The new season of America's Next Top Model is almost here. Paulina Porizkova, Nigel Barker and "Miss J," J. Alexander join Tyra Banks at the judges table again for cycle 12. The following 13 contestants will compete to win the grand prize:

Allison, 20, artist; New Orleans
Aminat, 21, student; Union, N.J.
Celia, 25, designer fashion sales; Cynthiana, Ky.
Fo, 19, student; Albuquerque, N.M.
Isabella, 19, aspiring model; Barboursville, Va.
Jessica, 18, student; Bradenton, Fla.
Kortnie, 24, nonprofit organizer; Houston
London, 18, student; Arlington, Texas
Natalie, 19, student; Palos Verdes, Calif.
Nijah, 18, aspiring model; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Sandra, 19, student; Rockville, Md.
Tahlia, 18, student; Phoenix
Teyona, 20, loss prevention representative; Woodstown, N.J.

America's Next Top Model premieres February 25, 2009 on The CW.