Also Heidi was discovered in a modelling contest, in 1992. Her discovery came about through one of the 1990`s late night shows, moderated by Thomas Gottschalk. There, Heidi Klum beat out around 25,000 competitors. At the time, she commented that she had actually just wanted to win a car, one of the prizes in the competition.  From today´s point of view, the foregone automobile prize was insignificant compared to the successful modeling career sparked by her participation in the contest. Instead of a car, she won a highly remunerated three-year modeling contract, with guaranteed minimum earnings of over 300,000 U.S. dollars.
But before beginning work under the contract, Heidi opted to first complete secondary school.  Then in the summer of 1992, she decided to pursue her dream job: modeling. She turned down a position as a trainee in fashion design. In 1997, she hit the catwalk for the first time, walking a Victoria?s Secret show.
Her big breakthrough came in 1998, after she managed to land the cover shoot for the American magazine "Sports Illustrated."  She thus stepped into the ranks of the supermodels.  To this day she remains a very well-known model, as well as a very successful businesswoman.

In 1999, the then-gymnast was discovered at the Munich Oktoberfest by perhaps the most famous and successful modeling agent in Germany, Louisa von Minckwitz. Immediately after a test shoot in Paris, Julia landed on the cover of French Elle.
As a result, the Louisa Models agency received a flood of inquiries. In 2002, Julia walked in Milan for the first time, in a fashion show by Tom Ford. She was booked at once for the Yves Saint Laurent show in Paris, 2003, which the designer both opened and closed. That was the breakthrough for Julia.
From then on, her career took off.   In 2005, she even received a Bambi as the best Shooting Star. Not only does she have advertising contracts with prominent brands such as Chloé, H & M, Dolce & Gabbana and Yves Saint Laurent. But also one can no longer imagine Victoria's Secret fashion without her.  She therefore belongs alongside the other big names in the model elite.

As a 17-year old, Claudia Schiffer was approached by a dark-haired man in a Duesseldorf disco.  The man claimed to be the head of a model agency. As it turned out, it was Michel Levaton, the head of the Paris agency "Metropolitan." Sparked by this nocturnal encounter in 1987, Claudia Schiffer became the most photographed model in the world. Had Claudia Schiffer reacted otherwise in this situation, assuredly her life would have been completely different.  
But because of her decision, test shoots in Paris and a photo session for Elle magazine quickly followed.
She soon drew the attention of German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, and two years later, in 1991, became the best paid photo model in the world. Since then, she has appeared on hundreds of magazine covers.  She reportedly landed the highest paid advertising contract in history with Revlon.  Although the exact amount of the contract remains confidential, the figure generally talked about is 10 million U.S. dollars.

In 1995, Eva applied for the Bravo-Girl and -Boy competition. Although she did not place among the top few contestants, she finished in the top ten.  She thus won the opportunity for sample photoshoots with the prestigious modeling agency Louisa Models in Munich. After graduating 1998, she began a professional modeling career. She set Paris, Tokyo and New York as her goals in order to work for Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and others.  And of course to take part in a variety of ready-to-wear shows.
The renowned photographer Ellen von Unwerth photographed her for Playboy in 2004. In 2005, Eva was was chosen by the magazine FHM, as "Sexiest Woman in the World." In addition to catwalk appearances and photo shoots, she has become a popular model for commercials and advertising campaigns.

The Elite modeling agency discovered the young Tyra Banks in 1991, when she was only seventeen years old. She is now one of the most prominent models in the US.  In 1994 and 1996, Tyra was selected by People Magazine as one of the fifty most beautiful people in the world.  Before her modeling career, Tyra was accepted by five different colleges to major in film and TV production.  She decided, however, to first pursue a career on the catwalk. In 1997, she won the Michael Award for Supermodel of the Year. In 2000, she was chosen for the runner-up spot in Black Men Magazine?s 10 Most Beautiful Women of the Year.  She was also the first African-American to appear on the covers of Gentlemen?s Quarterly, Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue and the Victoria's Secret catalog. In addition to her flourishing modeling career, she appeared in numerous films and videos.  She created the successful Americas Next Top Model series in 2003, which she also produced and moderated.

Werner Schreyer?s great resemblance to James Dean, the American actor and heart-throb who died in 1955, certainly opened a door or two for the elegant Austrian.  His work for renowned international designers such as Calvin Klein, Versace, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Gucci, Prada,  and his collaboration with star photographers including Richard Avedon, Bruce Webber, Mario Testino, Herb Ritts, brought Schreyer into the limelight.  He appeared on the covers of ELLE, VOGUE and many other magazines.  In Germany, Werner Schreyer was known above all as the "cult model" of Hugo Boss.  Werner was discovered at age 17 by Mario Testino, the internationally known fashion and advertising photographer.  Testino was the first to photograph him for a major promotional campaign. He also photographed Werner for the cover of French Vogue, making him the first male ever to adorn the cover.

In 1987, the quest for new experiences brought Markus Schenkenberg, a 193 cm (6? 4?) tall Swede, to the US. In 1989, photographer Barry King discovered him on Venice Beach, where Marcus was rollerskating to keep fit.  King recommended that Marcus become a model, and offered to take portfolio pictures and give assistance in finding an agency. In 1990, Schenkenberg found himself in New York, where he signed a modeling contract for the agency Boss Models. He was photographed alongside Carre Otis in a Calvin Klein jeans advertising campaign.  These photographs, taken by Bruce Weber, resulted in his modeling career breakthrough. In the same year, Marcus Schenkenberg became the first man to appear on the cover of Harper's Bazaar.  To date, he has been booked for advertising campaigns and fashion shows by Calvin Klein, Gianni Versace, Donna Karan, Ungaro and Iceberg, among others. Marcus Schenkenberg appeared on the covers of Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Elle and other magazines.  After his career took off, he appeared in photo shoots with Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss. Of course, he also was in many commercials, for example for L? Oréal.   Marcus Schenkenberg is the best paid male supermodel in the world and has contracts with agencies in New York, London and Paris. Through his career, he paved the way for many other male models and for better pay in the industry.

In 2001, a good friend arranged for Brad Kroenig to present himself to various model agencies in Florida. He quickly met with success, soon being signed by Ford Models agency. His debut job, a contract with Cosmopolitan magazine, paid a rather modest $150.  Only three months later, Brad decided to quit school in order to concentrate on his career as a model.  He moved to New York.  In the first year, following the advice of his agent, he grew his hair out, lost weight, and prepared a Sedcard. Kroenig soon appeared in magazines and catalogs for Maxim and Abercrombie & Fitch.  In 2002, he promoted the Italian designer label Fendi alongside Linda Evangelista.  A year later, he graced the cover of Italian Vogue and the London Loaded magazine; modeled for Armani; and together with  Marcus Schenkenberg, Axel Hermann and Ryan Burns, stood in front of the camera for photographer Leslie Kee. In November 2003, Krönig appeared with Gisele Bundchen in a twelve-page photo series in  Harper's Bazaar.  Just two years after his entry into the modeling business, he earned 30,000 to 45,000 U.S. dollars per photo shoot, and could afford to refuse orders.