April Wilkner was a contestant on Cycle 2 of ANTM.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, April Wilkner was a student of the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University, where she graduated with a GPA of 3.95. She is Japanese, Irish, Scottish, German and Welsh. She can fluently speak Japanese and French in addition to English.
As an aspiring model, she tried out for America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 2 in 2003. She quickly became one of the 12 Finalists, but during the fashion show on the first week, April accidentally wore the wrong dress. Jenascia, another Finalist, was quick to rescue her. However, the following day, April failed to wake Jenascia up for their first photo shoot, causing their relationship to sour for awhile. She was eliminated on the ninth week because the judges thought she was too robotic and self-critical.
Since appearing on the show, April has worked with NY Models Management and has modeled for New Look and the July 2004 edition of Stuff Magazine. She has also appeared on the catwalk for ElleGirl Presents: Dare To Be You, Wal-Mart Meets America’s Next Top Models 2005. In addition, April is the host of the internet talk show Talk Model, specifically created for America’s Next Top Model.
In 2006 she spent six months in Hong Kong working in runway and print for Vivienne Westwood, Emporio Armani, Valentino, and shooting two editorials for COVER and Marie Claire magazines.
April is currently signed with Race Model Management and Wilhelmina Models in New York. At one time, she was signed with Starz People LTd. in Asia and Race Model Management in NYC.
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July 10, 2010 at 8:17 pm
April deicided to work.
August 26, 2010 at 1:50 am
You’re beautiful and strong; don’t forget it.
September 7, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I really like her. I hope Tyra will look for more Asian-aspiring models because I think they do have great qualities as a top models.
October 30, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Beautiful, sophisticated… And she looks like Nigel Barker’s wife! XD
November 30, 2010 at 12:29 am
Very unique beauty.
February 7, 2011 at 4:49 am
I was very disappointed when she said that she wasn’t sure of being Asian. It sucked really bad because she had more Asian quality in her than I do. I am Asian, but every time people see me, they think I’m white. But I am proud to say that I’m Asian. Both of my parents are Asian; typical black hair, brown eyes and so on, but I was born light blonder brown hair, skin totally white, but I am still proud to say that I am Asian all the way.
August 2, 2011 at 7:07 am
April is not Asian, she’s Eurasian. Calling her Asian is like calling her White, which no one would ever do, would they? I think it’s sad that people keep making Eurasians pick a side and see them in halves. She is not simply one half, she is both halves!
March 2, 2011 at 6:37 pm
She’s done so well. Good for her. I loved her on the show.
March 7, 2011 at 8:42 am
Beautiful, but too hard looking for my liking. Bet she’s a tough cookie.
March 17, 2011 at 12:20 pm
She was my favorite runner-up on ANTM’s second cycle. So glad she’s doing so well now. She deserves it; such a gorgeous woman. She actually makes me question my sexuality.
April 5, 2011 at 3:52 am
I’d marry that woman in a heartbeat. She’s perfect in every way. Amazing model beauty, fantastic personality and all round nice but uber sexy person.
Yep… please send her my way!
April 21, 2011 at 12:27 pm
nigel barker has a crush on her. and i luv her !!
July 4, 2011 at 12:07 pm
I am the only one who thinks that she has a weird looking mouth/lips? I think that she has done well – good for her.
July 23, 2011 at 3:45 am
Она очень красивая……… Мне она сразу понравилась, но все равно я болела за Yoanna=)))) Я бы была рада если б она была в финале…
August 18, 2011 at 10:36 pm
she looks like Maggie q ^^
October 21, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Her beauty reminds me of Maggie Q. I don’t think it’s just coz they’re both Asian but I think it’s because they both exude toughness.
November 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I adore April. Looking at her photos, I see that it’s true that she should work on her range facially. Her everything else is superstar. Kudos to a top model in progress.