become a Top Model. But until this day, as far as ratings are concerned, no progeny of Top Model can surpass or even compare to the original show established by Tyra Banks.Banks, a 33-year old television personality, has established herself as aprominent icon in the fashion industry. This former supermodel has graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and is one of the original Victoria's Secret Angels. This Californian native has done many runway shows and has won numerous awards and recognition including "Super Model of the Year" in 1997. Her modeling credits included brands like Cover Girl, Pepsi, Ralph Lauren, Escada, Michael Kors, Liz Claiborne, and Nike to name a few.



So what sets apart Banks? show from other versions? The worldwide fame and popularity of America's Next Top Model appears to be adjacent to Bank's fame and stardom as well. Aside from her unique hosting abilities, she also had firsthand experience on the struggles and challenges in the modeling word being a former supermodel, which inspires and convincingly attracts viewers allover. Furthermore, America's Next Top Model has consistently showcased one host, Banks, since its initial launch, unlike versions of other countries like Britain, Canada and Australia that has frequently replaced its host almost every cycle.

Banks seems to have that "magic touch" and charisma that makes her shows standout from the rest. Just like America's Next Top Model, her other program The Tyra Banks Show has been escalating with popularity and recognition. And apart from establishing herself as a model and a great host, she has also successfully accomplished other ventures as an executive producer, an author, a singer and an actress.