Source: CNW Group
TORONTO, July 12 /CNW/ – For the first time in its 3 year history, World Wrestling Entertainment(R)’s $250,000 Diva Search has expanded the field to accept applicants from Canada. This regulation change has resulted in 2 of the Top 8 finalists being from the Great White North!
Canadians have long been frustrated by the lack of reality show participation they’ve been allowed up until this point, no Survivor, no Amazing Race, no Big Brother. But, WWE has changed all that by revising the rules and accepting applications for the 2006 $250,000 Diva Search from Canadians.
Last night, World Wrestling Entertainment unveiled the eight “Sexiest Women On Television” who will compete to become the next new WWE Diva on “Monday Night RAW(TM)” (TSN 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT), and SmackDown(R) (Thursdays on The Score 8 p.m. ET)
Through WWE’s annual “$250,000 Diva Search”, thousands of hopefuls from across North America answered an open casting call in hopes of realizing their dreams to join World Wrestling Entertainment. Now, eight finalists will get a chance at winning a one-year WWE contract worth a quarter of a million dollars (USD).
Here is a sneak peak at the eight finalists:
Rebecca DiPietro from Providence, R.I.: Crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic USA 2005, Rebecca is a spokesperson for Hawaiian Tropic and a “Stuff Magazine” model.
Layla El from Miami, Fla.: This Miami Heat Cheerleader/dancer/model has starred in numerous music videos and recently appeared with Kanye West on the “Video Music Awards.”
Jen England from Los Angeles, Calif.: From Guess model to Miss Venus Swimwear International to Miss Hawaiian Tropic International, she gained a featured role in the movie “Dodge Ball.”
Maryse Ouellet from New Brunswick, Canada: She is a Playboy cover girl, a spokesmodel for Nutrabolics (a successful nutrition company in Canada).
Milena Roucka from Vancouver, Canada and Las Vegas, Nev.: A Ms. Piel Dorada in Latin America and Ms. Hawaiian Tropic, Milena has also gone on to be a spokesmodel and calendar cover girl for the Hawaiian Tropic brand.
J.T. Tinney from Phoenix, Ariz.: J.T. was just discovered as a “Maxim” Hometown Hottie and also appeared on Spike TV as a Hold ’em Honey.
Erica Chevillar from Boca Raton, Fla.: She teaches 10th grade history and is a member of the USA National Bikini Team. She also is currently pursuing a career with Playboy.
Amy Zidian from Orlando, Fla.: Amy is well known in the pageant circles and has successfully earned titles with Hawaiian Tropic and Miss Hooters Alabama.
So – come on Canada – be sure to tune in to Monday Night RAW (TSN 9:00 p.m. ET) and SmackDown! (Thursdays on The Score 8:00 p.m. ET) and to catch all the action and visit www.wwe.com to vote for your favourite! Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For our activities in Canada, go to Canada.wwe.com.
