New Jersey native Teyona Asia Anderson was a fan favorite duringAmerica’s Next Top ModelCycle 12.
Eventually, she went on to beat fellow contestants Allison Harvard and Aminat Ayinde (viaEntertainment Weekly).
In a phone interview withNJ, Anderson said she never thought she would win it all.
“I had never been in the Bottom 2,” she recalled.
But after over a decade, people are wondering what theANTMalum is up to now.
However, fast-forward and she seems to be living a good, simple life.
If you visit Anderson’sInstagramprofile, it’s all about her son and her ongoing healthy hair journey.
And it’s true, she has a son named Anderson Nash.
In August 2020, she revealed to her followers that Anderson was diagnosed with autism.
“I don’t want to say in April our life changed but things did change.
Anderson was diagnosed with Autism in April,” she wrote.
“Since then we’ve been adjusting our life and this boy has been a champ!
Some days are not easy but we make it through.
Anderson’s made so much progress since April and we couldn’t be prouder.
So who knows, maybe Anderson will create some comedy soon?
Either way, longtime fans are still in love with her authenticity and joy.
