Malta's hopeful 'shocked' by her pixie hairdo
The long blonde locks of Tiffany, seen here as Pink's cover girl, were chopped off to create a pixie look.
One of the judges called it "the making of an icon" but the Maltese hopeful on Britain's Next Top Model threw a tantrum when her luscious blonde hair was chopped off to make her look like a "pixie".
Tiffany Pisani, 18, was at the centre of Monday night's episode where the second of 14 finalists was eliminated from the television modelling contest.
During the popular reality show, the girls were given makeovers by top stylists, as happens in every season of the television franchise. The girls were warned that at least one of them would have her hair cut short, prompting Tiffany to tell the cameras she adamantly did not want short hair.
"I've had my hair short before and I don't think it suits me. I really hope I'm not the one," she said, in her trademark deep voice. But supermodel and show presenter Elle Macpherson told her she was the only girl with the jaw line to pull it off and she wanted her to look like a pixie.
A teary Tiffany needed a lot of convincing to cut her hair, prompting other participants to say she should dry her eyes because in the modelling industry "your hair is going to change".
After finally accepting to go with it, Tiffany said she hoped the judges would realise how much she wanted to be Britain's Next Top Model - but she remained grumpy throughout the rest of the show.
During a photo shoot, the photographer pointed out she looked like she was going to burst out crying. "It's getting to me. I looked upset. It's probably because I was crying all day and all night," she told the cameras.
But her sullen face did not ruin the photo, which won over the judges nonetheless.
Tiffany was compared to Edie Sedgwick, one of Andy Warhol's muses, and one of the judges said her photo was "worthy of an editorial".
They urged her to embrace the haircut and not let it "overtake" her.
"This is the making of an icon. It's a fantastic photo. I'm super happy with what we've done with her hair," judge and stylist Grace Woodward said during deliberation.
Elle Macpherson warned Tiffany her attitude could change everything.
Tiffany was the fourth girl to be saved from elimination.
The show is aired on Living TV on Monday nights at 10 p.m.
Started by former top model Tyra Banks, the franchise is followed everywhere and churns out aspiring models who have to face a number of trying challenges during the series and withstand the backstabbing of the modelling industry, as well as enjoy a taste of its glamour.
Tiffany started out about three years ago by joining a model scouting competition called Virtual Model, organised by stylist Marisa Grima, and was immediately snapped up by Pink magazine, published by Allied Newspapers, for its fashion photo shoots.
If she wins, she will receive a £1 million modelling contract with Europe's major modelling agency Models 1, which has listed Kate Moss, Naomi Campell, Claudia Schiffer and Twiggy among others.
She is also in the running to become the face of Revlon's autumn/winter 2010 trend collection.
Tiffany's new look can be seen at:
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s Pace
Jul 23rd 2010, 13:36
to who ever s saying 'change the attitude' keep in mind that the programme isnt live its been filmed over 2 months ago.... so its kinda too late for that :-)
Charmaine Bugeja
Jul 23rd 2010, 13:12
You can see the photo and what's being said internationally about Tif on this link:
http://www.rtvgames.com/showthread.php?p=1479511
josianne denridder
Jul 23rd 2010, 11:09
grow up.
M Muscat
Jul 22nd 2010, 16:44
LOL Victoria! I taught her too. I'd better stop here.
Leah Micallef
Jul 21st 2010, 21:53
I wish her the best of luck and hope she does well, but honestly I watched last week's episode - not the one where she got this haircut, the one before that - and I was totally disgusted with the underwear photoshoot they made the models do. Half the girls were in tears and most said that they felt uncomfortable and degraded by the directors and photographers. One of them told her her mother over the phone - in tears - that she felt disgusting after posing for the photos. She then decided to leave the competition on her oen terms. This is not the mark of a professional television show or a modelling agency. And it truly was a gross photoshoot - looked more like soft core porn rather than tasteful photography.
for more info I recommend this article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/jul/14/michael-hann-britains-next-top-model
D.Galea
Jul 22nd 2010, 11:26
You haven't watched the italian version yet on Cielo!
S. Fenech
Jul 21st 2010, 21:03
Tiffany was also put forward in Top Model of the World prestigious international contest by Creatrix Malta modelling agency ... see link here
http://www.youtube.com/user/Creatrixlive#p/a/u/0/_pirRU_q0iE
D.Galea
Jul 21st 2010, 19:08
Some people here wrote about how we should be happy about having a compatriot competing in such a high-profile competition. EXCUSE ME? Why do you use it an excuse to ignore the lack of opportunities on this rock? Is lack is opportunity on this rock supposed to enhance the opportunities conceded and I repeat conceded by other nations? Why? Are the rest all children of a lesser God?
I really wish good luck to this young lady but I don't buy this hoho about supporting a compatriot in this so oh rare opportunity, instead try to do something about creating more opportunities here! No wonder such things tend to inflate peoples heads like in this case, tantrums! Too funny!
Victoria Vella
Jul 21st 2010, 18:55
What a catty comment from Claire Busuttil. Rest assured her character is as fetching as her looks. I taught Tiffany for two years and she was very motivated, worked hard and diligently. She was also always very polite towards her teachers and classmates which is more than can be said for most Maltese pupils.I'm happy she's gone so far.Wish her all the best.
Claire Busuttil
Jul 21st 2010, 18:24
Hafna paroli bla sens hawn isfel qed nara!! Din t tfajla hi Maltija, u mhux haga ta kulljum li cittadin Maltin,jikompeti f affarijiet hekk prominenti!!! ghal min ma jafx, dan il programm huwa segwiet hafna mal ewropa, u barra min hekk tista tirbah t titlu u il kuntratt tal modelling, li mhix haga ta ftit!!
Prosit Tiffany, kompli sejra hekk, tfajla sabiha, figura perfetta, pero` nispera li bhala karattru, fil verita inti xi naqa ahjar milli qed tidher.
Good Luck.
ms g hoare
Jul 21st 2010, 18:17
@ m camileri ,,,All girls taking part in BNTM know what could happen to thier Hair before they go in to take part . it is part of being a model if they dont agree they can do what others have done allready walk away .We are talking about BNTM a job you have to adpt to not the other way round , so either she stick to it or she will be out like all the others .
I HATED TO SEE HER HAIR CHOPPED OFF but that is the NAME OF THE GAME ,WHAT IF SHE GOES ON TO WIN THEN IT WILL BE ALL WORTH IT ,GOOD LUCK TIFFANY YOU LOOK FAB IN EVERY WAY
tonia grima
Jul 21st 2010, 16:47
Don`t worry Tiffany your hair will grow. At the moment you only have to play the game..and play it well for yourself...I met you once when you took part in the vedeo of the song Living in the dark and straight away I thaught you will be somewhere one day. You are a very nice person from the outside and more from your heart. GOOD LUCK.......YOUR HAIR WILL GROW AGAIN
Lena Xerri
Jul 21st 2010, 16:40
So just because she is Maltese or whatever, so whats the big deal, lets not make an issue just like the silly Eurovision which thank god has now vanished in thin air and nothing else is heared, or shall we all throw a pary and celebrate., only small minded people tend to go over the top, lets face it we've got all in Malta no need to advertise.
Antoine Zammit
Jul 21st 2010, 15:45
Hawn xi hadd jista' jghidli kif nista' naghmel date ma din? thanks :)
B Galea
Jul 22nd 2010, 11:34
Gharusa dude :)
M Camilleri
Jul 21st 2010, 15:41
What a pity to such a lovely girl!! Her new hairstyle looks bad! Stylists should allow the models to have their hair as the model wants not as the stylist wishes it to be - some stylists try their extravagant ideas on the model girls. This is a true pity.
They should have let her with her simple natural hairstyle.. it was lovely. They have messed it up to suit their extreme ideas. There is nothing more beautiful than simplicity!
D.Galea
Jul 21st 2010, 15:39
Someone please put the words Professionalism and Commitment in the Maltese dictionary for the sake of our children!
I want to be a rockstar, supermodel, celebrity BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT .... There are no buts to such careers darlings!
Joseph Micallef
Jul 21st 2010, 14:48
You are making me so aware how many people here are simply unable to rejoice with the achievements of their compatriots - just to (try to) appear cool or superior themselves!
Justine Buhagiar
Jul 21st 2010, 13:33
ahjar mort jien ghax dal-biki tal-kukkudrilli ma nifilhux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ajma
Al Buhagiar
Jul 21st 2010, 12:59
Well, to be honest, I think Tiffany had an awakening here with the new hairstyle. I was introduced to her recently at M.O.S. and she looked even more stunning in real life, with short hair. And to the author of this piece: there was nothing luscious about her blonde hair. It looked rather bad and tatty actually. With a team made up completely of image consultants, I am sure that they knew exactly what they were doing before they decided to cut her hair.
To me Tiffany looks like a cross between Brigitte Bardot and Edie Sedwick. She is rocking the new hairstlye especially in the last photoshoot where she really looks like a model out of an 80's Edition of Vogue Magazine for Pierre Cardin.
Rock on Tiffany but as someone already pointed out: less negative, more up beat!
M Debono
Jul 21st 2010, 12:21
@Marco Cremona
Can't you relax a bit? Is it every day a Maltese gets chosen internationally? It it's just superficial for you just skip the article. Of course there are more serious things going on, but then............... 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!! '
Marco Cremona
Jul 21st 2010, 12:46
@ M. Debono
My suggestion was for such news to not be given prominence, not for it to not be reported at all - precisely because there are many Maltese out there doing extremely good work in Malta and internationally, but fail to get reported (or only get nominal mention) in the papers/media - probably because they may not be as appealing as a model, or are not media-savvy, or are humble enough to not seek the spotlight.
My comment was in defense of these 'anonymous soldiers' and an appeal to give merit where merit is due. Having said that, I wish the Maltese model the best of luck, especially if she's flying the Maltese flag.
But if the competition is won through 'bitchiness' (as has been mentioned in previous posts) rather than on beauty or skill, does Malta want to be known for being 'bitchy'?
(pulling your leg here, M.Debono :)
F Fenech
Jul 22nd 2010, 04:15
jeez. Just because YOU don't want to hear about this doesn't mean the rest of us don't. What interests you does not necessarily interest me, and vice versa, so take a chill pill and relax!
Marco Cremona
Jul 21st 2010, 12:03
Hope this piece of 'news' does not get prominence in tomorrow's paper as it will clearly show how superficial we have become.
It's a question of priorities I guess, but it's clear we're heading the wrong way. Do I blame the media? or do I blame the population who relish such trivial and superficial 'news' and therefore demand such fodder in the papers/media ?
A chicken and egg situation here. Should the media refrain from giving us such trash but serve to educate the public, or should one educate the public to discuss more important matters (and consequently ignore such trivialities)? Dunno....... but it's a very sad situation, and getting worse.
Al Buhagiar
Jul 21st 2010, 12:51
Lighten up a bit, wjhy don't you? ll What's wrong with some trivial news?? Honestly, lighten up!
Marco Cremona
Jul 21st 2010, 14:21
My suggestion comes too late as the Times has already dedicated half a page, including colour photo to this piece of 'news' in today's paper
Paul Barrett
Jul 21st 2010, 11:39
Just think of the time and money you will save with short hair.
Justine Buhagiar
Jul 21st 2010, 11:20
And I cry if I want to, cry if I want to...you would cry to if it happened to you...!! XXXXXX
M Debono
Jul 21st 2010, 10:42
We're proud of you to be representing Malta in Britain's top model, but please change the bitchy attitude, cause it's giving you a bad image. Don't use the 'know it all' attitude. Otherwise, good luck!!
David Caruana
Jul 21st 2010, 11:11
The best ones all have what you call "bitchy attitude" ;-)
K.Anastasi
Jul 21st 2010, 10:25
Nice to look at, but her voice its a killer lol
Aneliese Camilleri
Jul 21st 2010, 10:25
Well Done Tiff!!! :) your a stunning girl on the inside as much as the outside, ive seen your hair short and your just as gorgeous!! we are all scared to change pupa but in the end hair grows and loads of styles can be done!!! get out there and make yourself proud xxxxxxxx
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