In a press teleconference following her victory, America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez dishes out on her personal life and her Top Model experience.



Ever since America's Next Top Model premiered in 2003, Gonzalez has been an avid fan of the show. She has aspired to become the first Latina winner on the show and has fruitfully proven her worth as the crowned winner of Cycle 8.

Apart from her acquisition of the Top Model prizes, which include a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, a representation from Elite Model Management and a spread in Seventeen magazine, what satisfies her the most is the thought of inspiring other people, especially her Latina community, to pursue their dreams.

Gonzales has certainly come a long way since she has been rejected on America's Next Top Model Cycle 7. Backed up with perseverance and determination, she has pursued Cycle 8 and has prevailed among the thirteen contestants.

Gonzales describes her personal fashion style as feminine. And although many have compared her to controversial Janice Dickinson, she considers this as a flattering remark given that she is a huge fan of the former Top Model judge.

Despite ending up as the winner, the 20-year old model has admitted that the toughest thing for her was the acting challenge on the competition. She has also experienced some little misunderstanding with Felicia but claims that she continues to keep in touch with all of the girls, most especially Cassandra and Dionne, who have become very close to Gonzalez.

As of the moment, Gonzalez is trying to shun away from being deemed as a reality TV star since her real goal in life is to be a successful and reputable model. She also aspires to grace the cover of Vogue magazine. She is currently busy with modeling gigs booked by her agent and will be moving to New York in June.