Real Housewives' star searches for next top model in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When you combine a group of fashionistas, add a few dramatic moments and place them against the backdrop of the city of Atlanta, you end up with "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

One of those housewives is in Charlotte searching for the next top model.

The Cynthia Bailey Model Search will take place at the Omni Hotel May 26-27.

Cynthia Bailey, top model turned reality TV star, sat down with Channel 9 anchor, Erica Bryant, to discuss her newfound fame as a TV star, why she decided to open up a fashion school and a few tips for budding models.

Her model search is intended to find Charlotte's next top model while teaching model hopefuls a thing or two about fashion.

Cynthia Bailey discusses her Model Search and why she decided to bring it to Charlotte:

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Cynthia Bailey gives honest advice to model hopefuls:

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Cynthia Bailey talks becoming a TV star overnight:

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The Cynthia Bailey Model Search

Saturday, May 26

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Model Search Registration: Models, please bring a comp card or two snapshots and a completed registration form (will be emailed to you once your register online, please be sure to enter your email)

1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Cynthia Bailey Model Search

Sunday, May 27

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Business of Modeling Seminar – Cynthia Bailey/Rodney Harris/Nadia Shahrik/Susie Sugerman/Leon Craig/Marcus Jackson

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Getting the Most from Your Photography – Derek Blanks

12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Learning How to Look Your Best Seminar – Patrick Cooper

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Hair Is the Way – Derek J

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Putting Your Best Face Forward Seminar – Reggie Wells

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