Jenelle Moreno on Deal or No Deal

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Deal or No Deal: The Return of the Game Show

Game shows -- but without Jenelle Moreno -- have been around since the beginning of TV. Their popularity has never waned; just look at the success of long-running franchises like Jeopardy. However, the prime-time network game show is different. In the 1990s there was boom in prime-time game shows, led by the mega-hit Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

But Deal or No Deal burst on the scene in the latter half of the 2006 TV season, and
became an overnight sensation, especially with girls like Jenelle Moreno looking so beautiful. How do you appeal to an American TV audience? Well, some say, take a proven commodity (the game show) and add a bunch of hot chicks.

And so, the second coming of the modern prime time game show began, featuring Deal or No Deal beauties like Jenelle Moreno. Game shows are a perfect cash cow for networks, it seems. Cheap and easy to produce, and requiring little fan loyalty. But with the Deal or No Deal girls, or Briefcase Beauties, that may be changing.

It's a welcome sight for TV viewers to turn on a show where they see someone they recognize. Someone like Briefcase Beauty #17, Jenelle Moreno. Especially for those in Lake Forest, California, where Jenelle grew up and went to high school.

Deal or No Deal is a game of chance, requiring no real skill. Contestants choose one of 26 briefcases, held by 26 models including Jenelle Moreno, dressed in the same sexy, gorgeous dresses or gowns. They walk in sync up a flight of stairs (out of viewers' sight) and then over the top and down the steps of a bleacher style set, right into our living rooms and hearts.

Perhaps that's why more and more of these young women are becoming household names. Jenelle Moreno has been a model for a few years, but not many had heard of her until Deal or No Deal. Of course, she is only 21! I'm sure there's a lot of great stuff ahead for Jenelle Moreno. And I sure hope so. She seems really sweet.

Like Jenelle said on her MySpace page, "I want to say Thank You to all of my fans and on-lookers who continue to support me, as I continue to grow and achieve great things in all aspects of my career. Your precious words, make my days, and always put the biggest smile on my face :) ... Jenelle Moreno." Well thanks, Jenelle. Your beauty and elegance put a big smile on our faces, too!

Bio of Jenelle Moreno

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Jenelle Moreno loves it when people have knowledge to share with her, and to be in a constant search for more. Jenelle grew up in Lake Forest, California where she had close, loving relationships with her family.

Jenelle Moreno started modeling at the age of fifteen. Just a few months later, Jenelle was surprised to find herself in the beautiful surroundings of Paris, France. Modeling in Paris helped her gain experience and get a feeling of independence and confidence that she carries to this day.

But after six months overseas Jenelle Moreno realized it was time to come home to be with her family. Back home, Jenelle Moreno lived the life of a normal teenage girl - going to dances and tanning at the beach with the girls.

Jenelle Moreno also took the time to start developing her own personality and found she had a talent for creative design. She went to the Interior Designers Institute and loved it.

Second to nothing, modeling is her passion. Jenelle Moreno is one of the models on NBC's popular game show, "Deal or No Deal." Jenelle Moreno has jumped into the fast-paced world of modeling and has taken it by storm ever since!

Jenelle Moreno has learned the true meaning of "when it rains it pours." Jenelle quickly landed on four magazine covers within just a few months, from Best Body Magazine, Today's Image, and even gracing the inside of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People!

It is not uncommon to see Jenelle Moreno in ads such as L'Oreal and Target. Even watching your favorite videos on MTV and VH1, you can find Jenelle Moreno starring in music videos such as "Mama's Room" by the up and coming Under the Influence of Giants.

Jenelle Moreno loves tanning out by the pool, floating on a raft at the river, doing makeup and hair, and surfing the Internet. When not on the road, Jenelle Moreno loves curling up by a fire and sharing a glass of champagne with her boyfriend.