Ever wondered what happened to the fresh faces who graced our screens on "America's Next Top Model"? The show launched careers and catapulted ordinary women into the spotlight, forever changing the landscape of the modeling industry.

Since its debut on UPN (United Paramount Network) in May 2003, "America's Next Top Model" (ANTM), created by Tyra Banks, Ken Mok, and Kenya Barris, has become a cultural phenomenon. The reality television series, also executive produced by Banks, is an interactive competition that sees aspiring models from across the U.S. vying for the coveted title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance to kick-start their career in the modeling industry. The show's cyclical format, with each season referred to as a cycle, typically begins with roughly a dozen contestants. These women then compete for the honor of becoming "America's Next It Girl" in the demanding world of modeling.

Category	Information
Show Name	America's Next Top Model (ANTM)
Premiere Date	May 2003
Creator(s)	Tyra Banks, Ken Mok, Kenya Barris
Executive Producer	Tyra Banks
Judges (Notable)	Tyra Banks, Alexander, Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker
Concept	Aspiring models compete for the title and a chance to start a modeling career.
Number of Winners (As of Reference Data)	23 (soon to be 24)
Judging Criteria	Overall appearance, participation in challenges, best photo shoot performance
Notable Success Stories	Yaya DaCosta, Winnie Harlow, Lio Tipton
Reference Website	CBS - America's Next Top Model

Contestants on "America's Next Top Model" face weekly evaluations based on their overall appearance, performance in various challenges, and the quality of their photos from that week's photo shoot. The show has seen its share of memorable moments and transformations, with each season bringing a unique element that captivates audiences. Season 24 was no exception, keeping viewers hooked with its fresh twists and turns.

Since its premiere, the franchise has given countless aspiring models a platform to showcase their talent. The series has produced a number of winners. The winners of "America's Next Top Model" are all trying to make their mark in the modeling world and beyond.

One notable figure emerging from the "America's Next Top Model" alumni is Adrianne Curry, born on August 6, 1982. Curry holds the distinction of being the very first winner of the show. After winning, the rebellious model walked the runway for designers such as Jamie Pressly and Ed Hardy.

Danielle "Dani" Evans, the winner of Cycle 6, narrowly beat Joanie Dodds. After the show, Evans went on to walk the runway for several big names in fashion, including Mychael Knight and Zang Toi. After winning cycle 11, one winner's Instagram bio reads, "mom to 5 awesome kiddos, wife to @smilensam, cycle 11 winner of america's next top model, mma enthusiast, and bjj practitioner." she has over 6,000 followers on Instagram.

Season 17 of "America's Next Top Model" premiered on WB in September 2011, and it was the first cycle to air on the network after the series' cancellation by the CW. This season brought back "All-Star" contestants from prior seasons, giving viewers a chance to see familiar faces compete once again. As season 17's winner of America's Next Top Model: All Stars, Preston won a Vogue Italia spread, an Express campaign, a correspondent gig on Extra, and a $10,000 CoverGirl contract.

Cycle 13 of "America's Next Top Model" stood out for its focus on petite models who were 5'7" and under, showcasing a different side of the industry. Native confidently claimed her throne atop the ANTM empire, then assuredly pivoted from modeling (having landed numerous shoots and runway shows) into other ventures.

Tyra Banks, an iconic model and TV personality, took her career to new heights when she hosted and produced "America's Next Top Model." The reality show, which began airing in May 2003, gave contestants a chance to earn a modeling contract by winning the show. After the season ended, she kept working as a model. Here are the most successful 'America's Next Top Model' contestants in history, from Yaya DaCosta in 'Chicago Med' and 'The Lincoln Lawyer' to Lio Tipton, Winnie Harlow, and more. She went on to be featured in publications like Seventeen and Elle Canada, as noted by PopSugar, and she became a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association in 2010.