FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - FEMALES - 1st Place: Diana Chaloux
San Antonio, Texas
Diana sure stirred up some media attention. She already has magazine photo shoots lined up and has been asked to attend media parties. She was even one of the CELEBRITY guests appearing at football star Preist Holmes’ event; shmoozed with Dancing with the Stars Mario Lopes; and was even asked for an autograph by Eva Longoria’s father!
Y’all should join Diana in Texas at her very own show on Oct 18 2008!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - FEMALES - 2nd Place: Julie Marsland
Quebec - Age 29
Trained by Yannik Morin of Le BatCave
Julie has appeared in multiple magazine features, on several covers and even has her own billboard off the highway!
Watch for more of Julie! Show your support at the very first Julie Marsland FAME Classic June 2009.
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - FEMALES - 3rd Place: Annette Milbers
31 Years - Calgary Alberta
Trains herself and by Paul Anthony - both who train many athletes for the FAME World Tour
As a result of competing Annette has appeared on numerous magazines covers, in many features and is often a TV and Radio guest! Competing is now her passion helping to take her career to new levels! And now she can share that passion with you through her training video (currently in production), her upcoming book on recipes and training and the launch of the Annette Milbers FAME Classic in Spring 2009!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - FEMALES - 4th Place: Ri Anne Hall
31 Years Old - South Africa
Ri Anne is self trained and is obviously doing something right. As soon as she stepped on stage she caught the attention of all the judges! “I’m living my dream”. Congratulations! See you in South Africa this August!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - FEMALES - 5th Place: Eva Sefcova
30 Years - Calgary Alberta
A weekend Eva will ALWAYS remember... The FAME World Championships 2008 is when Eva was proposed to by her now fiance (and current trainer) James Scott! In front of a roaring audience and all the athletes, Eva was in complete disbelief when James was called out on stage and asked her to be his wife.
What a great way to start off the evening!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - MALES - 1st Place: Kendall Wood
Georgia, USA
Always smiling and super sleek Kendall once again prevailed! Despite ‘fun times’ crossing the border and being the chauffeur to his new friends coming in from Bufffalo, Kendall is always ‘on’ once he hits the stage. When he’s not competing, Kendall has been busy shooting for magazines. Just recently he was featured on the his first cover, Maximum Fitness.
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - MALES - 2nd Place: Obi Obadike
32 Years Old - USA
This is the first FAME Championships event where we have seen Obi and he sure did impress!
Watch out for this guy... He’s definitely going places! Watch for him on upcoming magazine covers!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - MALES - 3rd Place: Andrew Judson
29 Years - Toronto Ontario
Clark Kent and Superman have nothing on Andrew Judson... One day we’ll see people in ‘Andrew Judson’ costumes! :-) Recently this rising superstar was cast in a play where he learned to sing and dance, two talents he didn’t realize he had. If you want to learn from (and meet) Andrew join him at his Camp this August
Andrew’s Philosophy:
“Nothing tastes as good as ripped feels”
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - MALES - 4th Place: Harry White
36 years - North Carolina
Smile, smile smile... Those were words we tried to drill into Harry the last time he competed... Congratulations Harry with that smile you now have the full package!!
Competing has helped Harry’s Personal Training business ‘Superior Performance Training’, giving him more exposure for his clients allowing him to continually inspire people to maintain their fitness.
FITNESS MODEL - PRO SHOW - MALES - 5th Place: Washington Candido
36 Years - Jacksonville, Florida
Although the trip started off as an adventure (‘interesting times’ at the border) Washington finally made it into Toronto just in time to compete and secure himself a spot in the top 5. He was even smiling and joking with the audience despite all he just went through. Congratulations Washington! Looking forward to your show this September... Sunny Florida, here we come!
FITNESS MODEL -PRO MASTERS SHOW - FEMALES - 1st Place: Laurie Dickson
41 - British Columbia - Self Trained
Owner of Aspire2BFit, Lauri continually motivates her clients through fitness competitions by ‘walking the walk’ and ‘talking the talk’ with her philosophy “With drive, motivation and ambition you can conquer anything!”
Laurie is also a Motocross Racing Champion and a columnist for Inside Fitness! Congratulations!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO MASTERS SHOW - FEMALES - 2nd Place: Danielle Carrington
44 - New York- Trained by Jajudin Foster
Danielle’s road to a healthy and fit lifestyle was not an easy one, so she is an inspiration to all who may not feel that they too can take charge of their health! Take Danielle’s advice and ‘Go for the Gold”, Aside from competing Danielle enjoys motorcycle riding and traveling! Join her at her show coming up soon in New York!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO MASTERS SHOW - FEMALES - 3rd Place: Marie Newton
49 Years Old! - Toronto, Ontario
Trainer : Tony Boutagy
Marie has been competing for the last 4 years and loves how they help her continually improve her level of fitness.
When not training, Marie can be found surfing, golfing and traveling the world!
FITNESS MODEL - FEMALES ADVANCED - SHORT - 1st Place: Nicole Carvalho ***New FAME Pro!
31 Years - Calgary, Alberta
Nicole is welcomed to the FAME Pro Family by FAME and her actual family, sis Wendy Carvalho-Ashby (FAME Figure Pro) and brother-in-law Kevin Ashby (FAME Bodybuilding Pro)!
Not realizing that Nicole was nursing a severe hamstring injury at the FAME Prairies earlies this year, the only feedback the judges were able to give was that she should walk faster across the stage (lol - she was going v e r y slow!). Glad to see you’re healed now Nicole... We knew you had it in you!
Welcome to the FAME (& Carvalho-Ashby) Pro family!
FITNESS MODEL - FEMALES ADVANCED - SHORT - 2nd Place: Catherine Tanaka
28 Years - Toronto, Ontario
Trained by FAME Pro Bodybuilder Andre Rzazewski & Anthony Damien
Hooked ever since her debut at the Lyzabeth Lopez FAME Classic (and dominating the stage) we knew we’d see a lot more of Catherine! Congratulations.... Hey, is that pizza crust made of spelt by any chance? :-)))
Catherine’s Philosophy is to “Play Hard. Train Harder.” That explains her love of Adventure Racing!
FITNESS MODEL - FEMALES ADVANCED - SHORT:
3rd Place: Isabelle Rochon - 32 Years - Montreal, QC - Trained by FAME Athlete Yannik Morin of La BatCave
4th: Isabelle Desroches - 31 Years- Same info as above...lol Yannik must be so proud!
5th: Laura Ceccarelli - Only 19 years old! Winnipeg, Manitoba - Trained by Dan Brown
FITNESS MODEL - FEMALES ADVANCED - TALL - 1st Place: Nadja Scantambario ***New FAME Pro!
32 Years - Montreal, Quebec
Nadja was ‘discovered’ at FAME East 2008 and wasn’t even sure if these types of competitions were suitable for her. But we knew different - and were able to convince her to compete...that day! Although FAME East didn’t land her the Pro Status she hoped for, (she still did very well), she took all our suggestions, fine tuned her physique and tweaked her performance... and now is able to compete with best of the best in the Pro lineup! Good work!
psstt.. Nadja... Keep in mind ‘Fit Duos’... We still think you guys should do it!
FITNESS MODEL - FEMALES ADVANCED - TALL- 2nd Place: Stacey Clough
Only 20 Years - Victoria, BC - Self Trained
Stacey makes up one half of the “Thunder n Lighting” girls together with fellow FAME Athlete Naomi Keane. Not only were these girls pretty much inseparable during the event, they also wore matching ‘Thunder n Lightning’ jackets thanks to a the trend started at FAME West by FAME staff extraordinaire, Kevin Friesen. Saying ‘Thunder” raises a bicep. “Lighting” raises the other. Then the two girls go into a most muscular crab shot in unison saying “Don’t get caught in the storm!”... Well you both did it... placing in the top of your respective categories. Congratulations!
FITNESS MODEL - FEMALES ADVANCED - TALL:
3rd Place: Ashlee Samaska - 28 Years - Calgary, Alberta - Self Trained
4th: Jordana Ricketts - 33 - Newmarket ON - After many years off and some kids later, Jordana made a comeback
5th: Deanna Griffith - 32 Years - High Level, Alberta - Trained by Angie Mann
(More pics coming soon!)
FITNESS MODEL - MALES ADVANCED - 1st Place: Garfield Wilson ***New FAME Pro!
39 Years - Ladner, British Columbia - Trained by Sol Gregory
Having the opportunity to compete as a Muscle Model as well (some pics featured here) Garfield knows how to tailor his physique for either category to best suit that division. His acting background and ability to jump right away into character may have helped.... Whatever the trick... Congratulations, Garfield -you looked fantastic! Watching you jump in the air and scream out with pride when your name was announced was priceless!
Welcome to the FAME Pro Family!
FITNESS MODEL - MALES ADVANCED - 2nd Place: Leroy Bascombe
26 Years - Toronto , Ontario - Self Trained
Wait, that’s not Leroy... That’s Lexington Steele!
Leroy and his ‘abs of steel’ are a big hit in the competition circuit. No wonder competing has helped give him confidence... and exposure! He is a newly sponsored athlete and wants to help others with their own branding and marketing. That’s why he recently started a new business - 4th Quarter Marketing! Nice!!
Hope to see both you and your gal (Tamara Nikic) bring it to the Fit Duo category!
FITNESS MODEL - MALES ADVANCED - 3rd Place: Stanleigh Mitchell
34 Years Old - Toronto Ontario - Trained by De’lesia Carvalho
Owner of a Fitness & Wellness Business, Stanleigh practices what he preaches. “Live to be fit - with perseverance, commitment and hard work. Maintain an equal balance of wellness through spiritual, emotional and physical means”
FITNESS MODEL - MALES ADVANCED - 4th Place: James Minsky
Only 21 Years Old - Toronto ON - Self Trained
Scouted only a week prior to the competition at his gym, James knew he had what it takes to become a FAME Model. Maintaining his diet and training year round this is how he always looks. After attending FAME Idol and getting some valuable tips (he did actually smile... a couple times! Lol), James was fast tracked to Level 3! Congratulations!
FITNESS MODEL - MALES ADVANCED - 5th Place: Sang Il Jo
26 Years - Toronto Ontario - Self Trained
Sang Il had his whole family watching his performance back in Korea. Knowing that, he entered almost every category.. Best Routines, Fitness Model and Bodybuilding... Even more impressive, he just learned how to pose the day before at the ‘last minute’ FAME Prep Camp!
Congratulations Sang Il... You had the whole judging panel smiling!
FITNESS MODEL - PRO MASTERS SHOW - MALES - 1st Place: Luis Castillo
41 Years - New York - Self Trained
After major spinal surgery in 1996 Luis now has 4 screws in his spine and continued to train and compete despite doctors hesitancy. He says that competing has helped him in more ways than just physical recovery. It has given him a new sense of confidence, allowing him to do public speaking and in doing so inspiring others who may not realize that they too can overcome their disabilities. You look fantastic Luis! Congratulations!.
FITNESS MODEL - PRO MASTERS SHOW - MALES - 2nd Place: Evert McIlwain
53 Years Old - Trained by FAME Pro Karen Reidel-Gallagher
Evert loves competing because of the results he sees! Plus the themewear round allows you to briefly become someone else! He is the manager of a Children’s Mental Health Centre and he’s also a singer!
Evert’s advice: “You can do it! Just make goals and be true to yourself!”
FITNESS MODEL - MASTERS SHOW - FEMALES - 1st Place: Colleen Mallett ***New FAME Masters Pro!
46 Years - Calgary Alberta
Trainer: Mike Porter
Striving towards peak efficiency in mind, body and spirit, Colleen maintains ‘You are what you THINK. You are what you Eat. It’s always a good time to improve your habits”
FITNESS MODEL - MASTERS SHOW - FEMALES - 2nd Place: Helen Aranis
38 - Aurora Ontario - Self Trained
After being told she couldn’t compete, Helen took that as a new challenge and decided to go for it anyways! Now proving that she can do it, competing has impacted Helen’s 2 children (Evan & Emily) to embrace both the fitness lifestyle (they actually train alongside her) and the notion that everyone should be confident and full of self -esteem... As Helen states “Believe! Believe in yourself, your mind and your body. Just believe in you!”
FITNESS MODEL - MASTERS SHOW - FEMALES - 3rd Place: Tanya Platt
37 Years - Toronto, Ontario - Trainer: Kevin Fletcher
Tanya has always been ambitious and motivated thriving in a competitive environment. Add in her enjoyment of meeting like minded individuals and a fun atmosphere - and now you know why Tanya has been drawn to FAME.
She is an Educational Consultant currently helping schools better their overall programs & national results... Thanks!!
“Life is to short to wake up with regrets” “Love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don’t” “Believe everything happens for a reason.” “If you get a chance, take it” “If it changes your life, let it... Most important, be Happy!”
FITNESS MODEL RUNNERS UP:
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE ATHLETES!! YOU ARE ALL WINNERS!!
Much improved since the Ainsley McSorley FAME Classic.. Congratulations!
Annabell Dick - 30 - Calgary, AB
Trainers: Dakota Hart & Paul Anthony
What motivates Annabell? The rush when training at 5AM everyday!
Wow!!
Luciana Pursell - 31 Years
Conneticut
Trainer Mike Fisher
Dr. Amanda Diep - 37 Years
Calgary, Alberta
Trainer FAME Pro Eva Sefcova
Lindsey Karcha - 30 Years - Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Trainer Rachelle Stevens
Karen Kryzanowski - 28 Years
Toronto, ON
Trainer: FAME Athlete Jamal Thomas
Kailey Michelle Plain - 21 Years - Alberta
Trainer: FAME Pro Fatima Leite Kusch
We’re glad Kailey found FAME because competing has helped her conquer an eating disorder.
Sherry Azure Haig - 32
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Trainer: Darren Mehling
Cassandra Fraser - 26 Years
Ottawa, Ontario
Trained by FAME Bodybuilder Bryan Kluke
These photos were taken during the FAME Worlds Weekend
Super Couple
Kamber (29) & Edan Lindenbach!
Calgary, Alberta
Trained by FAME Pro Annette Milbers
After a car accident, setting their sites on a contest was just what was needed to motivate and speed their recovery!
FAME Pro
Edie Shephard (34)
Edie is an inspiration to other women and mothers. She is also an entrepreneur, owner of Fitedie’s Eats!
FAME Pro
Arysta Bogner (25 years)
A true entrepreneur Arysta models both her physique and her product, the TravelRoller
“Fitness comes from a state of mind. Full potential is only achieved when the spirit and mind unite”
FAME Pro
Maci Zimmerman
29 - Alberta
Trained by
Paul Anthony
Having competed for what she thought was her first and only show 5 years ago, Maci is now hooked!
“Competing strengthens you inside (mentally) and out (physically)”
FAME Pro
Fatima Leite Kusch
33 - Alberta
Trained by Cathy Savage
Fatima thanks her husband Jeff for all his support - which was evident at the competition when he was heard shouting out ‘That’s my wife!” (The emcee, FAME Pro Melissa Tucker then replied ‘and that’s her husband’!)
Join Fatima for her own FAME event this Fall!
FAME Fitness Pro
Naomi Keane
22 yrs - Victoria, BC
Trained by Chris Kinnear
“Happy is for those who are willing to pay the price and make their dreams come true”
FAME Pro Ainsley McSorley
Winnipeg, MB
Ainsley’s name was all over the media during the Worlds weekend because the media caught hold of the fact that an athlete tested positive for steroids during the Ainsley McSorley FAME Classic!
FAME Pro Sarah Geiger
26 - Alberta
Trained by Jason St Marie
Growing up Sarah was always inspired by the fitness lifestyle - she was a huge wrestling fan! Instead of Barbies she played with WWF figurines! Now that Sarah is a Fitness Pro herself, she feels she has attained a huge level of personal success!
“Healthy Body Healthy Mind”
”I love the gym.. then laying on a beach!!” lol
FAME Pro
Brigitte Blais
35 - Ontario
Brigitte competes for both the challenge and the transformation!! After having a daughter two years ago, we’re sure it has become even more challenging but Brigitte maintains “always give yourself the best - no matter what is happening that day”
Stay in shape with Brigitte. Join Cardio Core Bootcamp, the business that she owns.
Cindy Currie
Niagara Falls Ontario
You may recognize Cindy from the Master Championships poster that was promoting the Worlds or from the stage many years ago! Welcome back Cindy!
Gemma Williams
27 - United Kingdom
Self Trained
Gemma joined us at the Skybar FAME Launch Party before the event! It was great meeting you there and watching you ‘bring it’ to the stage!
Jennifer Flontek
33 yrs - Beaumont Alberta
Trainer: Raejha Doujziech
Jen’s family drove 16 hours to support her! You looked great!
Judy Doughty - 45 - Ontario
Trainer: Rick Gandy
“Age is not a factor. Condition is’
Melanie Wells - 36 - Ontario
Trainers: Cathy Savage, Lyzabeth Lopez
Marisa Anderson
36 years - Ontario - Self Trained
“Fitness is about setting goals and having fun!”
“Don”t let fear drive you from your dreams”
Amer Abdulaki
Only 19! Scarborough, ON
Trained by his bro!
Watch out - Amer is very driven and he plans to become the next Pro Fitness Model!
FAME Pro
Priscilla Gagliano
39 Years - Aurora, ON
Trained by: Mike Clements & Natalia Bubnova
Priscilla is a Family Studies Teacher as well as a Latin and Ballroom dancer. She has competed in so many competitions, with each one seeing improvements... Perfect for Priscilla who says “I just love to challenge myself to improve”
FAME Pro
Tyler Sarry
23 Years
Toronto, Ontario
Tyler is an actor, model and personal trainer.
He enjoys helping others achieve their goals while practicing what he preaches “Train. Don’t Complain!”
Why does Tyler compete?
“It’s my life. I’m always on the stage!”
FAME Pro - Femi Olagoke
26 Years Old - New York
Self Trained
Femi is hilarious! We were watching him prep outside during Media Day and he had tons of cameras on him. This guy just gets up and dances and bounces off anything!
He’s a dancer, actor, model and personal shopper!
Clay Hart - 34 Years Brooks, Alberta
Trained by FAME Pro
Edie Shephard
FAME Pro - LeRoy Williams - 39 Years - Mississauga, Ontario - Self Trained
The Themewear Outfit idea came easy to LeRoy... He’s a professional boxing coach!
“The Body is clay... Let’s make a Work of Art!”
Coming to Toronto for the FAME Worlds was the first time Deanna was on a plane!
Competing has inspired Ashlee to achieve levels of drive and motivation she didn’t know she had - and now this just keeps her going for more!
Jordana (far right) states
“The Body’s ONLY limitation is the Mind”
Already featured in multiple magazines, Isabelle Rochon maintains that competing brings her the exposure she’s after!
Hey, How was the Twinkie?
(she tried her first one after the show since they aren’t sold in QC)
Isabelle Desroches is also a singer!
Her philosophy:
If you want anything in life only YOU can make the difference!
Competing has proven that to her that she can achieve anything she wants.... Take note!
“Work Hard & Follow Your Diet!
Dedication is Key”
Further motivation for Laura is reuniting with her new friends she makes from the competition circuit
Jayce Lee
30 Years - Toronto, ON
Trainer: Anne Marie Baker
Jayce’s 1st FAME competition was definitely a memorable one - Robert Kennedy approached him to let him know how impressed he was with his physique! We see future mag covers in Jayce’s future!
Satnam Chana
39 - Milton, ON
Satty was a member of the FAME Agency and always got lots of jobs.. Now he’s taken his physique to the stage impressing also the judges!
Darren Spademan
39 - Calgary
At first he thought he was just going to watch his friends... Then he caught the ‘competition bug’!
Vince Delmonte
28 Years - Hamilton ON
Vince began competing to further the motivation needed to attain a 6 pack so that he would be the feature model on his soon-to-be released book “Your Six Pack Quest”.
This is Vince’s 2nd book, the first being to help other skinny guys see that they too, like Vince, can build muscles...naturally!
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