Top Models in Action: Katarzyna Dolinska
November 1, 2008 by Erin Balser
This week’s Top Model in Action was Cycle 10 beauty Katarzyna Dolinska. I’m really glad that Katarzyna is finally getting the recognition she deserves–she was easily one of the best and most promising models in her cycle and the judges couldn’t stand her. At first, she got the “sexy” edit, then she got the “boring” edit, then she was booted from the show for no good reason.
That being said, the fact ANTM is trying to claim credit for her success is a bit weird. Oh well. Katarzyna’s been busy doing tons of print work and is signed with Elite Model Management.
I loved Katarzyna, I think she was my favorite contestant in Cycle 10. It’s great to see she’s doing so well post-show!
Yeah, I never understood why she was eliminated. She had many good pictures, some a bit worse, but nonetheless a very consistant competitor, and I was really suprised that she was eliminated. She had good pictures and a great runway walk. I think Tyra had a big problem with Katarzyna for some reason, she didn’t seem to like her at all, calling her boring all the time. Katarzyna wasn’t my favourite in the beginning, and I rooted for Lauren, but further on in the competition Kat grew to be my favourite. I think Tyra was very rude to her, and the fact that she couldn’t pronounce her name was astounding. To be honest, I hate America’s Next Top Model, but I still watch it. It’s entertaining and it’s fun with all the photoshoots and things, but none of the winners ever make it big. I think Whitney is fake, but I don’t really mind that she won, ’cause her career hasn’t really been THAT fantastic, and Anya was much much better.
Katarzyna is standing on her own two feet and doesn’t need to win the competition to get a contract with Elite. I’m really happy for her and I hope her career will be very successful.
I’m kind of annoyed too about ANTM claiming credit for her success. The judges didn’t see it, and maybe hope they would have let her continue the competition.
Of course during the spot, her name was still butchered. Kat was one of my favs too. She’s working over in Greece right now and has been in several fashion shows and had at least two spreads in Greek mags in addition to the work she’s done over here including the City mag and the CosmoGirl gig. The reason for her being featured in the TMIA spot though was strictly because of the Women’s Wear Daily gig she got. Otherwise, I can’t see Tyra and gang spotlighting her.
Katarzyna was my favourite right from the beginning. I also agree that Tyra had something against her. She probably saw all the potential Kat had and couldn’t stand the fact that someone could outshine Tyra. And then gone she was. But it was a blessing in disguise because she’s done far better than a lot of contestants who have gone further in the competition. Good for Kat! And I wishe her lots of success!!
well of course, without antm she’s unknown?! so it’s just normal for antm to claim a part of her success. anyway, i know she’ll go far. go kat!