Announcing the Official Launch Party of America's Next Top Model Live Toronto and the Sutherland Supermodel Search!!!

A spectacular fashion and shopping experience for the Fun, Fierce and Fabulous!

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - National Event Management (NEM), CBS Consumer Products, Sutherland Models and INK Entertainment are thrilled to announce the OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY for America's Next Top Model Live (ANTM), an exciting consumer event coming to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 4, 5, 6, 2012.

On January 13, 2012, Ink Entertainment, the event's official entertainment partner, and Toronto hot spot, This Is London Nightclub will be hosting the ANTM Live Launch Party where the event's official modelling agency, Sutherland Models, will be holding live auditions for the Sutherland Supermodel Search 2012, a nation-wide modelling competition.

Ann Sutherland, President of Sutherland Models, who has discovered the likes of Shalom Harlow and Addison Gill, is pleased to be partnering with America's Next Top Model Live to find their next Supermodel, "We are very excited to be giving young women the opportunity to be discovered and be featured as part of ANTM Live and to find Canada's next Supermodel," says Sutherland.

Finalists will be given an incredible opportunity to model in the ANTM Live Schwarzkopf Main Stage Fashion Show, a high-end fashion show production featuring live entertainment, choreographed numbers and innovative Canadian designs.  The winner of the Sutherland Supermodel Search will be announced live on show weekend and be awarded with an exclusive contract with Sutherland Models, among other fabulous prizes.

Visitors who attend ANTM Live may also be selected for a 'Wild Card' slot in the Schwarzkopf Main Stage Fashion Show and truly get the 'Next Top Model' experience.

America's Next Top Model Live Toronto looks forward to helping visitors 'Unleash the Top Model Within!'

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ABOUT AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL LIVE TORONTO

Visitors to America's Next Top Model Live will be treated to free makeovers, given a chance to strut their stuff on the Open Catwalk, shop for the latest and best brands, watch incredible fashion shows, get beauty advice from industry experts, find out how to break into the modelling industry, and maybe even get discovered!  America's Next Top Model Live will feature celebrity appearances, live entertainment and a full weekend of the Top Model experience!  For more information about America's Next Top Model Live, visit www.ANTMLivetoronto.com.

ABOUT NATIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT

National Event Management has over 35 years of show experience in the development, production and management of over 400 successful, enduring and well attended events across North America.  For more information about National Event Management, visit www.nationalevent.com.

ABOUT SUTHERLAND MODELS

Established in 1985, Sutherland Models is one of Canada's most prestigious agencies. Located in Toronto, Sutherland Models represents women, men, and children.  Clients include magazine editorial, catalogue, advertising, commercial print, and television & film.  Affiliated with international agencies in all the major fashion markets, Sutherland Models is considered a force both at home in Toronto and around the world.  For more information about Sutherland Models, visit, www.sutherlandmodels.com

ABOUT THIS IS LONDON

This is London is a mecca for music and style, nestled in Toronto's Entertainment District. Setting the trend with its world-class talent and DJs, This is London boasts an amazing sound system to host A-list parties and corporate events alike. Known for its incredible style and décor, This is London is reminiscent of a lush British manor with a Russian inspired upper level and boudoir-like women's bathroom, complete with a pink tufted DJ booth. This is London is part of INK Entertainment, a parent company for some of the most successful hospitality and entertainment complexes, helmed by innovator Charles Khabouth. Visit www.ink-00.com and www.thisislondonclub.com for more information.

ABOUT CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS

CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films.  Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise.  For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com

Sutherland Models - Carole Reynolds, (416) 703-7070
carole.reynolds@sutherlandmodels.com

America's Next Top Model Live - Lisa Spodek, (905) 477-7872
lspodek@nationalevent.com