Natasha Galkina

Biography: Natasha, originally from Russia appeared as a contestant on America's Next Top Model cycle eight. Natasha was born and raised in Russia. She has admitted that while attending school in Moscow she was in a lot of finalcial trouble. But when she me her future husband he brought her over to America giving her the chance to pursue her dream of modeling. Natasha started out as one of the weakest contestants in the competition, narrowly avoiding elimination in the second episode. But after being given the chance she proved herself and soon became one of the strongest in the competition. Her optimistic attitude and ability to take a strong picture bought her a spot in the final two, along with Jaslene Gonzalez. But in the end, Jaslene was crowned 'America's Next Top Model' and Natasha was named runner-up.