Who will walk the runway during New York Fashion Week and win $20,000? You decide.
Antwon Watson
Must finish first in their group to advance to the Semifinals.
Voting for this round ends on August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
About Antwon Watson
Name is Antwon but people call me Twon. I’m from Pennsylvania and I am 37. I like to read and play video games. I’m naturally photogenic and rarely do I ever take bad pictures. I work in the medical field and I am married with three kids.
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What makes you the Next Runway Star?
I have style and confidence. Trust me y’all going to love me.
What would this once in a lifetime experience mean to you and why?
It would mean everything to me. My grandmother was a model and she is the one who I think of when I made this decision. She died of cancer when I was young.
What are you most proud of about yourself or what have you overcome and why?
I’m most proud of my resilience throughout my life. I have overcome a lot especially after I dropped out of high school in 11th grade. Got my GED in 2010 and even got my Bachelor’s degree afterwards. It was a time I was going from couch to couch and that was at my lowest. I never let that stop me though.
What would you do with the $20,000 cash prize?
Invest it into me, my wife and kids future. Want to make my family proud.
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