11 Facts About Heather Kuzmich

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Heather Kuzmich was a contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9, in which she was one of the final five competitors.

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Heather Kuzmich was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was fifteen years old, around the time her father died.

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Early scenes from the show included some competitors loudly whispering about Heather Kuzmich, criticizing her, and laughing at her.

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Heather Kuzmich became one of the final five contestants on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 9 and was the viewer favorite for eight weeks.

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Heather Kuzmich won a photo shoot by Matthew Rolston to be directed by Mary J Blige.

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Heather Kuzmich won nine CoverGirl of the Week awards, including one after she was eliminated.

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Heather Kuzmich signed to the women's division of Elite Model Management in Chicago and Hong Kong.

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Heather Kuzmich did a photoshoot for the July 2008 issue of Wedding Essentials.

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Heather Kuzmich has modeled for the clothing company "Blue Eyed Girl".

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Heather Kuzmich has appeared on the cover and inside of Spectrum Magazine, a magazine for families and individuals who have autism.

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Heather Kuzmich appeared on 'Top Models in Action' of ANTM cycle 12.