Ford Models has announced the finalist for the 2007-2008 Supermodel of the World Contest and the competition begins! The year long contest, hosted in New York City, brings 51 of the most beautiful models from 50 countries and for the first time ever 1 model selected from MySpace.com.

The contest is the biggest modeling contest in the world and was established by Eileen Ford in 1980. The winner not only will be represented by Ford Models' legendary women's division but also a guaranteed $250,000 Ford Models contract all during intensive once in a lifetime opportunities to meet with industry leaders, learn invaluable model skills and be submerged in the New York City fashion culture. The two runners up receive contracts of $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.

Just last year, One Source Talent's own Anya Cekauskas was 1 of the 50 in the competition representing the United States of America. She's soooo cute and from Birmingham, Michigan. I still remember the day I found out she was picked. I was ecstatic for her! Anya had been signed to Ford CHI and then had such a great opportunity for even more exposure. She loved every moment: "It is so exciting to be around all these people," she said. "I am listening to languages I have never even heard of."