Fatima Siad was a contestant during Cycle 10 of ANTM.
Fatima Siad is a Somalia-Ethiopian fashion model. Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, she placed third on America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 10.
Born in Mogadishu, Somalia to a Somali mother and a Somali-Ethiopian father, Fatima grew up in Somalia with her mother and two sisters. Her parents divorced at a young age. She underwent female genital cutting (circumcision) when she was seven years old. Her two sisters were killed by the Somali army during the civil war. After her sisters’ deaths, Fatima and her mother fled to the United States when she was thirteen for safety. Siad states that she lived in a shack and had low self-esteem when she was younger. She was a Posse Scholar and went to Bryn Mawr College in 2004.She transferred to New York University to study pre-med and political science. She eventually transferred back to Bryn Mawr College to finish her education.
Fatima has done a photo shoot for the Boston Globe and had a spread Essence Magazine, November 2008. She was also featured in Look Magazine UK, October 2008 and has appeared in CosmoGirl twice, issues November 2008 and the Prom Winter/Spring 2009. Fatima has modeled for Style Bermuda in a shoot called Dusk til’ Dawn and has Cosmopolitan work. In addition, Fatima has also modeled for Maggie Norris Couture, Ebony Magazine, December 2008 and the December 18, 2008 issue of Women’s Wear Daily. Fatima has been in In Fashion Magazine and Elle, March 2009 and July 2009 and she has been on the covers of french magazines, The Amuser, issue two and Profil Femme, April 2009. Fatima has a contract with the Swiss cosmetic company, Arbonne, and is one of the new faces for Arbonne FC5, appearing in ads for the products. She has appeared on the cover of Colures Magazine and she has been on the cover of Front Page Style the May 29, 2009 issue. Fatima also has a ten page spread in D la Repubblica Delle Donne, issue 637 and appeared in Avon’s Mark Catalog.
Fatima did a presentation for Gemma Kahng at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2009. She also walked in the Dazzle Your Senses fashion show at Club Sol and was included in NYMM’s show package for fall/winter 2009 New York Fashion Week and received a showcard. She walked for Stærk, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Betsey Johnson and Michael Angel at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2009/2010. She walked for Lublu K. Plastinina in Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010.
During ANTM, Fatima Siad came into the competition with a powerful story to tell and a chance to inspire others. She placed third in her cycle. Fatima received three first call-outs and four bottom-two appearances, the same amount as winner Whitney Thompson. She won one challenge, in which she received 50 extra frames for her photo shoot. Fatima was criticized for not being able to take direction well. She was given long, chestnut brown extensions as part of her makeover. Siad missed a photo shoot, while trying to gather appropriate travel documents, which she allegedly lost in Atlanta. That almost cost her the competition, as she landed in the bottom two along with Stacy Ann Fequiere, but a stronger, improving portfolio saved her.
In one interview, Siad stated that she felt that the show was a joke and thought Claire Unabia, Lauren Utter, Katarzyna Dolinska or Anya Rozova should have won or at least not have been eliminated as early as they were. She also stated that the show may be based on politics.
Fatima was the last girl featured in the Top Models in Action segment that aired during Cycle 12.
Siad has appeared on the Tyra Banks Show for episodes titled Tyra’s Pay It Forward with Joanie Dodds, Recessionista: Queen of Cheap where she modeled clothes with Anya Rozova and Katarzyna Dolinska, America’s Next Top Model Reunion for the Cycle 10 Reunion, Black Model Tribute, Modelville Introduction, Modelville 2, Modelville 3, Modelville 4 and Tina Knowles modeling in a House of Dereon fashion show.
Fatima starred in Modelville and she placed third in the competition.
In addition, in an autobiographical essay she wrote for Orato.com titled Vulnerable Beauty: Finding My Voice, she spoke openly about female genital circumcision and her hopes for changing the practice to make it “less horrendous” for young girls.
Fatima is currently signed with New York Model Management in New York City under the editorial division, L.A. Model Management in Los Angeles placed in the women’s division, Ace Models in Athens, Greece and Ice Models in Milan, Italy.
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January 22, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Fatima has been one of my favorites. She is gorgeous.
January 31, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Fatima, I believe your an even bigger joke didn’t they teach you if you can’t say anything good about someone don’t say nothing at all? I believe its truly looking you out to be the sore loser in all of this.
March 16, 2010 at 7:56 am
Haha, you’re kind of breaking your own rule, Maria. If you can’t say something nice, maybe you shouldn’t say anything at all.
Fatima has done well for herself. Rather than dwell on her ANTM portrayal maybe it’d be best to be happy for her.
June 8, 2010 at 8:31 am
I hear that, Tom. Maria, It’s clear looking at Fatima, Katarzyna and Anya that it’s peculiar how Whitney won. I had to learn to not get upset about eliminations and wait for the show to be over. The true MODEL contestants always win contracts. I am happy for all the contestants though.
July 8, 2010 at 8:27 am
That cycle was definitely set up for a plus size to win (Hence less runway challenges.) Not that I think Whitney wasn’t deserving or talented enough, the others were far more advanced than she. Even though, Fatima did not need to involve herself, and/or question the judgement of the producers. It truly was time for a curvy girl to win.
November 30, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I thought Whitney’s strongest point was her walk and not her photos/poses. That’s what Tyra when she was teaching the girls to walk and pose. (While Anya has the strongest poses.)
March 30, 2011 at 12:56 am
Whitney had no rhythm. She walked like she was in a rush. She walked faster than the music. She had typical European features, thin lips, pointy sharp nose. Did i mention that she couldn’t walk either? She should have been eliminated a long time ago, like when the show aired.
July 22, 2010 at 3:28 am
Simplemente fantastica; la mejor de todos ciclos de ANTM.
August 17, 2010 at 9:52 am
@Maria: What are you talking about? (lol) She’s clearly a good model! Anyway, I’m glad for her.
August 21, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Фатима,ты была лучшей!Болела только за тебя!Удачи!
Rough Translation: Fatima, you were the best! I wanted it badly only for you! Success!
October 11, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Фатима, ты очень красивая! Ты настоящая модель! Желаю удачи в модельной индустрии.
Rough Translation: “Fatima, you are very beautiful! You’re such a contemporary model! I wish you good luck in the modeling industry.”
November 4, 2010 at 6:47 am
She is one of my favorites! I cannot wait to work with her!
November 4, 2010 at 4:39 pm
моя самая любимая моделька со всех сезонов!
January 19, 2011 at 2:56 am
I didn’t like her. She should have been eliminated, not Stacy Ann. It’s her own fault she didn’t deal with her paper work beforehand. She knew that it was impt. I don’t think Stacy Ann should have gone home; that just sucked!
March 16, 2011 at 9:10 pm
I agree with you 100%. ANTM always travels so Fatima knew before entering the competition that should could possibly have to travel abroad. Stacy Ann was much better.
February 7, 2011 at 4:45 am
Wow, she’s really doing very well — international model supreme!!
Not surprising since she is absolutely gorgeous. Should have been in the top two at the very least.
February 8, 2011 at 4:54 pm
She should have won! I love her eyes, bone structure, and her elegance and flawless skin. I think she’s one of the best models on antm so far!
March 7, 2011 at 1:35 am
Fatima should of won; she was awesome!
March 11, 2011 at 1:29 am
This girl looks so much like Iman its scary. Go out there and get ‘em Fatima, you have an incredible beauty and I hope it takes you far.
March 16, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Thank goodness you didn’t win the competition. You are the rudest contestant I think has been on ANTM in 16 cycles. There is always cattiness, but dang you are just down right rude and you are not a top model. Top Models should be kind and open hearted. Your arrogance is what cost you the competition.
April 4, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Fantastic model, but her attitude stunk. And yes, if I were Tyra Banks during Cycle 10, I would have eliminated you for not having your travel documents.
May 16, 2011 at 8:32 am
Fatima is like Iman you know like she came from Somalia glad she was not eliminated when she dosen’t have any travel documents, but the only real problem with Fatima is that she treats the other girls like they had no class this is just the problem with some girls who came from other countries and they think that most of the girls are uneducated and stupid and they don’t have the manner of a top model but the problem is they don’t have that kind of wild personality that most girls have in the competition. Fatima, Natasha and Sandra have that kind of vibe that I felt is annoying.
June 2, 2011 at 11:02 am
Now this is a supermodel just look at her photo and u can see the beauty that is different from the rest of model like ann ward too … amazing model indeed way to go!
June 12, 2011 at 2:47 am
I didn’t really like her on the show which, isn’t really fair since it’s how they edit etc… I also believed Stacy-Ann should have gone on and not her. However, knew she would do well since she had the right look and her posing and walking were strong. Not sure why she feels the need to bad mouth the show though she should be feel great for getting a chance to learn and really should give Tyra a kiss every day for her make over!
Anyway, my favorite from this cycle was Karatrzyna.
June 17, 2011 at 8:20 am
Fatima didn’t say she should have won, she said Claire Unabia, Lauren Utter, Katarzyna Dolinska or Anya Rozova should have won and that is exactly what I posted on Katarzyna Dolinska page. I think everyone has some idea now that the show may be based on politics. I still enjoy watching it more than Dancing with the stars, which is so obviously rigged.
June 23, 2011 at 2:33 am
Her attitude stunk??? Top models should be kind and open hearted???? Then I guess Whitney should not have won. She was neither Kind or Open hearted. Wow
September 8, 2011 at 10:01 pm
I had the opportunity to meet Fatima back in college before she became a model and I KNOW that she is a great, kind-hearted person. She is very humble and not judgemental at all. Beautiful inside and out! Congradulations on all of your success Fatima! You are amazing
September 23, 2011 at 12:43 am
I really liked her, I think she’s beautiful. Not having her travel documents was no worse than some of the other girls in the past refusing to do certain photoshoots & then not being sent home for it.
October 24, 2011 at 7:15 am
LA PERSONA QUE ME LO ENVIO ESTA TODAVIA ASOMBRADA DE LO OCURRIDO, YA QUE ELLA DICE QUE LO HIZO POR HACERLO Y QUE PIDIO ALGO QUE CREIA CASI IMPOSIBLE DE LOGRAR PROBEMOS.
* Para ti mismo di el nombre de la unica persona del sexo opuesto con quien quieras estar (tres veces…)…
* Piensa en algo que quieras lograr dentro de la proxima semana y repitelo para ti mismo(a) (seis veces)…
* Piensa en algo que quieras que pase entre tu y la persona especial (que dijiste en el no. 1) y dilo a ti mismo/a (doce veces)…
* Ahora haz un ultimo y final deseo acerca del deseo que escogiste.
* Despues de leer esto tienes 1 hora para mandarlo a 15 temas y lo que pediste se te hara realidad en 1 semana.
A la mayor cantidad de gente a quien lo mandes mas fuerte se hara tu deseo.
Si tu escoges ignorar esta carta lo contrario del deseo te sucedera,
o esto no sucedera jamas…………..
Que tus días estén llenos de logros y tus noches de sueños copia y pega esto en 15 o + temas
October 26, 2011 at 12:28 am
Fatima is beautiful… my daughter is ten years old and looks a split image of her. keep doing what you do and dont worry about the negativity. Let that be the fuel to your fire.
November 15, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Fatima was just more than annoying and i think its because of women like her Women from other countries get a bad name. But you can’t put all eggs in one basket, thats not right!
Fatima, always thought she was better than everybody else and look at where she was from and how far God brought her. I really hope she has changed her nasty attitude.
November 21, 2011 at 6:26 am
haters. these girls are out here chasing thier dreams, and all u guys can do is talk about about thier dreams. shouldnt u u all be doing the same thing. all u negetive people are losers.lol.
December 10, 2011 at 3:14 am
She works for L’OREAL Paris : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkSERWc-uNA
January 25, 2012 at 5:46 pm
I KNOW what Fatima says about the show is correct. It is a sham of Tyra’s bidding. Everyone around her is afraid to tell her the truth or advise her, let alone put a stop to the insanity.
They lost me….