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America's Next Top Model Kasia Pilewicz: I Felt Sabotaged!
2011-05-04 / Student Operated Press
...America`s Next Top Model when she was done in by a camel and someone else at the photo shoot -- who will remain nameless " who she feels had it in for her. Kasia was this season`s "fiercely real" model -- meaning plus size -- and she made it a lot further than most of the size 8 models do. It helped that Kasia... think will win now that you are not there? Kasia Pilewicz: To be determined. My vote is on Miss J to win. It is finally his year. What did you learn about yourself that you didn`t know before? Kasia Pilewicz: I learned how to keep up the pace of a hectic schedule of a top model. That is...

Recap: 'America's Next Top Model' - 'Daniella Issa Helayel'
2011-05-04 / HitFix
...” plus-sized models, as Rachel Zoe so tactfully put it. At best, it appears that this cycle was merely humoring Kasia, if not outright ... or such, and she worries that her nausea will ruin her upcoming elimination shoot. And what shoot is this? A souk shoot -- the Medina... “natural elegance.” Back at home, the digital skull of death appears, which means that Alexandria finally gets to go home, right? Right? Right? Daniela Issa... enough poise. Finally, we get justice: Hannah gets to stay, and Alexandria is sent off into the exotic Moroccan sunset. Next week: The final three go mano...

Exclusive: Kasia Pilewicz talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
2011-04-29 / Reality TV World
Kasia Pilewicz became the tenth girl eliminated from America's Next Top Model's sixteenth season during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW. On Thursday, the 26-year-old college graduate from Wheaton, IL who currently resides in New York, NY, talked to Reality TV World about her America's Next Top Model experience -- including what shocked her most about her elimination... say just on TV. Reality TV World: How were you cast on America's Next Top Model and was it your first time applying for the show? Kasia Pilewicz: I was asked to audition by them. I guess they knew about me and called me in, ...

'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 16 Elimination: Kasia Pilewicz
2011-04-28 / Examiner.com
... the happy-go-lucky attitude. Tyra Banks sent Kasia home on the America's Next Top Model "Franca Sozzini" episode, despite a decent portfolio of pictures. Kasia even had the best performance for her role on the coffee commercial shot by Francesco Carrozzini. For most of the season, Kasia really did hold her own, showing off her curvaceous body because she was proud of...

Wheaton resident bounced from 'Top Model'
2011-04-28 / Chicago Daily Herald
...; with her confidence, but some of that swagger seemed to disappear in the episode in which she was eliminated. Wheaton native Kasia Pilewicz says making it to the Top 5 on “America’s Next Top Model” is a “huge accomplishment but I know I could have done better, that is what is killing me. But it’s not over, it’s... just a bump in the road for me.” Wheaton native Kasia Pilewicz made it into the Top 5 on TV’s “America’s Next Top Model” before being ousted in the episode that aired this week. A St. Francis High School graduate, the 27-year-old Pilewicz...

'America's Next Top Model' recap: Off to Morocco
2011-04-28 / Los Angeles Times
The ladies were experiencing life in a foreign land this week on "America's Next Top Model," which means shots of confused Americans in spice markets, borderline-offensive accent reenactments and at least one uncomfortable animal moment. Molly remained a total sourpuss, kicking ... things. ("That's why models make awful actresses. We're so aware," Tyra informed us.) So Molly of the rage issues got first picture, followed by Brittani, while Kasia and Alexandra landed in the bottom. As we've already seen this season, being a snot will get you reprimanded but not actually sent home so the far...

America's Next Top Model Cycle 16: Episode 9 Recap
2011-04-28 / Realitywanted
... our final five arriving in Marrakech, Morocco. Cut to the typical episodic buildup - Brittani reminisced about her days in the trailer park, Alexandria can change her ways, and Molly's pissed because she was in the bottom two. Meanwhile, Hannah said that she wants to be memorable, and Kasia was ..., and Kasia was eliminated. Kasia said she knew she'd be in the bottom two but didn't think she'd go home; she knew she could do better, and that was killing her. She said that she's not giving up and it's not over, it's just a bump in the road for her. America's Next Top Model airs Wednesdays...

America's Next Top Model Cycle 16: Exclusive Interview with Kasia
2011-04-28 / Realitywanted
... on ANTM , Kasia, the 26-year-old "fiercely real" model from Wheaton, IL, was eliminated. She struggled with confidence and body issues this week, and the judges thought it showed in her photos, but she seemed confident throughout the competition. We caught up with Kasia to talk about what...I'm allergic, so I just wanted them to get away. Q. Mike, RealityWanted: If the decision of who wins America's Next Top Model were up to you, other than yourself, whom would you choose, and why would you choose them? A. Kasia: I would have to say Miss Jay! And I don't think I really need to explain that. ...

'America's Next Top Model' eliminee Kasia: 'Nobody should be treated like that'
2011-04-28 / Los Angeles Times
...America's Next Top Model," but this season the model rainbow range of diversity has been relatively flat. That is, except for Kasia Pilewicz, the lone plus-sized member of the group, who's been making a name for "fiercely real" models like herself by doing something pretty revolutionary for the show...show that feasts upon the drama created by tiny insecurities. Kasia was eliminated this week after an awkward camel-centric photo shoot and some not-so-flattering editing. "This last shoot seemed almost malicious to me," Kasia... attracted to my face. They were buzzing on my earrings; I heard them for...

Recap: 'America's Next Top Model' in Morocco - 'Franca Sozzani'
2011-04-27 / HitFix
... talk, thinks are getting rotten here on Cycle 16 of "America’s Next Top Model". Here’s a theme for you: Recycling! Forget Molly and Brittani and “fiercely real” token fatty Kasia! Bring back Ann Ward from the last season! Now there was a classy broad. No complaints about pigeons!...-- wait, what? Kasia ? REALLY? Kasia is going home? There is no God. Yes, the industry hates fatties, but it really hates bossy girls, or, at least, it’s supposed to. But not this week. Kasia is eliminated. And Alexandria will stick around for the final four. Next week: The girls must...

America's Next Top Model Review: "Franca Sozzani"
2011-04-27 / TV Fanatic
... to be a finale contender for the title of America’s Next Top Model…16 The ...Kasia impresses Andre by bringing her heels. She managed to salvage the lack of clothing! The rooftop Moroccan penthouse for the girls is stunning! Although of course Tyra couldn’t resist putting her pictures...in trouble. Kasia’s not having a good episode; from her insecurity over her weight to being too...Kasia and Alexandria. At this point, you would think Alexandria would go home after being chastised repeatedly about her attitude, but the drama queens always stay in ANTM. Kasia is sent home...

'America's Next Top Model' eliminates contestant Jaclyn Poole
2011-04-14 / Reality TV World
...eliminated from the eighth episode of America's Next Top Model's sixteenth season after Top Model's judges reviewed the photos the season's six remaining finalists had taken at their seventh photo shoot challenge, which required them to pose for an eco-friendly fashion...modeling the girls had previously learned about: athletic, bombshell, girl next door, and couture -- and then must meet with Hagler at the fifth and final go-see before 3PM at Lana Marks. The three winners... into account the girls' performances in the go-sees and...picture. I might.' I don't like that personality," Tyra told Molly.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 16: Episode 8 Recap
2011-04-14 / Realitywanted
... to Kasia, because everything was out in the open, and Alexandria told the girls that she had no issue with them (though her confessional showed that... jobs, go overseas; don't book the jobs, go home. Back at the house the next day, the girls are greeted by Kyle Haigler from IMG... Marks before 3PM, which might be a Top Model first! Kyle announced that the top three performers were Molly, Alexandria, and Kasia, and they got to do a go-see...'t modeling, and Kasia did a decent job. The winner of the challenge was Alexandria. The girls arrived home to a Tyra Mail: "A modeling career is a terrible...

Kasia Pilewicz: Plus Size Model On ANTM Cycle 16
2011-04-05 / Daily Venus Diva (blog)
..., so they're only helping me by having high expectations of me on the show Photo Credit: America's Next Top Model On the show you seem to get along with everyone, why do you think this is the case...If I don't win, I'd want to see Jaclyn win, because she's beyond sweet and kind, and she is such a great role model for young girls today. Hannah, Brittani or Molly would also be great winners, because they all ...-In-Chief I am inspired by the wonderful women in this community to deliver lifestyle articles, fashion tips and news relevant to the curvy community. What does it mean to Thrive In Your Curves...

America's Next Top Model Review: Welcome Sonia Dara, John Hancock
2011-03-31 / TV Fanatic
...celebrity, such as practicing autographs. After all, isn’t that the most difficult part of dealing with fame? Having the perfect signature? So glad Tyra is here. This week’s challenge is truly the most confusing challenge to date on America’s Next Top Model... attempts to take control of the shoot yet again. It does not look promising. Kasia is self-conscious in a bikini during the blondes’ shoot, while the brunettes&...almost more tame, although the judges love it regardless. Alexandria is not sent home or even in the bottom two for attempting to direct the shoot, which ...

'America's Next Top Model' recap: 'Oh, the dreckitude of it all!'
2011-03-31 / Los Angeles Times
... through this cycle of "America's Next Top Model," and there's still no... sour face about her terrible, no good, very bad weave. After the last elimination, Tyra surprised the girls at the house for a quick lesson on how to ...her usual "Ghost World" 'do. Kasia did well again, even after having a shaky start. I think these two have to be in the final four. Meanwhile, Mikaela and Monique floundered...snotty attitude. Just for an old-fashioned, boring picture. I still can't figure out who I think is going to win, but now I'm rooting for Brittani. How about you, "Top Model" fans? Photo: Mud-caked Jacklyn...

'America's Next Top Model' eliminates Monique Weingart
2011-03-31 / Reality TV World
...home yet. It really sucks," Monique lamented following her ouster. Monique was eliminated from the sixth episode of America's Next Top Model's sixteenth season after Top Model's judges reviewed the photos the season... Both girls had failed to impress Top Model photo shoot director Jay Manuel and fashion photographer Jonathan Mannion during the shoot, ...her from model to pretty woman," he added afterwards. After Jay directed Monique and discussed her inconsistent performance, he...carry themselves and communicate with their fans, and the winner received a personalized dinner with Miss J. at an upscale...

'America's Next Top Model' Season 16, Episode 6 Recap
2011-03-31 / TV Squad
...America's Next Top Model' it was the blondes vs. the brunettes as the final eight girls were pitted against each other in what can only be described as a very dirty situation. There have been a lot of group photos this season...think Alexandria handled herself pretty well initially and told the stalker-in-training that her UFC fighter boyfriend wouldn't approve, but then she had to go and kiss the guy on the cheek, ...to Kasia for the meet and greet competition. Couple that with the fact that she gave a less than stellar performance during the photo shoot and it's no wonder that she was eliminated. ...

Recap: 'America's Next Top Model' - 'Sonia Dara'
2011-03-30 / HitFix
... prayed to every McQueen-clad god in the fashion pantheon that Tyra and Co. would send Alexandra home -- along with her raging bitchiness -- but...much for Linda Evangelista versatility.) “Fame is going to come for this winner!” Tyra predicts. (Really, Tyra? Who won, say, ANTM Cycle 10... She is not alone. So can the girls handle fame? Cue the next challenge! The girls have to go someplace teeming with real people and do ...about her boyfriend before offering a peck on the cheek. Poor form. Apparently, such kisses are a no-no, because, per Miss J., they can lead to stalking. Kasia wins, and...

America's Next Top Model - Episode 16-5 Review
2011-03-25 / Inside Pulse (blog)
...Kasia and Brittani – won. Mean Girls While Alexandria was on the phone sobbing to her boyfriend...Jaclyn: I love Jaclyn’s photo because it showed a completely different side to her. She’...winner, Hannah has been my favorite from the beginning. She is just gorgeous, and the picture was outstanding. So who deserved to go? I thought Molly had the worst photo, but I wanted to see Alexandria eliminated... claps all around! Next was Brittani, then Jaclyn, Monique, Alexandria, Kasia and Mikaela. The...model, and I think she has a lot of potential. What do you think, was the right girl sent home...

'America's Next Top Model' recap: Rachel Zoe
2011-03-24 / All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media News
... lacks information. Finally, Kasia (writer), Brittani (director) and Mikaela (talent) deliver a smooth video for 'Night/Red Carpet' looks and win the challenge. Jay...home. I don't care how good her pictures are, nobody in the industry will want to work with her." Back at the house, an upset Alexandria phones her boyfriend... points out the picture doesn't even show the coat she is supposed to be selling...America's Next Top Model means she is standing in own way. Dalya is eliminated. Tyra tells Dalya she needs to find her inner strength. "I can't believe this particular shoot was the reason I went home...