America's Next Top Model ~ Cycle 4 - Page 24

CrimsonTide4 · #1 07-10-2005, 10:07 PM

Yaya Lands Lead Film Role Alongside Antonio Banderas

New York, NY - America's Next Top Model finalist, Yaya, will be making her big screen debut in early 2006. She landed a leading role in the upcoming dance-drama entitled Take the Lead, starring opposite Antonio Banderas.

You may remember Yaya as the outspoken Brown University graduate who was the runner-up on season 3 of America's Next Top Model. Being a top contender in the hit TV show landed her enough of a buzz that she was immediately signed to the prestigious modeling agency, Ford Models. Her flawless photographs and talent on the runway were undeniable.

A rare combination of beauty and brains, Yaya is a multi-faceted individual, with an incredible ability to excel at anything she chooses to do. Yaya is not simply a supermodel. Thus, it should be no surprise that well be seeing Yaya on the big screen very soon.

Yaya will play the role of a dance student. The film is inspired by the true story of international ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane. Banderas plays the role of a former professional dancer (Dulane) who volunteers to give dance lessons to New York public school students.

The story unfolds when his ballroom methods clash with the students hip hop style, but teacher and students later team up to create a new style of dance. Yaya's prominent role as a dancer allows her to showcase her background as a dancer.

Currently being filmed in Toronto, the picture will be directed by Liz Friedlander and released by New Line Cinema in early 2006

fun4real · #2 07-10-2005, 10:17 PM

Interesting to hear about YaYa. Have to see the promo for the movie. The write-up does nothing for me.

Will wait for y'all to go see it and write the reviews here...LOL

Dvyne Evolushun · #3 07-10-2005, 10:18 PM

Wow, she & Eva are doing their thang!

RBL · #4 07-11-2005, 07:52 AM

GO YAYA!!!

ladylike · #5 07-11-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Banderas plays the role of a former professional dancer (Dulane) who volunteers to give dance lessons to New York public school students.

The story unfolds when his ballroom methods clash with the students hip hop style, but teacher and students later team up to create a new style of dance.

Hmmm, let me guess. He's going to teach the students discipline and they're going to teach him a lil' bit of soul.

treblk · #6 07-11-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by ladylike
Hmmm, let me guess. He's going to teach the students discipline and they're going to teach him a lil' bit of soul.

And there you have the movie

Missam05 · #7 07-11-2005, 06:54 PM

Gooooo Yaya!!

Conskeeted7 · #8 07-11-2005, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by ladylike
Hmmm, let me guess. He's going to teach the students discipline and they're going to teach him a lil' bit of soul.

I'm glad she got a role in a movie. I believe she's talented. However, I'm tired of seeing this same type of plot.

CrimsonTide4 · #9 07-11-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by ladylike
Hmmm, let me guess. He's going to teach the students discipline and they're going to teach him a lil' bit of soul.

Dangerous Minds meets Flashdance/Fame/Save the Last Dance.

lostnfound117 · #10 09-14-2005, 02:54 PM

lostnfound117 · #11 09-14-2005, 02:55 PM

Tickled Pink 2 · #12 09-14-2005, 03:22 PM

Those are really nice pics! I saw the one above Eva on Celebrity fit Club. Jackee really disliked her. She kept saying she wants to be around 180 (mind you - she was down to 170 something. The trainer was like "do not use that as an excuse to eat yourself back to 180lbs."