The ultimate search of the new Top Model which is independent, talented and fashion conscious. Established by the “Globana”-Group" in 1993, the first Top Model of the World event was held in Miami. Since its conception, the competition has expanded throughout the globe, with over 60 licensed competitions taking place in countries such as Spain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, El Salvad
or, Curacao, Romania, Ukraine, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Ethiopia and many more. All of them are arranging national competitions with more than 150,000 delegates worldwide! Each winner of a national contest will compete in the world final where all of them have the opportunity to represent their country. National winners are coming from a mix of different cultural horizons are selected according to their natural beauty, photogenic qualities, their personality but also based on their potential to fit into the current fashion and marketing trends. The Top Model of the World competition boasts more than 150,000 contestants from over 60 countries worldwide. Highlights have been the 2005 finale in Humen (China) when it was held for the very first time in Asia. In a spectacular "Open Air"- Show, the Final was aired live and with an audience of over 10,000 people attending. The event was live broadcasted with over 360 Mio Viewers worldwide. The WBO is not just a network of modeling agencies and national pageant organizations, it is an exclusive brand with lots of activities such as model management, the Top Model of the World competition and world-class licensing.
29 years after its creation, the Top Model of the World became a fundamental reference in the modeling industry. WBO is enjoying an unquestionable reputation, reinforced by a massive and international media coverage.