The legacy
Cycle Seven · 2026
Professional rugby stalwart Trevor Watkins won TCI Top Model in 2026, dominating the evening and sweeping four sectional titles: Industry Readiness, Model’s Portfolio, Best Body and Best Runway Walk.
Since his win, he has appeared on the cover of Times of the Islands and in a 10-page editorial for the publication. He has also featured in a campaign for the Wellington Williams Collection. Trevor remains an active model.
Cycle Six · 2025
Shakem Charles made history in 2025 as the first male winner of TCI Top Model. Alongside the main title, he earned the Mainstream Media Award, Fan Favourite, Industry Readiness and Best Body awards.
Since his victory, Shakem has appeared on the cover of the Fall 2025 issue of Times of the Islands and in the 2026 issue of Discover Turks and Caicos. He has also featured in an advertising campaign for the Wellington Williams Collection. Shakem remains an active model.
Cycle Five · 2014
Brielle Swann won the TCI Top Model title in 2014, making history with a clean sweep. She won every category on event day and received the newly introduced Mainstream Media Darling Award. The prize included a full-page advertisement in Turks & Caicos Weekly, The Sun TCI and Free Press News.
Today, Brielle is a mother and works as a customer service representative.
Cycle Four · 2013
Samenta Etienne won the coveted TCI Top Model title in 2013. She remains the only titleholder to have appeared on two covers of the same summer issue of Times of the Islands. Her modelling work has also featured on the cover and in editorial spreads for Uptown Weddings, Discover TCI and She Caribbean, as well as in numerous travel and lifestyle magazines. She has also served as a Digicel brand ambassador.
Today, Samenta is a mother of two and lives in her native Haiti.
Cycle Three · 2012
Washanda Registre won TCI Top Model in 2012 and soon signed with Wilhelmina Model Management in New York, launching a flourishing international modelling career. She graced the cover of Times of the Islands and appeared in editorials for Discover TCI, Uptown Weddings and other publications. A Digicel brand ambassador, she was also featured in numerous fashion shows and commercial campaigns.
Today, Washanda is married and a proud mother of three sons. She has carried her drive and professionalism into the hospitality sector, where she works as an executive.
Cycle Two · 2010
Dr Trenisha Ashley Smith, known as Ashley, won TCI Top Model Cycle Two in 2010. She built an impressive portfolio through Digicel TCI campaigns, international runway appearances and editorial work. An avid traveller, entrepreneur behind Caicos Eyewear and lifestyle blogger, Ashley is now an optometrist in the United States.
Cycle One · 2009
Davia Chambers made her mark as the winner of the inaugural TCI Top Model Contest in 2009. Following her win, she signed with Ikon Model Management in New York City, launching an international modelling journey. She went on to win Miss Jamzone International in 2011 and Ms World Trinidad & Tobago in 2012. Today, Davia is a mother and a respected broadcasting anchor in her native Tobago.