College Student is a Top 8 finalist out of thousands for model search.
Devin Way ,sophomore from Lufkin is currently a top 8 finalist for a modeling contract with the
Kim Dawson Agency. He is one of the top 8 finalists out of 1200, in the running
for a modeling contract with the Kim Dawson Agency. Devin said, “All of this is happening so fast.” Devin was
caught off guard, because he did not enter himself in the contest, his best
friend’s mother, Kathi Harvey did. She has been a fan of the contest for many
years. Harvey teased Devin for years, saying “One day I am going to enter you
in the contest.” That day was a few weeks ago, and ever since then, Devin’s
life has changed.
On the morning of
September 17th,Devin received a call that would change his life. The
call was from the agency wanting to interview him in Dallas. Devin made the
spontaneous trip to Dallas not knowing what would happen, and arrived at the
studio eager to be interviewed. After the interview, he was photographed and
had to walk the runway.
The same night, he received an email informing him that he
made it to the final round. The email also included what would happen next for
Devin. The following week, he made
another trip back to Dallas. This
time, the agency gave him a makeover. The makeover included chopping off his
precious locks. Devin had to make a third trip to Dallas to do a photo shoot
for promotion. Now, Devin plays
the waiting game. The public however, has an opportunity to vote online at:
WFAA.com/modelsearch for the winner. Voting ends November 4th. The
winner will be announced November 15 at the film festival in Dallas.
Aside from his current modeling
competition, and school, Devin teaches gymnastics Monday through Friday at the
local gym in Lufkin. Devin said, “
Since I have a very busy schedule, I make sure to balance out my time wisely.
There is no time to waste.” Devin also is involved at his church, where he volunteers.
He is
over the fine arts program at his church. The fine arts program was created to help children stay busy
and out of trouble and to grow closer to God. The program also involves the
children competing across the state. Devin, along with the fine arts program,
has made a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to compete. Devin said,
“Disney World was not magical to me.
It was not what it was cracked up to be, but I still enjoyed myself.”
Devin has a big family, which mostly
consists of half siblings that he has never met. On his father’s side, he has 16 other siblings. Devin has
only met one of them. On his mother’s
side, he has 2 brothers. Devin has a 4-year-old niece who he adores and spoils.
Devin hopes to win the Kim Dawson
model search for 2012, and feels like this will be one of many opportunities to
come. He hopes he can get your vote.
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