Lisa D’Amato

Lisa Marie D'Amato, born October 22, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, is an American recording artist, fashion model, and television personality. She first gained widespread public recognition as a contestant on the reality television series America's Next Top Model, later winning the show's All-Stars season.

D'Amato was raised in Los Angeles by her mother following her parents' divorce when she was seven years old. She began her modeling career at the age of 12. Prior to her television breakthroughs, she participated in runway shows and print campaigns internationally for major brands such as Barneys New York, Guess, XOXO, H&M, Levi's, The Gap, Target, and Coca-Cola, while also appearing in prominent fashion magazines.

D'Amato was selected to compete on Cycle 5 of America's Next Top Model. Recognized during the season for her outgoing personality and competitive focus, she won two challenges and was eliminated in seventh place during her time in London. She later appeared as an assistant in Cycle 6, providing posing lessons to contestants alongside Janice Dickinson.

D'Amato returned to the franchise in 2011 for Cycle 17: All Stars, representing her original cycle under the assigned branding word "daring." During this season, she won three challenges, produced a music video, and launched her own perfume called Neon. On December 7, 2011, D'Amato was crowned the winner of the season, becoming the oldest winner in the show's history at age 30. She subsequently appeared as a guest in Cycle 18: British Invasion and became the face of the show's fragrance Dream Come True.

Beyond America's Next Top Model, D'Amato expanded her television presence by participating in reality programs such as Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars, and pitching her product Dare-U-Go! on season 10 of Shark Tank, securing an investment deal with Barbara Corcoran. She also starred in a pilot titled My Name Is Lisa and appeared on various broadcast and cable network shows.

In addition to modeling and television, D'Amato pursued a career in rap, electro rap, and hip hop music. She released her debut studio album, La Puchinetta, in December 2009, featuring production work with DJ Lethal and DJ Gavin O'Connor. Her second album, Flippin' the Bird, followed in September 2011. She has performed live at venues such as The Viper Room, Roxy Theatre, and the Coachella music festival, while also opening for or collaborating with music acts including LMFAO and Cisco Adler.

In her personal life, D'Amato married entrepreneur Adam Friedman on September 30, 2012. The couple has two sons, born in September 2013 and September 2016, with the birth of their second son being live-streamed on Facebook.