Tahnee Atkinson — Biography
Hailing from Australia, Tahnee Atkinson has made a significant mark on the modeling world, particularly after her triumph on the fifth cycle of Australia's Next Top Model. Her journey through the competition was one of consistent strength, often positioning her as a frontrunner. This was reflected in her impressive performance, which included three first call-outs and victories in three challenges. Despite the pressures of the contest, where her physique sometimes drew critical comments from peers, judges, and industry figures, Tahnee persevered.
Her success in challenges was notable. She secured a prominent role in a Telstra advertisement and later won a substantial shopping spree valued at $10,000 from The Corner Shop. In a display of generosity, she chose to share a portion of this prize, gifting $1,000 to fellow contestant Adele Thiel. On July 7, 2009, Tahnee was crowned the winner of Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 5, a victory that came with a $20,000 cash prize and lucrative contracts with Priscilla's Model Management, Maybelline, and Harper's Bazaar.
Prior to her reality show fame, in 2008, Tahnee, alongside Clare Venema, another contestant from Australia's Next Top Model, reached the state finals of the Girlfriend Magazine Model Search. However, both were disqualified from the competition as they had already secured representation with modeling agencies. Tahnee's earlier career had seen her signed with Scene Models in Perth. During the fifth cycle of the show, she graced the runway for prominent designers Nicola Finetti and Alex Perry.
Her prize for winning Cycle 5 included a year-long contract with Priscilla's Model Management, a deal with Maybelline New York, and a featured editorial in Harper's Bazaar magazine. Furthering her involvement with the publication, she signed an additional six-month agreement with Harper's, committing to exclusive modeling work for the magazine, with her initial photoshoot scheduled for August. Her portfolio of print work also features a campaign for Bettina Liano. Currently, Tahnee Atkinson is represented by IMG Models.
Her success in challenges was notable. She secured a prominent role in a Telstra advertisement and later won a substantial shopping spree valued at $10,000 from The Corner Shop. In a display of generosity, she chose to share a portion of this prize, gifting $1,000 to fellow contestant Adele Thiel. On July 7, 2009, Tahnee was crowned the winner of Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 5, a victory that came with a $20,000 cash prize and lucrative contracts with Priscilla's Model Management, Maybelline, and Harper's Bazaar.
Prior to her reality show fame, in 2008, Tahnee, alongside Clare Venema, another contestant from Australia's Next Top Model, reached the state finals of the Girlfriend Magazine Model Search. However, both were disqualified from the competition as they had already secured representation with modeling agencies. Tahnee's earlier career had seen her signed with Scene Models in Perth. During the fifth cycle of the show, she graced the runway for prominent designers Nicola Finetti and Alex Perry.
Her prize for winning Cycle 5 included a year-long contract with Priscilla's Model Management, a deal with Maybelline New York, and a featured editorial in Harper's Bazaar magazine. Furthering her involvement with the publication, she signed an additional six-month agreement with Harper's, committing to exclusive modeling work for the magazine, with her initial photoshoot scheduled for August. Her portfolio of print work also features a campaign for Bettina Liano. Currently, Tahnee Atkinson is represented by IMG Models.
