The Model House | Cycle 2 - Episode 6
Dionne: "It's getting tougher, isn't it? Nine of you are standing before me, but I only have eight names to call. And the first name I'm going to call... is... Pearline."
Dionne: "Pearline, congratulations. You understood the concept well, and that's why I called you first. You're still in the running in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel."
Pearline: "Thank you, Dionne!"
Dionne: "You're welcome. The next name is... Roselle!"
Dionne: "Roselle, this is what I mean about you. Bouncing is not good. You have only one way to go, and it is 'up'. Congratulations, you're still in the running."
Roselle: "Thanks, madam."
Dionne: "You're welcome. The next names I'm going to call are... Mathilda and Xiomara."
Dionne: "Girls, you tied this week. Mathilda, it's nice to see you're finding your way up back again. Xiomara, your progress has slowed down in the last weeks, and this industry knows no excuses. But I have good news for you, you're the challenge winner, congratulations. You will have a very special photoshoot for your personal portfolio. Both of you are still in the running in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel."
Xiomara: "Thank you, Dionne."
Mathilda: "Thanks, Dionne."
Dionne: "The next name I'm going to call is... Louise."
Dionne: "Louise, it looks like your extra shots really helped. But I still believe you can achieve higher than this. You're still in the running, congratulations."
Louise: "Thank you, Dionne."
Dionne: "The next girl is... Betsey."
Dionne: "Betsey, we're almost the halfway down, and you can't afford falling at this point. You're still in the running in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel."
Betsey: "Thank you very much..."
Dionne: "You're welcome. The next name I'm going to call is... Hope."
Dionne: "Hope, what's happening? You've got to find your strength, and fight your way back to the top. The judges shouldn't think that you are not build up for this."
Hope: "Thanks, Dionne, I'll do my best."
Dionne: "Alright. Will Phyllis and Valentina please step forward?"
Dionne: "Two beautiful girls stand before me, but I only have one name to call. The girl whose name I'm not calling must immediately return to the house, pack her belongings, and leave."
Dionne: "I didn't expect the events to turn out like this. I had high hopes for both of you. You, Phyllis, the beautiful dancer with her aesthetic moves, who sometimes gets too stiff and sometimes too posey. And then there is you, Valentina, the exotic beauty and the hard worker, who tries maybe too hard but never seems to give us pictures on which we would say 'WOW! This is it!' So who stays?"
Dionne: "Phyllis. We don't think we saw all of you. Congratulations, you're still in the running in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel."
Phyllis: "Thank you so much, Dionne, I can't find the words..."
Valentina: "Good luck guys, I love you."
Valentina: "Well, what should I say? I loved to be here and I was expecting to go further, but one of us has to go every week. The thing I was looking forward to was travelling to another place, but this is it for me. I'm really fond of Phyllis, she was my best friend in the house. I hope she wins it for me."
Valentina's Portfolio
On the next day, Xiomara went to her personal photoshoot. The limo brought her to the beach, where she was met by Christian Cole.
Christian: "Welcome. What we are doing today is an underwear shot, but it won't be a generic one. You will carry a pair of angel wings, and will have a special makeup, but we will try to do something different. I want you to be fashionable, but yet a little awkward, even eerie. We are going to show that there is a bit devil in every angel. Are you ready?"
Xiomara: "Wow, great! I'm so excited!"
Christian: "OK, you can go and get your make-up done."
Christian: "It was very nice to work with you."
Xiomara: "Thank you, Chris! Goodbye!"
Back at home...
Betsey: "Girls, Zoe is here!"
Zoe: "Hello, everyone! I have a pleasant surprise for you. As you know, as models, there are important people which you should meet and make yourself known to. One of them, maybe the one of the most important men in the industry, Mr. Raymond Rowe, wants to meet you. It's a really important chance for you, and you better impress him."
Zoe: "And here comes the fun part. You all are invited to a VIP party tonight! The limo will pick you up at 8 o'clock, and take you there. You will see many important faces there, so behave yourselves! Remember, this is a challenge. Raymond Rowe will pick one favourite, and she will be awarded a 10000§ check, and can pick one friend to share a surprise. Good luck ladies, and see you there!"
Girls: "Bye!!!"
The limo took the girls to the private lounge, they were first to come and very few people were already there.
At first look, they could see Kyra Hanson, the Supermodel, Manuel Wells, the famous director, Charlotte Smith, daughter of Millionaire Gregory Smith, and many more.
Zoe was already there to meet them.
Zoe: "Welcome, girls, you all look beautiful tonight! Take a seat and have yourselves something to drink. When ready, Mr. Rowe will call you one by one, and ask you a few questions about yourselves. Just relax and have fun!"
Everyone was really nervous about meeting Raymond Rowe. All of them have already heard of him, but it seemed impossible to be able to meet him someday.
Phyllis: "God, I'm so blank! What if he asks me something and I can't bring out a word?"
Louise: "I don't feel so good, either..."
Hope: "Everyone who is not stupid can bring out a word. You are panicking too much."
Hope: "Everyone was like 'Bla bla bla, I'm so scared!'. There was nothing to be scared of. Mr. Rowe is not exactly a cannibal, right? Go there and do your best, there is no need for a crisis!"
Roselle was trying to be in good manners with Manuel Wells, the director.
Roselle: "...I'm such a fan of your work! Wow, I can't believe I was able to meet you! When I watched 'Daydream', I was like 'OMG', it was brilliant!..."
Xiomara: "Lol, Roselle was, like, outta herself. I can't help but laugh when I think back. She totally forgot about what she was there for!"
But it was Pearline who had a nice conversation with Manuel Wells, and who was actually asked to dance with him. Mathilda couldn't believe her eyes.
Mathilda: "When I saw Pearline dancing with the director, I was so ashamed! She is married! She has a child! And it is bad reputation for us all, because we are not there to flirt with the guests! 'What happens here, stays here' I guess this is what she thinks."
Soon everyone was dancing, and Zoe joined Pearline and Manuel. Pearline was having the time of her life, but as soon as she returned to the table, she realized what some of the other girls were thinking of her, and it annoyed her very much.
Pearline: "Some of those girls are SO stupid. What if I've danced with the director? He is world-famous! I guess they think I should have rejected him like a high-schooler. So immature! We are here to represent ourselves, sitting in a corner and doing nothing is just exactly what I'm not doing, thank you."
Louise tried her luck with Supermodel Kyra Hanson and Charlotte Smith.
Louise: "...I'm so happy to meet you, I could never imagine such a day would come! I really see you as my idol, Mrs. Hanson..."
Louise: "Those celebrities from the TV... They were really there! I once dreamed of being a celebrity photographer, and now we are here among them! I hope I didn't sound too childish, because it was so hard talking to them without messing up! It was like an exam, my hands were all shaky, and I tried really hard not to show it..."
Xiomara and Hope were powdering their noses when Roselle came in. Both were suddenly quiet, and Xiomara giggled a bit. Roselle was really pissed off because she knew they were talking about her.
Roselle: "I don't know what the other girls think, but I really can't stand Xiomara. Hope is another case, she better gets sacked soon. Not because I see her as a rival, Xiomara is really used to be called first every week, and that started to get into her. Just because I was called before, she is talking behind my back and giggling. She just doesn't know how tough I could be. Yet."
Finally, the girls were called one by one. The first one was Betsey.
Raymond: "Welcome, Betsey. I have only one question for you, and I want you to answer honestly. Where do you see yourself in five years from now on?"
Betsey: "I realized that modeling world is exactly where I belong. I think I have a unique face, and that I'm fun to work with. I believe I will be booked by many designers, and
have a successful modeling career. But I will never quit my professional training, either."
Raymond: "Thank you, Betsey. The next one is Hope."
Raymond: "Hello, Hope. My question for you is: What would you expect from a professional model?"
Hope: "I think that I professional model should always arrive on time, and not have excuses like illness or family. Her private life should be arranged, and should never get mixed with her work timelines."
Raymond: "Thank you, Hope. Up next is Louise."
Raymond: "Hello, Louise. Here is my question for you: What about the modeling world doesn't look appealing to you?"
Louise: "Well, right now I'm so eager and I feel so ready for this business, I think I could manage to get along with every rule of this industry. But to be honest, I would never want to be apart from my family. They are very important to me, but of course it's me who has to arrange work and private life."
Raymond: "Thank you, Louise. Next is Mathilda."
Raymond: "Welcome, Mathilda. My question is: What do you think is more important? Standing for your opinion, or doing whatever the employer wants?"
Mathilda: "I have my own rules, but they are bendable. I guess as a model, I won't need to stand for my opinion, because I have to do what I'm hired for. But this industry also has rules, and if they want me to do something unacceptable, I would do whatever it takes to stand up for myself."
Raymond: "Thank you, Mathilda. Next is Pearline."
Raymond: "Hello, Pearline. Here is my question: If you were to be booked by an agency from a far away country for a year, and if it was a really good opinion for your career, would you leave your family and go?"
Pearline: "I suppose I won't have a chance to take my family with me. OK, I would go there, because I'm sure my husband would respect me and wants me to do whatever is good for my career. And I trust him with my baby. Of course I would be very homesick, but if it's a great chance for my career and for the sake of my family, I would say 'yes'."
Raymond: "Thank you, Pearline. Next one is Phyllis."
Raymond: "Good evening, Phyllis. I have question for you: Why did you choose modeling over your career?"
Phyllis: "I had a really successful career, but I chose modeling because I think I got everything I could get from dancing. I think I could be more than that, I could be a unique face everyone would know.
Raymond: "Thank you, Phyllis. Next is Roselle."
Raymond: "Hello, Roselle. Here is my question for you: Why do you think you are different than the rest of the girls?"
Roselle: "Alright, most of the girls here are boring, generic beauties, and they are not really deep. All they do is squee and cheer at everything, but I am selective. I know my strengths and I know my weaknesses and work on them. Most of them think I'm not taking this as serious as they do, but I do take this far more serious than them. I am really spontaneous and I adapt myself to every circumstance, I never whine and complain about anything. Well, I guess that's it."
Raymond: "Thank you, Roselle. The last one is Xiomara."
Raymond: "Welcome, Xiomara. My question is: What do you think about your chances in the modeling world?"
Xiomara: "I know what you mean. I think I have a great chance, because I am truly different from the human kind. The modeling industry has many different models, generic and unique ones, but there is no other me. Many people could think I look different, even awkward, but I know that fashion needs different faces, and I am one."
Raymond: "Thank you, Xiomara."
The girls then walked in front of Raymond Rowe, who took notes.
Raymond: "Thank you, ladies. I will announce the winner at the panel. See you there."
Phyllis: "I'm not sure about how I did. The prize is really worth winning this. I hope I could impress Mr. Rowe..."
Betsey: "He asked me a classic question, but that's exactly how you can fall. I hope my answer was satisfying and not too common..."
In the next morning, the girls received a message from Dionne.
Dionne: "I know you are girls of all colors, but are you really colorful? Have a nice photoshoot!"
They were met by Christian Cole, who explained the theme.
Chris: "Hello, ladies. Today, each of you will represent a color. Not only that, you will be two different tones of the same color, a light and a dark one. This is going to be a beauty shot, so keep your emotions low, and be glamorous."
Back at home, Hope was the one to discover the Dionne Mail.
Hope: "It says: 'Tomorrow you'll meet with the judges. Only seven of you will continue in hopes of becoming the next Topmodel. Love, Dionne.' "
Pearline: "We'll be halfway down tomorrow..."
Phyllis: "I don't want to be in the bottom again, one was stressful enough..."
Xiomara: "You can't second-guess yourself at this point, just believe that you will not be in the bottom two tomorrow."
Dionne: "Good evening, ladies. Let me tell you about your prizes. The winner will get a 100000 Simoelons contract with The Beautiful Sim, a cover and six page spread in Simple Life Magazine, and will be booked for one year by Elite Sim."
Dionne: "Your judges are Christian Cole, best photographer in the industry."
Chris: "Good evening, ladies."
Dionne: "...Ingrid Berg, hair stylist and fashionist..."
Ingrid: "Hello girls..."
Dionne: "...Zoe Lilies, Winner from Cycle 1."
Zoe: "Good evening!"
Dionne: "And our guest judge, Mr. Raymond Rowe, one of the most important faces in the industry. You had a challenge with him this week, and he has picked one winner. It will be announced after our deliberation. Let's begin with your individual evaluations, and Betsey, you're first. Each of you were two tones of a colour, and you were Pink. Let's see your best shots:"
Dionne: "I love your eyes. They are so meaningful. This is a very nice beauty shot of you."
Chris: "This is a very romantic pose. I love how you squinted with your eyes, but try not raising your eyebrows high next time."
Dionne: "You look upwards again. In this picture your face looks boring and empty. You have to work on different looks, Betsey."
Ingrid: "You have a strong make-up here. If you looked into the camera, it would be so much better for you. I'm not really fond of your set today."
Dionne: "Thank you, Betsey. The next one is Hope. Hope, you were Blue, and here are your best shots:"
Dionne: "This is a beauty shot, and in this case, you look very beautiful. I love your pose. Very good."
Ingrid: "For this case you look very good, but we're starting to expect more of you, Hope. Just 'beautiful' or 'great' is not enough, you need to show us that you got 'that something special'."
Dionne: "You look confused, or in shock to me. Unfortunately, you failed to give us diversity here, all of your pictures look almost the same. This is one of your weakest pictures."
Chris: "Remember, beauty is not just standing there. You have got to keep your face beautiful, and it's all about the eyes. You are beautiful, that's for sure, but your eyes look dead."
Dionne: "Thank you, Hope. Up next is Louise. Louise, your two tones were Black and White, and here are your best shots:"
Dionne: "This is an interesting picture. There is something about your face I can't really put my finger on. But I'm getting an emotion from this picture. I like it."
Chris: "I've got the same problem with you, Louise, you're afraid to try new things. You always give me the same poses. You're not hard to direct, but you have to open up yourself."
Dionne: "One of my favorite pictures of you. It reminds me of a wild animal. You carried that heavy make-up really well."
Ingrid: "What I see here is a topmodel, and that's a good thing. I would love it more if you narrowed your eyes a little more, but you really give me the feeling of 'black' here."
Dionne: "Thank you, Louise. The next one is Mathilda. Mathilda you were Purple, and here are your best shots:"
Dionne: "OK, where should I start? This is not my favorite picture of you, that's for sure. You look out of place here. Your body doesn't connect with your face. I almost didn't recognize you, because you turned away your face, and your expression is not really appealing."
Ingrid: "You couldn't adapt yourself to this make-up. Where is Mathilda from last week? You can't afford a downfall at this point."
Dionne: "I don't know, you look like a rag doll to me. Both of your films were really weak this week, I hope you survive."
Chris: "You were one of my personal favorites in the beginning, but week after week, I can hardly see you develop. You look so stiff to me here. I hope next time you'll finally bear our advices in your mind."
Dionne: "Thank you, Mathilda. The next one is Pearline. You were Orange and Brown. Let's see your best shots:"
Dionne: "I'm not exactly in love with what you did with your eyes, but you look different and sexy. Kinda Marilyn Monroe-ish. I love that eye contact exists in this picture. Nice."
Chris: "I can't say you're a model yet, but I love how you always try different things with your shots. Although this doesn't always bring you to the top, you keep trying, and I value courage."
Dionne: "Like I said to Mathilda - Don't turn away from the camera. Fortunately, your face is still visible. I love that little smile on your face, you know how to smile within a beauty shot."
Ingrid: "You look like chocolate here, and I want to take a bite. Just kidding, I think you look very charming, and I could publish this one in a magazine."
Dionne: "Thank you, Pearline. The next girl is Phyllis. Phyllis, you were Red, and here are your best shots:"
Dionne: "The eye contact here is breathtaking. I'm really stunned at how beautiful you are. You are red, and you didn't really do anything special to be sexy, this shot is just naturally sexy. Congrats."
Ingrid: "I'm glad that Phyllis we know is back again. Being in bottom two has really brought you back. I'm in love with your eyes. They look striking. Very good."
Dionne: "This is not as striking as the first picture, but it still looks strange and wild. You look like you were from a tribe."
Chris: "When I first shot you this week, I thought you were going to be sent home, because you were insecure and nervous. But then you gave your everything, and the picture before is the proof of that. This one is also really strong."
Dionne: "Thank you, Phyllis. The next one is Roselle. Roselle you were Green, let's see your best shots:"
Dionne: "Every week I get amazed at what a strong model face you've got. Your eyes and your nose are just beautiful. You look like an exotic parrot here, and your eyes are really alive and striking."
Chris: "Roselle, you started to discover how to use your face to your advantage, and this is a good thing. There is nothing extraordinarily good at this picture, but you are getting better, and this is what counts."
Dionne: "Not as striking as your first picture. Your face almost looks masculine here, this is because of your cheekbones. But you smiled with your eyes, and they look beautiful."
Ingrid: "I like this picture even more than your first one. You look really natural. There is this natural talent in you, and you have to work on it to make it perfect."
Dionne: "Thank you, Roselle. Last but not least, there is Xiomara. You were Yellow, Xiomara, and here are your best shots:"
Dionne: "Your face looks so beautiful and soft. I love your shoulders and your head position. Contact with the camera is really nice. Far more better than your last week."
Ingrid: "Your face has a lovely shape and beautiful bones. Look at the shadows on your face! One of my favorite pictures this week."
Dionne: "Your eyes look really intense here. Your expression is very strong, but in this picture you don't look naturally graceful like in your first picture. Try to relax your mouth."
Chris: "You are naturally gorgeous and you have the most unique look ever, that means potential. But I wish you tried with more angles and poses. Your first picture was great, but you have to invent more angles that work great for you. "
Dionne: "Thank you, Xiomara."
Dionne: "Alright, now it's time for us judges to deliberate, and when I call you back, one of you will be eliminated."
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Poll Cycle 2 - Episode 6
Warning: Image heavy. (90, I guess?)