Do you dream of being a model-actress? 16-year-old Brittany Martinez does too! And now, thanks to winning ELLEgirl’s Annual Nationwide Model Search, her dream has become a reality. While on vacation in Dallas, Texas with her mom, Brittany got a call with the good news and, soon after, she was on a plane to NYC! Once arriving in Manhattan, the Eagle, Idaho native was whisked away to a luxury downtown apartment where a gift basket with goodies awaited her. But the best part was yet to come—as part of Brittany’s prize package, she scored an acting spot on CBS’ award-winning daytime drama
Guiding Light (right before its bittersweet end). Even better: After her TV debut, Brittany got to do a glamorous photo shoot with
GL cutie Zack Conroy! The photos were snapped by celebrity photographer Francis Hills, who has also worked with Megan Fox and Kimora Lee Simmons.
Even though Brittany’s fabulous time in New York was brief, her moment in the spotlight didn’t end there. Not only is she kicking back at home with a free, year’s supply of SoBe water but—with the help of ELLEgirl—she now has good representation both locally and in NYC. Oh, and did we mention that her new acting coach is none other than Cody Linley’s mom?!? (Hmm. Wonder whether Brittany’s ever met the Hannah Montana hottie…)
Stay tuned for news on how you can be the next ELLEgirl Model Search winner! Until then, check out these pics of Brittany, Zack, and EG Model Search runner-up Ally Taylor.
—Emily Hebert
Brittany strikes a pose. Photo: Francis Hills
Brittany snuggles up to Zack. Photo: Francis Hills
Group photo! Brittany and Ally with Zack. Photo: Francis Hills
Brittany is the sweetest, most modest person in the world, and extrememely deserving. She is beautiful inside and out.
Posted by: m | November 10, 2009 at 06:41 PM
who ever said she is ugly has no idea!!
she is beautiful and the nicest person i ever met!
i think it is a good decision that she won the price!
good job ellegirl
Posted by: Anna | November 08, 2009 at 12:39 AM
It was a real pleasure to have done Brittany's hair and makeup for the ELLEgirl shoot. She is a very deserving girl. Go Brittany!
Chris Baglien, Celebrity Makeup Artist & Owner of www.beautyisglobal.com
Posted by: Chris Baglien | November 06, 2009 at 01:04 PM
I think elle girl made a good dision but i wish they could have picked a girl that you would she everyday.... and everyday girl. there is so much pressure on young girls/women to be skinnny and most girls have low selfestem these days so i think they should have picked a girl with a little more meat on her.
Posted by: Nedalia | October 25, 2009 at 07:06 PM
She is freaking ugly.
Posted by: H | October 23, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Yay! I'm really happy for her! Yayyyyyy! Great job and good luck. I hope her career does well. I hope I can do this also and mabye even win.
Posted by: CC | October 23, 2009 at 01:18 PM
great choice
Posted by: Lois | October 23, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Elle Girl-you did great! Brittany is a beautiful young lady an hopefully has lots more opportunities ahead. Maybe even an ELLE model. Good Luck Brittany and way to go ELLE Girl.
Posted by: mitzi | October 21, 2009 at 10:56 AM