PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/13/06 -- UPN 57 will hold a local casting call for Tyra Banks' hit reality show "America's Next Top Model" on Thursday, February 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In true V.I.P. style, the series will search for couture-clad hopefuls at Jay-Z's Atlantic City hot spot, the 40/40 Club, 2120 Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey. UPN 57's casting call will help local applicants prepare their videotaped auditions on a first-come, first-served basis. All videotaped auditions will be forwarded to "America's Next Top Model."

Females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes and sizes, are eligible to apply, but must be at least 5'7" tall and be U.S. citizens. No prior modeling experience is preferred. Applicants must bring a completed application form, a signed release and waiver form, a photocopied ID, and three required photos to the local auditions. The required photos should include a headshot, a full-length photo, and a swimsuit photo. Polaroid photos are acceptable. Each aspiring model should be prepared to show off her runway walk and explain why she could be America's Next Top Model. Application forms and eligibility requirements are available at www.upn57.com.

UPN 57 (WPSG-TV) is part of the CBS Television Stations division, one of the largest network-owned station groups, consisting of 21 CBS stations, 15 UPN, one WB and two stations not affiliated with major networks.

Contact:
Joanne Calabria
215-238-4964