12 Facts About Elyse Sewell

Elyse Marie Sewell was born on June 10,1982 and is an American fashion model.

Elyse Sewell is best known for her appearance as a contestant in the first cycle of the reality television series America's Next Top Model.

Elyse Sewell obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of New Mexico.

Elyse Sewell worked as a research assistant in an evolutionary biology lab.

Elyse Sewell's start in modeling came with her appearance on the first cycle of America's Next Top Model.

Elyse Sewell was known on the show as the "edgy pre-med student".

Elyse Sewell was the last eliminated, losing to winner Adrianne Curry and first runner-up Shannon Stewart.

Elyse Sewell has appeared in print advertisements for Chanel and Chow Sang Sang Jewelry, and appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong and in editorials for Hong Kong Esquire and Cosmopolitan.

In 2004, Elyse Sewell started a LiveJournal blog about her experiences of modeling overseas.

Elyse Sewell published a book called Beauty and The Biz: The International Adventures of America's Third-to-Next Top Model, in Hong Kong in 2006 based in part on her blog.

Elyse Sewell appeared at multiple book signings across Hong Kong.

Elyse Sewell's other writing credits include a satirical piece for Bust Magazine on how to be a reality TV star, as well as posts for the website Lemondrop.