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India Kate Gants was a contestant on cycle 23 of ANTM in 2016, where she was crowned the winner.
Early Life[]
India was born in Seattle, Washington and has three younger siblings. She graduated from Newport High School in 2014. She was working as a bridal consultant before auditioning for the show.[1]
She started modeling when she was sixteen years old. Before the show, she modeled for the magazines Bisous, DList, Ellements, Gilt, Seattle Met Bride, B-Authentique, Glamour UK, Her World Brides, HUF, Institute, Jute, Seattle Bride, The Alchemist and Elegant. She worked for ASbyDF, ATEN Yoga, Azade, Colette Sol, Euro Como, Justin Zachary Couture, Karsdadt, L'Oreal Greece, MAKI Philosophy, Panicale Cashmere, Represent Clo, Sarah Loertscher Jewelry, Shu Uemura Gallery, Singapore Brides, The True Heart Collection by Balmain X H&M, Union Bay, Volare Cosmetics, VY Sunglasses, Who Wore What When and Winston White Clothing.[2]
ANTM[]
India was best known since auditions for her striking resemblance to Gigi Hadid. She was the fourth girl called to the final cast. In episode three, she received a lavender pink color for makeovers. Later, she worried about posing nude with other girls at the photoshoot. She eventually decides to do it and excels. In episode six, she struggled during the sport shoot with Chanel Iman, and placed in the bottom three. She immediately redeemed herself at the Gypsy Sport videoshoot and won her first best photo.
She won her second first call-out in the comeback week for her strong music video. In episode ten, she tied with Tash for best photo in the celebrity impersonations shoot. In episode eleven, Courtney chose her to share the Universal Studios prize, as India was her only good friend in the house. In episode twelve, she defended Courtney from the other girls after she won the acting challenge.
She won the last two first call-outs for the beauty transformation videoshoot and the Rimmel London commercial. She defeated Tatiana in the finale because most of the judges thought she was more versatile.
Call-Out Order[]
| India | Episodes | |||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
| 4th | 6th | 4th | 6th | 3rd | 8th | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 1st | Winner | |
Post-Show[]
After winning the show, India collected her prizes, which were a talent contract with VH1, a fashion spread in Paper magazine and a $100,000 contract with Rimmel London cosmetics.[3] She signed to SMG Models Seattle, Major Models Milan, First Access Management, Next Models Los Angeles, Newmodel Agency, ARTRoom Model Management, Ford Models New York and Select Models LA.[4][5]
She was in Ville, Star, Ellements, Rollacoaster, Pump, Elegant, Breed, iMirage, Rebel Girls, Nude, Elle Australia, AwkwardWorld and Vulkan. She modeled for Hot Topic, Klixs Jeans, BeautyGarde, Uprising Brand, Gabos Female, Me Undies, Pop Sockets, Touch In Sol, Horseshoe Boutique, Angela Scott, Ambra Italian Kitchen Bar, MGM Hotel and Restaurant, Union Bay, Distorted People, Salt Water Luxe, European Wax Center, Wind and Vibes, Wildfox Couture, Laurie Felt Denim, Shein X Resorts and Aerie.[6][7][8]
She appeared in the season three premiere episode of "Odd Mom Out" in July 2017.[9] She has started working in the music industry as a DJ.[10][11][12] She appeared in the lyric video for WISH I WAS's "Go For A Ride".[13]
Trivia[]
- India is the first girl to win a cycle on VH1.
- She is the only winner to not be judged by Tyra Banks.
- At five first call-outs, India has the third highest number of best photos of all the ANTM winners. She is beaten by Ann Ward and Jourdan Miller.
- She is the seventh winner to have never made an appearance in the bottom two. She is after Jaslene Gonzalez, McKey Sullivan, Nicole Fox, Krista White, Sophie Sumner and Jourdan Miller.
- She and Tash are the second pair of girls to tie for best photo. They are after Brittany, Jennifer and Rae from cycle 13.
- India and Binta knew each other prior to the show. They were both signed to the same agency.
- India is the one of the few winners to not appear on a future season (after Nicole Linkletter, Brittani Kline and Nyle DiMarco).
Gallery[]
Follow India[]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/india-gants-who-is-the-antm-cycle-23-winner-and-whats-her-story/
- ↑ https://all-antm.net/thumbnails.php?album=lastup&cat=448&page=74
- ↑ https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/americas-next-top-model-winners-where-are-they-now/#10
- ↑ https://www.selectmodel.com/los-angeles/model/india-gants
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/india-gants-55633b170/
- ↑ https://all-antm.net/thumbnails.php?album=1414&page=11
- ↑ https://all-antm.net/thumbnails.php?album=1415&page=19
- ↑ https://realitybitesgames.jcink.net/index.php?showtopic=476&st=0
- ↑ https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/indiagants/1552476120422394277
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/americas-next-top-model-winner-india-gants-interview-7743437/
- ↑ https://www.thestranger.com/events/25375358/india-gants-dj-set
- ↑ https://seattlegayscene.com/event/india-gants-dj-set/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYMW7FE9Lp0
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| Cycle 23 Contestants |
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Binta Dibba • Cherish Waters • Cody Wells • Cory Anne Roberts • Courtney Nelson • Giah Hardeman • India Gants • Justine Biticon • Krislian Rodriguez • Kyle McCoy • Marissa Hopkins • Paige Mobley • Tash Wells • Tatiana Price |