Canada's Top Models

Alana Zimmer 

"You have to stand up for yourself, and stay true to what you believe in. You always have to do what you want to be happy."

• Born June 6, 1987 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered by a friend of a Milan modeling scout while working at East Side Mario's.
• Agencies Storm, Supreme
• Measurements 32-24-34, 5'11"
• Status Rising star
• Known for her eyes and walk.
• Friends with Alyona Osmanova, Nick Snider, Oxana Pautova, Suvi Koponen, Viviane Orth
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys knitting, yoga, and running.
  Named a face to watch by WWD in 2006
  Featured as a top ten model of Spring 2007 by Style.com
  Named a face to watch byMarie Claire in 2007
  Named one of Vogue UK's "Head Girls" in 2007
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2007)
  Proenza Schouler, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Jill Stuart, Dries van Noten, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Aquascutum, Louis Vuitton, Armani Privé, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bill Blass, Topshop, Marc Jacobs, Moschino
• Campaigns
  Missoni Sport, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Neiman Marcus catalog, DKNY
• Covers
  Numéro Dec 2007
  Pop Fall 2008
  Vogue Italia couture supplement Sept 2007
• Editorials
  Another Magazine 2008
  i-D Dec 2007
  Numéro 2006, Feb 2008, Sept 2008
  Vogue Deutsch (Germany) Aug 2008
  Vogue Italia 2006, Aug 2008, Sept 2008
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) May 2008, July 2008
  V 2006
• Get more of Alana @
  NY Mag | Fashion Model Directory | Storm Models | Style.com | Supermodels.nl | The Fashion Spot

Andi Muise 

"I left school after I completed grade 10! I am planning on finishing but I just dont have the time right now!"

• Born Amanda Elizabeth Janet Muise on January 12, 1987 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered at a mall in 2002 by the same agent from International Models who discovered Jessica Stam.
• Agencies Marilyn, Nathalie, Why Not.
• Measurements 30-23-34, 5'9"
• Status Sexy girl.
• Known for her lips.
• Friends with James Neate, Miranda Kerr, Patricia Schmid, Philip Huang, Rosie Huntington
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys shopping, going to the gym, & decorating
  Favorite bands include Hole, Nirvana, Radiohead, & The Cars
  Favorite movies include Finding Nemo, Lost in Translation, & Blow
  Collects designer toys
  Her parents keep a "Brag Wall" in their house with mint photos from her shoots.
  She has a dragonfly tattooed on her wrist.
  Featured on Models.com as "Model of the Week" on May 21, 2004
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2004)
  Badgley Mischka, Victoria's Secret, Julien MacDonald, Rock & Republic, Lacoste
• Campaigns
  Urban Outfitters catalog, Dolce & Gabbana lookbook, Pantene, Emporio Armani Underwear, French Connection
• Covers
  D May 2008
  Flare Aug 2008
  Glamour UK Feb 2008
  Harper's & Queen April 2005
• Editorials
  Allure Feb 2006
  Elle April 2008
  Flair Aug 2006
  Glamour Dec 2007, June 2008
  Vogue China July 2007
  Vogue UK June 2006
• Get more of Andi @
  NY Mag | Model of the Week | Wikipedia | Supermodels.nl | The Fashion Spot | Andi Muise fan site | AskMen.com | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | MySpace | IMDB | Bellazon | Model Resource Interview | Why Not Models

Coco Rocha 

"People forget you are a young girl and they are asking you to grow up way before you need to."

• Born September 10, 1988 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered at an Irish dancing competition at age 14
• Agencies Elite, Marilyn, Storm, Why Not.
• Measurements 32-25-35, 5'10"
• Status Cover girl, established.
• Known for her pout and walk.
• Friends with Ali Stephens, Anja Rubik, Behati Prinsloo, Bobbi Wiens, Heidi Mount, Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Stam, Julia Dunstall.
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys Irish dancing
  Featured as a rising star of Fall 2006 by Style.com
  Made a video with friend Jessica Stam rapping to Eminem's "Without Me" for Vogue Italia in 2007
  Appeared on The Today Show with other Vogue cover models in 2007
  Featured as one of the next supermodels on the cover of Vogue May 2007
  Named one of Vogue UK's "Head Girls" in 2007
  Featured as a top model by Vogue Paris in 2008
  Appeared in the Pirelli calendar in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2005)
  Christian Lacroix, Chanel, Vera Wang, Balenciaga, Dolce and Gabbana, Catherine Malandrino, Tibi, Nicole Miller, Gareth Pugh, Jean Paul Gaultier
• Campaigns
  Dior, Balenciaga, Dolce and Gabbana, Lanvin, Chanel, PHI
• Covers
  Dazed and Confused Oct 2006
  Numéro Dec 2006, Nov 2007
  Time Magazine's Style and Design supplement 2007
  Vogue ItaliaApril 2006, Feb 2007, Nov 2007
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) Feb 2007
  Vogue May 2007
• Editorials
  Harper's Bazaar March 2008, Sept 2008
  Numéro March 2008, June 2008
  Vogue March 2006, Jan 2007, March 2008, May 2008, Sept 2008
  Vogue Italia June 2006
  Vogue Paris Dec 2006, Nov 2007
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) Aug 2008
  W 2006
• Get more of Coco @
  NY Mag | Official Website | Wikipedia | Style.com | Bellazon | Supermodels.nl | MySpace | Fashion Model Directory | The Fashion Spot | Elite Models | Why Not Models under "Woman - Out of Town" | Storm Models | Coco Rocha Fans | Coco icons & graphics on Livejournal

Daria Werbowy 

"I know it's a cliché, but you've got to be yourself. The minute you lose your morals and lose a bit of your soul, it'll take you in like that."

• Born November 19, 1983 in Krakow, Poland. Immigrated to Canada when she was 4. Now lives in NYC.
• Agency IMG
• Measurements 34-24-34, 5'11"
• Status established cover girl.
• Known for her eyes.
• Interesting Facts
  Dated Josh Hartnett
  Enjoys art, basketball, sailing, & snowboarding
  Set a record for opening and closing twelve shows in 2005
  Became the face of Rag & Bone's exclusive "Carbon Free" t-shirt in 2007
  Named the 9th highest paid model by Forbes in 2008
  Expected to receive a star on Canada's Walk of Fame sometime in 2008
• Friends with Andrés Velencoso, Carmen Kass, Dewi Driegen, Erin Wasson, Freja Beha, Garrett Neff, Gemma Ward, Noot Seear
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2002)
  Jil Sander, Prada, Alessandro Dell'acqua, Nina Ricci, Chloé, Marni, Carolina Herrera, Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci, Balenciaga, Christian Lacroix, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Celine, Versace
• Campaigns
  Prada, Gucci, Missoni, Chanel, David Yurman, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancôme, Valentino, Hermès, Roberto Cavalli, H&M, Christian Dior
• Covers
  GQ Italia July 2006
  Numéro Aug 2005, April 2007
  Photo France March 2008
  V July 2003, Fall 2005, Summer 2006
  Vanity Fair GermanyAug 2007
  Vogue Sept 2004
  Vogue Italia July 2003, Aug 2003, Oct 2003, May 2004
  Vogue Paris March 2005, Aug 2008
  Vogue UK Jan 2005, March 2007
  W Dec 2004, July 2008
• Editorials
  Harper's Bazaar Dec 2003, Oct 2007
  GQ Feb 2006
  Vogue Oct 2003, July 2004, Oct 2004, Dec 2004, Feb 2005, March 2005, March 2006, Dec 2007, March & April 2008
  Vogue Deutsch (Germany)Oct 2007
  Vogue Paris June 2003, Oct 2003, Feb 2004, Aug 2004, Oct 2004, Dec 2004, April 2006, June & Sept 2007
  Vogue UK July 2004, May & Sept 2007, Feb & March 2008, April 2008
  W July 2003, Dec 2003, Oct 2007, March 2008
• Get more of Daria @
  NY Mag | Style.com | Daria fansite | The Daria Files | IMG Models | Wikipedia | Werbowy Fans | Daria Icons & Graphics

Heather Marks 

• Born July 27, 1988 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered in 1999 at the Calgary Woman's Show
• Agencies Women
• Measurements 34-25-36, 5'11"
• Known for her eyes.
• Friends with Cameron Russell, Dewi Driegen, Emina Cunmulaj, Lisa Cant, Noah Mills, Rosie Huntington, Terron Wood.
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys soccer, snowboarding, & wakeboarding.
• Runway Shows (debuted)
  Givenchy, Christian Lacroix, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Victoria's Secret, Dianne von Furstenberg, Badgley Mischka, Karen Walker, Rock & Republic, Sari Gueron, Alexander Wang, Badgley Mischka, DSquared2, Gianfranco Ferré
• Campaigns
  Levi's, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Revlon, Anna Sui, Lacoste, Sisley, Holt Renfrew, Ask, Sexy Cookie, Ryuko Tsushin, Koton, Blanco, Samsung.
• Covers
  Elle Canada July 2006
  Flare Sept 2004, March 2005
  Vogue Deutsch (Germany)July 2005, October 2004
  Vogue Espana (Spain) Sept 2004, May 2007
  Vogue Korea August 2005
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) Oct 2004
• Editorials
  Allure May 2007, April 2005, Oct 2005
  Dansk Issue #16
  Flair June 2008, May 2006, Sept 2006
  Flare June 2004
  Harper's Bazaar Sept 2005
  Marie Claire Italy 2008
  Pop Spring/Summer 2006
  Vogue March 2005
  Vogue China Jan 2006
  Vogue Espana (Spain)June 2007, May 2007
  Vogue Italia June 2006
  Vogue Korea Aug 2005, March 2007
  W October 2004
• Get more of Heather @
  NY Mag | Wikipedia | Heather Marks fansite | Supermodels.nl | The Fashion Spot | Style.com | Heather Marks Community & Graphics | Fashion Model Directory | Bellazon | Women Model Management - Under "NYC"

Irina Lazareanu 

"The masculine/feminine look fascinates me. It is not only an issue of empowering women, but I think the shapes look great."

• Born June 8, 1982 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Now lives in NYC.
• How she got started through friend Kate Moss when she guest edited Vogue Paris
• Agencies Marilyn, Why Not.
• Measurements 30-23-34, 5'8.5"
• Status Established bad girl.
• Known for her bangs and style.
• Friends with Angela Lindvall, Bette Franke, Brad Kroenig, Daul Kim, Eden Clark, Freja Beha, Genevieve Lenneville, Hye Park, Jarrod Branch, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Lindsay Lohan, Patricia Schmid, Sean Lennon, Tasha Tilberg, Theodora Richards.
• Interesting Facts
  Muse for Nicholas Ghesquiere & Karl Lagerfeld.
  Dated Sean Lennon, Francois Rotger, & Pete Doherty
  Activist for Amnesty International
  Co-wrote a song with Pete Doherty
  Sang a duet with Sean Lennon
  Wrote the musical score for the film The Passenger
  Released her debut album Some Place Along the Way in 2007
  Studied ballet at the Royal Academy of Arts in London
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2004)
  Chanel, Anne Valérie Hash, Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Philip Lim, John Galliano, Y-3, Akris, Chanel, John Galliano, Yohji Yamamoto, Anne Valérie Hash, Christian Dior
• Campaigns
  Gap, Mulberry, Balenciaga, Chanel, Topshop, Roberto Cavalli, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sonia Rykiel
• Covers
  MIXTE July 2008
  Vogue Italia Jan 2006
  W Korea March 2007
• Editorials
  Harper's Bazaar March 2007, April 2007
  L'Uomo Vogue March 2007
  V July 2007
  Vogue Italia March 2007, Sept 2007
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) April 2007
  Vogue Paris Dec 2005
  W Oct 2006
• Get more of Irina @
  NY Mag | Wikipedia | Supermodels.nl | Style.com | Irina Fans & icons on Livejournal | Fashion Model Directory | Irina's Music Page on MySpace | The Fashion Spot | Why Not Models under "Woman - Out of Town"

Jessica Stam 

"With modeling, you are judged on your looks. It's easy to take that personally, but you have to realize that it's only your appearance that's being judged, not you as a whole. If you didn't, you'd be destroyed."

• Born April 23, 1986 in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada.
• Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered at a coffee shop on her way home from Canada's Wonderland by an IMG agent in 2001
• Agency IMG
• Measurements 34-24-34.5, 5'10.5"
• Known for her eyes.
• Status Cover girl, established.
• Muse for Steven Meisel.
• Personal life Dated DJ AM, Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Malcolm Ford
• Friends with Caroline Winberg, Coco Rocha, Elsa Sylvan, Guinevere van Seenus, Heidi Mount, Hilary Rhoda, Jeisa Chiminazzo, Lara Stone, Lisa Cant, Mariya Markina, Mary-Kate Olsen, Matt Gordon, Sasha Pivovarova
• Interests Karaoke & going to concerts
• Notable Accomplishments
  Starred in the short film Agent Orange in 2004
  Marc Jacobs designed a bag after her in 2004
  Hosted a charity event with Adrien Grenier to build wells in Africa in 2006
• Runway Shows Victoria's Secret, Versace, Miu Miu, Caroline Herrera, Burberry, Valentino, Rodarte, Nicholai by Nicky Hilton, Miss Sixty
• Campaigns Dior, Anna Sui, Miu Miu, BCBG Max Azria, H&M, Giorgio Armani, Lanvin, Bvlgari,
• Editorials W (Oct 2004), Harper's Bazaar (Oct 2006), Italian Vogue (2007), British Vogue (Oct 2007, June 2008), Numéro (Oct 2007), V (Jan 2008), French Vogue (April 2008), The Wall Street Journal (March 2008)
• Covers Italian Vogue (Sept 2003, July & August 2004), British Vogue (Aug 2006, Feb 2007), Vogue (May 2007)
• Get more of Stam @ NY Mag | Wikipedia | Jessica Stam fansite | IMDB | Stam Fan | Supermodels.nl | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | Her Famed Good Looks | The Fashion Spot | IMG Models | Miss Stam | Stam Icons on Livejournal | More Stam icons & graphics

Julia Dunstall 

• Born August 8, 1985 in Alberta, Canada.
• Now lives in NYC
• Agencies Marilyn, Storm, Women
• Measurements 34-24-34, 5'10'
• Known for her hair & style.
• Friends with Agyness Deyn, Behati Prinsloo, Boyd Holbrook, Coco Rocha, Iekeliene Stange, Kinga Rajzak, Shannan Click, musician Anthony Vringer
• Interests Fishing, camping, hockey, rock climbing, skateboarding
• Runway Shows Balenciaga, Chanel, Dries Van Noten, Yves Saint Laurent, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Burberry Prorsum, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, PPQ, Jenny Packham,
• Campaigns Balenciaga, Chloé, Benetton, Costume National, Gap, Bottega Veneta, Lacoste, Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics,
• Editorials Vogue Italia (Aug 2005, July 2007), Vogue Britain (Feb 2006), Teen Vogue (April 2006), W (July 2006), Numéro Tokyo (Sept 2007), Dazed & Confused (May 2008)
• Covers Fashion (Oct 2006, Nov 2006, 2007), Flair (Nov 2006), Marie Claire Italia (March 2008)
• Get more of Julia @ NY Mag | JuliaDunstall.com | Supermodels.nl | Wikipedia | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | Marilyn Models under "Paris - GB" | Storm Models | Women Models under "New York" | Julia Dunstall Fans | The Fashion Spot

Lisa Cant 

• Born December 28, 1984 in Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada.
• Now lives in NYC
• Discovered at age 14 in an Ikea by another model.
• Agencies Trump, Images
• Measurements 32-23.5-34.5, 5'9"
• Status Good girl
• Known for her eyes
• Friends with Cameron Russell, Caroline Trentini, Caroline Winberg, Crystal Renn, Gemma Ward, Heather Marks, Jessica Stam, Leah de Wavrin, Lily Donaldson, Rachel Alexander
• Runway Shows Betsey Johnson, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Marc Jacobs, Nina Ricci, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy, Miu Miu, Sari Gueron, Christian Dior, Luisa Beccaria
• Campaigns Ann Taylor, Chanel cosmetics, Juicy Couture, Akris, D&G, Carolina Herrera Parfum
• Editorials Vogue (Oct 2005, May 2008), Vogue Brazil (July 2008)
• Covers Vogue Italia (Feb 2004, March 2004), Vogue Korea (Aug 2004), Flair (June 2006), Vogue Germany (Dec 2007), Velvet (May 2008)
• Get more of Lisa @ NY Mag | Wikipedia | Supermodels.nl | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | Love Lisa | Lisa Cant Fans on MySpace | The Fashion Spot | Lisa Cant Fans on LJ | Lisa Cant Fans | Trump Models | Images Models

Meghan Collison 

"I was the the girl who refused to go into a tanning bed and dye my hair blond and wear mini-skirts."

• Born February 2, 1988 in Edmonton, Canada.
• Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered after winning a model contest at a local mall
• Agencies Supreme, Women.
• Measurements 33-23-34, 5'11"
• Status Cover girl, rising star.
• Known for her bangs, lips, & eyes.
• Friends with Ali Michael, Ali Stephens, Angelika Kocheva, Flo Gennaro, Jenny Sweeney, Luke Worrell, Simona McIntyre, Tara Gill
• Interesting Facts
  Photographed by Steven Klein for his private work.
  Her real name is "Meagan" but she prefers it spelled "Meghan."
• Runway Shows Alexander Wang resort, Cynthia Rowley, Zac Posen, Derek Lam, Malandrino, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som, Givenchy, Prada, Anna Sui
• Campaigns D&G, Prada, Barneys Co-Op fall catalog, Pringle of Scotland, Belstaff.
• Editorials French Revue de Modes (June 2007), i-D (June 2007, March 2008), Vogue Italia (June 2007, Dec 2007), Vogue Japan (June 2007, Dec 2007, July 2008), Vogue Britain (June 2007, Nov 2007), Fashion (2007), Dazed & Confused (Sept 2007), W (Feb 2008, March 2008), Vogue Russia (Nov 2007), Vogue China (May 2008)
• Covers Vogue Italia (Oct 2007, Nov 2007), Vogue Russia (Jan 2008)
• Get more of Meghan @ NY Mag | The Independent Miss Meghan (interview) | Wikipedia | The Fashion Spot | Style.com | Supermodels.nl | Fashion Model Directory | Supreme Models | Women Models Milan | Meghan Collison Fans

Shalom Harlow 

"I was too thin. I was working all the time, not eating at home. Spaghetti bolognese on planes. Ugh. Now most of my meals I cook for myself with organic ingredients."

• Born December 5, 1973 in Oshawa, Canada. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered in 1989 at a Cure concert in Toronto
• Agency IMG
• Measurements 34-23-34, 5'11"
• Status Cover girl, established, mostly retired
• Known for her hair
• Friends with Amber Valletta, Bono, Elettra Wiedemann, Karen Mulder, Nadja Auermann, Noémie Lenoir, Zac Posen
• Interesting Facts
  Dated Peter Sarsgaard briefly in 2001
  Involved with environmentalism
  She's a vegetarian
  NARS named a lipgloss after her
  Won the VH1/Vogue Model of the Year award in 1995
  Has acted in several movies, including Unzipped, In & Out, Head Over Heels, Vanilla Sky, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Melinda & Melinda
  Hosted MTV's House of Style with model friend Amber Valletta
  Appeared in the Pirelli Calendar in 1998
  Featured in an issue of New York Magazine in Aug 2001
  Closed the Christian Dior 60th anniversary couture show in 2007
• Runway Shows (debuted Haute Couture 1993)
  Valentino, Chanel, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan
• Campaigns
  DKNY, Alberta Ferretti, Escada Sport, Gianfranco Ferre, Chanel "Coco" fragrance, Isaac Mizrahi, Chanel, Anne Klein, L'Oreal, BCBG Max Azria, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Gap, Anne Taylor, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Chloé,
• Covers
  10 Magazine Spring 2008
  Cosmopolitan Jan 1995
  Dazed & Confused Aug 1999
  Elle June 1996
  Fashion Nov 1990
  Harper's Bazaar June 1996, July 1998
  Marie Claire Nov 1996
  Marie Claire Italy Sept 2001
  New York Magazine Nov 2005
  Vogue Sept 1995, Feb 1996, March 1997, April 1997, Dec 1997
  Vogue Paris March 1996, April 1997
  Vogue UK May 1995
  W Feb 1996, Sept 1996, March 1997, Aug 1997
• Editorials
  Elle May 2008
  Vogue Sept 2007
  Vogue Italia March 2008
• Get more of Shalom @
  NY Mag | How Would Shalom Harlow Spend $2149? | A Model Act (article) | Wikipedia | Fashion Model Directory | AskMen.com | Style.com | IMDB | The Fashion Spot | Elle May 2008 Photoshoot | ShalomHarlow.org | IMG Paris | IMG New York | Shalom Harlow Fans

Tara Gill 

• Born 1990 in Canada.
• Agencies DNA, Viva, Why Not
• Measurements 32-24-34, 5'11"
• Status Newcomer
• Known for her lips.
• Friends with Ali Michael, Elsa Sylvan, Meghan Collison, Stephanie Carta, Taryn Davidson
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2008)
  Ralph Lauren, Givenchy, Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier, Maison Martin Margiela, Kenzo
• Covers
  Cover Jan 2008
• Editorials
  V July/August 2008
• Get more of Tara @ NY Mag | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | The Fashion Spot | The Terrific Tara Gill | DNA Models - New Faces | Why Not Models

Taryn Davidson 

• Born February 2, 1991 in Brooklin, Ontario, Canada.
• Agencies DNA, Viva, Why Not
• Measurements 30-24-35, 6'0"
• Status Rising star
• Known for her lips & ears
• Friends with Egle Tvirbutaite, Jen Messelier, Karlie Kloss, Kori Richardson, Natalia Schueroff, Skye Stracke, Tara Gill, Toni Garrn
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys hockey, volleyball, & lacrosse
  Debuted at the Spring 2008 Calvin Klein shows as an exclusive
  Featured as a top ten newcomer on models.com in Oct 2007
  Featured as the third ranked model of Spring 2008 by V.com
  Featured by WWD as one of four faces of the Fall 2008 season
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2008)
  Calvin Klein, Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen, Hermès, Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Amanda Wakeley, Richard Nicoll
• Campaigns
  Benetton
• Editorials
  i-D April 2008
  Muse April 2008
  Numéro May 2008
  Vogue Deutsch (Germany) Jan 2008
  W Jan 2008
• Get more of Taryn @
  NY Mag | Fashion Model Directory | Taryn Books Paris Runways, Italian Vogue (article) | Top Ten Newcomer Taryn Davidson (article) | The Fashion Spot | Style.com | Supermodels.nl | Why Not Models | Taryn Fans