Cast of Bravo's "Make Me A Supermodel" Season Two. Photo/BRAVO

Bravo has announced the 16 men and women who will compete in Season Two of “Make Me a Supermodel,” the reality series that pits model against model in an often steamy, and usually drama-filled competition.

Outspoken male supermodel Tyson Beckford will return as the show’s host when the series premieres at 10 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 4, but the show’s panel of judges has been completely retooled with designer Catherine Malandrino, model Jenny Shimizu, photographer Perou and international model-scout Marlon.

Last season’s co-host Niki Taylor has been replaced by Australian-born print and runway supermodel Nicole Trunfio. Trunfio who is currently featured in ads for Guess and BCBG, will serve as a mentor to the female models.

At stake is a $100,000 prize, a contract with New York Model Management, a fashion spread in Cosmopolitan magazine and the title, the “next great supermodel.”

While most of the 16 contestants range in age from 18 to 24, one surprise is the inclusion of a 30 year old Seattle, Wash. native. In an industry that glorifies youth, it will be interesting to see how the modeling world reacts to an older face. Fans can get a sneak peak at the models in Bravo’s behind-the-scenes casting special that will air Saturday, February 7 at 11 p.m. EST.

The 16 contestents are:

Amanda (21; Hometown: Banks, Ore. Resides in Banks, Ore.), Branden (18; Hometown: Lake Tahoe, Nev. Resides in Central Point, Ore.), Chris (22; Hometown: Libertyville, Ill. Resides Chicago, Ill. ), CJ (18; Hometown: San Ramon, Calif. Resides in Danville, Calif. ), Colin (21; Hometown: Charlottesville, Va. Resides in Northfield, Minn. ), Gabriel (22; Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Resides in Nashville, Tenn. ), Jonathan (26; Hometown: Southampton, UK. Resides in Los Angeles, Calif. ), Jordan ( 21; Hometown: San Antonio, Texas. Resides Tucson, Ariz. ), Karen (22; Hometown: Ocean Springs, Miss. Resides in Los Angeles, Calif. ), Ken (24; Hometown: Winterville, N.C. Resides in Nashville, Tenn. ), Kerryn (24; Hometown: Russelville, Ark.. Resides in Memphis, Tenn, ), Laury (23; Hometown: Miami, Fla. Resides in Miami, Fla. ), Mountaha (23; Hometown: Londrina, Brazil. Resides in New York, N.Y. ), Salome (19; Hometown: Altamont, Tenn. Resides in Nashville, Tenn. ), Sandhurst (22; Hometown: Tobago. Resides in Philadelphia, Pa. ), Shawn (30; Hometown: Seattle, Wash. Resides in Pensacola, Fla.).

— KLB

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