Who will walk the runway during New York Fashion Week and win $20,000? You decide.
Lynee Mallory (Lyneé Michelle)
Must finish first in their group to advance to the Finals.
Voting for this round ends on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
About Lynee Mallory (Lyneé Michelle)
I’m a single mother of two. A singer, Songwriter actress and model. First born is 25. He is autistic and I’ve struggled as a single mother with him. Second born is 11. At age 44 I’m still pursuing my Dreams with the same charisma as I have always.
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What makes you the Next Runway Star?
I am 511 a mature woman and very different. The things I can do with $20,000 and giving back to people would be a major step into fulfilling one of my dreams. I have modeled 25years ago and currently Im actively modeling. I’m also a singer/songwriter and I act as well. What makes me the next runway star… 1 being that I’ve been resilient through the years. Life hasn’t always been easy for me. I Actually consider myself a diamond, they withstand so much pressure but a true diamond gets refined under pressure. As I have really bloomed as the years have progressed. Without going into all of the history in my life's traumatic past, let’s just to say I’m a survivor of almost everything, a woman can possibly go through and still made it out being healthy, safe, and without losing myself. I thank God for this and I thank God for allowing me to be unchanged and I know I still retain my innocence throughout it all.( Inshort) So resilience and being A diamond is what makes me a Star⭐️.
What would this once in a lifetime experience mean to you and why?
All this once in a lifetime experience will be life-changing for me. I would really go and lean into the moment and be present in the moment. I feel as though life has cultured me, made me ready well as prepared for this very moment. I would be able to get a jumpstart on everything I’ve been walking in faith to accomplish. The exposure alone that I would receive from this…. because I know I would use it very wisely, it would catapult me in the right places and the right people I need to be with. Given this opportunity I would just continue to shine my light through every testimony that I’ve had in my life to reach others. It would mean the world 🌍 to me.
What are you most proud of about yourself or what have you overcome and why?
My most proud of myself for being a single mom and handling everything I need to handle and hold down in my fort.(Home) independently. I’m also very proud that I’ve kept pushing despite obstacles and I’ve always done things in a positive manner without going to negative extreme measures. I’m very proud of myself for pushing and keep going despite sometimes my inner voice saying all you’re too old and releasing new music recently. I’m really proud of myself with starting my own music publishing company to release my albums professionally. With the release of Love Lyneé Michelle, Hood JaZz album, as well as my recent single FAITH and new music coming out. I am most proud of being a parent of a disabled child he’s autistic and all the adversaries I’ve gone through with him and how he’s turned around still needs help at times but it’s a ongoing DAILY-thing and I’m doing well with it and staying optimistic and happy.
What would you do with the $20,000 cash prize?
I first give 10%, if not more to a charity of my choice which I have a few. What’s 20,000 could help bring me with some of my bills that I’ve been struggling with in recent days and I can also use some to throw it back into my craft to keep nurturing what it is I’ve always been passionate about
Content from Lynee Mallory (Lyneé Michelle)
Faith
Faith is an uplifting anthem song which merges R&B pop, hip-hop, and gospel influences all packed into one powerful message
Rather go blind
Lyneé singing, performing a straight through one take of Etta James rather go blind, classic song
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