From Combat Boots to High Heels: Raquel Riley's "Got the Look"

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Tonight at 9pm EST, the second season of TV Land's,She's Got the Look will debut. She's Got the Look is a "model competition for women over 35." This season, the military community has someone to cheer for. Raquel Riley, a former Army Captain, was chosen as a finalist.

Raquel Riley of Clinton, MD is a former officer of the US Military and a top ten finalist on, "She's Got the Look," premiering June 11th at 9pm EST on TV Land. Riley ditches her combat boots for heels and struts her stuff down the runway in this 35 and over reality modeling competition that searches for the next face of the fashion industry.

35 Year-old Raquel takes her discipline and athleticism from Captain to the catwalk with an undeniably motivated and confident attitude and the support of her husband and three kids.

Click here to see Raquel's screen test (she's featured in the third video).

Next Thursday, at 8pm EST, SpouseBUZZ will talk with Raquel about being a finalist on the show, and about her time in the Army. Stay turned for more information on how to listen to the show, and how you can call in and speak with Raquel.

More background below:


Raquel Riley of Clinton, MD is one of ten finalists competing to be the next new face of the modeling industry on the second season of TV Land's original reality show competition "She's Got The Look" premiering on Thursday, June 11th at 9PM ET/PT. This eight-episode series is a collaboration with Wilhelmina Models, Inc. that sets out to discover a sophisticated, beautiful and confident woman -- over the age of 35 -- destined to become the next great supermodel. The winner will receive a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models, Inc., a fashion spread in SELF Magazine and a check for $100,000. Returning as host of "She's Got The Look" is prominent supermodel Kim Alexis along with judges Beverly Johnson - who recently appeared in the All-Black Issue for Italian Vogue - celebrity stylist Robert Verdi and Wilhelmina President Sean Patterson. The series is executive-produced by Emmy© Award-Winner Allison Grodner ("Big Brother," "Blow Out").

Having served in the military to help pay for college, 35-year-old Riley feels that it's time to finally make her mark on the modeling world. She feels that she is a natural in front of the camera and that her beauty truly shines through whenever she is posing for the cameras. With a supportive husband and her three kids, she believes that she is ready to conquer the competition and take home the winning prize.

The second season of "She's Got The Look," which expands from six episodes to eight, chronicles a nationwide model search resulting in bringing 20 contenders to New York City. These semi-finalists will be put to the test and face an immediate challenge, from which ten finalists will be selected to live in a New York City loft. The ten finalists will compete in photo shoots, a video shoot and high fashion runway shows. Guest stars making this season the most glamorous yet are some of the biggest names in the modeling industry, including Rachel Hunter, Frederique, and Beth (Ostrosky) Stern.


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