Samantha Downie was considered the "dark horse" of the series by the judges but Samantha Downie performed consistently throughout the series.
16 Facts About Samantha Downie
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In episode 10, while in New York, Samantha Downie was praised for her body and her warm personality but some modelling agencies stated that she might be too commercial.
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Samantha Downie was featured in a Malan Breton Collection Retrospective in this episode.
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Samantha Downie was eliminated in episode 10 after being deemed too commercial and not as high fashion compared to Alexandra Girdwood and Demelza Reveley.
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Samantha Downie was signed to Priscilla's Model Management weeks before the program ended.
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Samantha Downie appeared in an editorial spread for the Fashion Journal.
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Samantha Downie had a small cameo on Episode 10 of Project Runway Australia.
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Samantha Downie appeared on Channel V's WhatUWant on 9 September 2008; She was a model for make-up artist Rae Morris.
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Samantha Downie appeared in an editorial campaign for the new collection for Little Joe by Gail Elliott.
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Samantha Downie recently shot an advertisement for Kayser Underwear advertisement as well as a 4-page editorial spread in issue 60 of Attitude Magazine.
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Samantha Downie appeared in the premiere episode of Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle 5.
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In November 2009, Samantha Downie was a featured model for Anton Jewellery launch and a campaign for Watersun Swimwear.
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Samantha Downie appeared in a national campaign for Jeans West and State of Georgia.
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Samantha Downie is a university student at Monash University studying a Bachelor of business and commerce and Samantha Downie hopes to work in human resources.
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In June 2010, Samantha Downie had completed her last semester at Monash University.
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In July 2010, Samantha Downie revealed that she was now engaged to her boyfriend of over 5 years.