8th and Ocean - MTVs 8th and Ocean Show

One of MTV's latest programs, 8th and Ocean, follows the lives of ten professional models working in South Beach, Florida for the elite Irene Marie agency.  In addition to providing a glimpse into the private lives of the models, who live together in a beachfront apartment, viewers are given a peak into the competitive and often cut-throat nature of modeling.  Premiering in 2006, the first season of the show features four male and six female models at different points in their careers.

Identical twins Kelly and Sabrina came under the umbrella of the modeling agency together.  Sabrina's career, however, had to be put on hold while her skin cleared up.  Over the course of the season, their sibling rivalry grew, culminating in a fight caused by Kelly not informing Sabrina about a casting call that both were supposed to attend.  In the season finale, the twins appeared to intend to go their separate ways, with Sabrina landing a lucrative modeling gig with Acuvue, while Kelly was booked by Dillard's.

There was an equal amount of drama generated among the male models.  Though he was in high demand, the modeling agency continued to have problems getting in contact with Vinci.  After Vinci received the Icon model of the week award, the agency's fear that Vinci's unchecked ego would continue to grow increased.

While many of the models on the show are in the process of starting out their careers, Tracie feared that she may be reaching the end of her career.  On a casting call for Maxim, 25 year-old Tracie was cut while Talesha, only a year younger than she, was cast.  Tracie was taken under the wing of agency head, Irene Marie, who expressed the desire to help her chart a new course for her career.