Super Model Marisa Miller Profile l Biography

Supermodel Marisa Miller info

COUNTRY: American model

DATE OF BIRTH: August 6, 1978

PLACE OF BIRTH: Santa Cruz, California, USA

EYES: Hazel

HAIR: Blonde

Marisa Miller Measurements

CHEST: 86 cm

WAIST: 58 cm

HIPS: 88 cm

HEIGHT: 173 cm

WEIGHT: 50 kg

Marisa Miller Biography

Bio:

Born Marisa Bertetta in Santa Cruz, California, she was first "discovered" at age 16 walking through a San Francisco cafe by two Italian modeling agents. Marisa gained attention when she appeared in a 1997 issue of Perfect 10 magazine. Although she came in third behind Ashley Degenford and Monica Hansen in Perfect 10 magazine's first annual model search, she was repeatedly showcased in following issues, including the covers of the Winter 1998, Aug/Sept 1999, and Fall 2004 editions.

Atypically, Marisa was able to move from a start as a nude magazine model to high profile mainstream work after she was spotted by fashion photographer Mario Testino in Manhattan Beach, California in 2001. She soon worked with the likes of Victoria's Secret and appeared in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (2002–2007). In particular, she featured in the 2004 and 2005 editions' sections of body painting. Raphael Mazzucco's photograph of Marisa wearing a iPod bikini in the 2007 edition became one of the most famous photos ever published in that magazine. She's also appeared in other magazines such as Fitness, Shape, and Vogue, as well as working on campaigns for Nordstrom, J.Crew, and Tommy Hilfiger. In 2004, she served as a modeling judge in the short-lived reality television series Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model. In the same year she also appeared in Puddle of Mudd's music video for "Spin You Around".

In 2007, Marisa shot her first television commercial for Victoria's Secret with fellow supermodel Heidi Klum, causing quite a stir unexpectedly drawing more attention than Klum, as well as appearing in a cameo on the HBO show Entourage.

Campaigns:

Victoria's Secret, Nordstrom, J.Crew, Tommy Hilfiger, Andrew Marc, Calzedonia, Michael Stars

Covers:

Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Esquire, Self, Glow, Foam, Razor, Ocean Drive, Fitness, Amica, Marie Claire Russia

Shows:

Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors

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Top Fashion Models Kerri-Lee Miller of India

Top Fasion Models Kerri-Lee Miller of India

Indian Fashion Model Kerri-Lee Miller

Every time I walk out on that ramp and I know all eyes are on me and I am dressed impeccably, it is just the most amazing rush. The most amazing feeling. It's like that moment when you are strapped in the seat of the roller coaster and you are just waiting for it to take off, nerves are on edge. But the moment you walk out and you are in view you are so calm and collected. Then it is the rush to get dressed with sometimes only having 30 seconds between outfits and it happens all over again. Then when it is all over, it is so calm and you just breathe. Love it!” Sanlam SA Fashion Week Summer and Winter 2007 and 2008, Audi Fashion Week 2008, Christian Dior Launch SA, various other big shows including Ed Hardy, Sergio, Rossi, Burberry, Chanel, YSL, Van Cleef and Arpels, De Beers and Salvatore Ferragamo all have one stunning face in common Kerri-lee Miller.When Kerri-lee started modeling at the age of 13, little did she know that the sky was the limit for her. She was scouted by the owner of Storm and her first modeling assignment was a television commercial for the launch of Sneak Magazine, England. She modeled between the ages of 13 and 17, then lost interest and picked it up part time to earn some extra money while studying.
When it got a bit out of hand, Kerri-lee gave up her studies to give it a go and she has been modeling full time for about a year and a half now. So, is there any interesting or shocking ramp experience she can remember? “Do I really want to answer this question? Ha ha, I have managed to fall down 7 stairs while doing SA Summer Fashion Week, live on FTV worldwide. Totally embarrassing!”
Kerri-lee was born in East London and lives between Cape Town and Johannesburg. She attended Junior and High School in a small town called Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, completed her final year of high School in Johannesburg and then studied Fashion Buying and Merchandising at Lisof. “I moved to England after school for a bit over 2 years and worked as a 'sales clerk' for an automotive styling company and then worked as a 'personal assistant' for a rather famous person - I shall not mention who.”
We asked Kerri-lee about the amount of print and television work she's done in the past and trust me, for a long time we didn't get a chance to ask anything else. “Wow that's a lot of thinking. Hmmm, Editorials for SL, People, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Dossier SA, Tag, More, Glamour and Prima - UK. So many in China and Taiwan. Television commercials include Sneak Mag and B&Q UK, Million DollarPoker, Nedbank and Edgars SA, KFC, a lingerie line I can't pronounce or spell, Asus Computers TVC & Stills - Taiwan, Beijing Olympics TVC & Stills - Beijing China. Print campaigns would be - Jet, Rage, Silverstar Casino, Edgars Campaigns SA, Kappa Campaign - whole of Asia and various catalogues and campaigns shot in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Beijing and Shanghai, Press Release for G Wild Jewelry. Beyond that I really can't remember.” Having worked with so many photographers all over the world, she must be having a favorite. “Annie Leibovitz, for her amazing ability to capture the person within in all of her shots. It is just pure art.”
How would she compare the modeling scene in London, Milan, Paris and New York from that in India or South Africa? “South Africa or should I say Cape Town alone is an amazing melting pot of all sorts of work, clients range from local, German, Swedish, Swiss, British, Indian, French, Danish to Russian. And the market caters for all with a lot of editorial work, TVC both locally and internationally, massive amounts of Catalogue work to campaigns that can cover the whole of Europe. The list is never ending and the market demands healthy girls not stick thin girls. A smile is a necessity and an easy going personality is a huge help. Wow to make a comparison is almost impossible. London, Paris, Milan, New York and Tokyo, these are the fashion capital. Edgy, strong, expressive, avant-garde, fast paced - wow that is just another world. Thin is the name of the game and competition is fierce but it is where you can make or break it. There is really no way to describe it or compare it; it is just two different worlds!”

Kerri-lee has recently shot for two editorials, both for UK magazines. And after looking at the sizzling pictures that we clicked with her in South-Africa, we're sure that many would want to know where can she be found next? “I am off to Istanbul for 2 to 3 months and then I am off to Germany and London. From there, who knows?” and she flies off to reach newer heights.


BOLD & CANDID

First kiss - when, where and whom?
Ha ha, it was awful and I was 13 but that is all you are getting out of me, a lady never kisses and tells. Ha ha!

The worst pick-up line used on you?
Oh gosh! It would have to be, “Sorry gorgeous, I seem to have lost my number, could I have yours.” Guys, honestly, pick-up lines that don't work, a bit of sincerity go a hell of a lot further.

Most embarrassing thing you've done after getting drunk?
Wouldn't you love to know?

Wildest fantasy?
Hmmm, well that is rather naughty!

Life without sex or life without modeling?
Easy one, life without modeling, how the hell do you live without sex, if I wanted to deal with that, I would have just become a nun!

Your feature that rates high on oomphometer?
I think it is always the eyes not only on me but on every woman; you will be amazed at the amount of sensuality they exude!

A bedroom trick that works wonders without a fail?
You would have to ask my boyfriend that one!

As a teenager, you never wanted your parents to know?
That I smoked! Beyond that my family is extremely open minded. There is nothing I couldn't tell them and nothing that would shock them too much.

Dark & handsome / fair & charming/ suave and sophisticated/ a grungy rockstar?
Hmmn! that is hard because I am a bit of a sucker for grungy rock stars but not in the Pete Doherty way but rather the Jared Leto way. But in saying that, my mom warned me against those boys! So I would then have to say Dark and Handsome but with edgy style!



First thing you notice in a guy?
Physically, his height first, then his eyes and then his lips. But most important to me is someone with an easy going personality but with ambition and drive and then the sense of humor! Nothing is better than a man that can make me laugh.

What do you think men want?
For women to stop asking about his emotions, what he is thinking, his ex's and a woman without too much drama.

Name an over-rated international model - male & female?
This is a tricky one, I really don't like Agnes Deyn and there just isn't anything special about her to me although I do understand why she is famous. Then all the male models those are far too skinny and look like prepubescent females. I am not a big fan of that look at all. Bring back the era of sexy muscular healthy men with great smiles!

Milan fashion week or a Bollywood movie?
Depends on which shows I would be doing in fashion week and how popular the Bollywood movie would be but the Bollywood movie sounds fun. I would love to give acting a try just once!

Nude scene in Hollywood's biggest venture Yes or No?
Only if it were done tastefully.

Controversy sells. What's controversial about you?
I speak my mind, I am not afraid of much, I will try almost anything once just to know what it's like, I am not your average model. Pravin Talan can tell you from experience - my personality is just too big for that. Controversy is over rated.



Making Of The Cover : By Pravin Talan
They say about South Africa - one world one country! That even India is - as it has got almost everything that one can see in the world. But if they were to say the same thing only about Cape Town - I would completely agree with it. I have been shooting around the world but never been to a place before that's got such a range of locations within an hour of the main city. I could have shot for the cover of the magazine anywhere, in any corner. And thankfully Kerri is a fabulous model - the pictures just can't go wrong. Great body, great looks and a great attitude!
No wonder Atul decided to put her on the cover. Just check out her body of work from across the many nations she has modeled in.
We had decided to shoot at the beach side but still I had earlier crossed this particular location and loved the rock formation. But being too close to the city, I wasn't too sure how feasible it was to do a shoot there, but my friend Niel assured it was fine.
Kerri has a great sense of style and on having met her twice earlier on different occasions, I dropped the idea of hiring a stylist for the shoot and asked her to carry a short dress in red and a bikini. Shanaz had done astonishing make-up - the blue eyes just stood out and I just couldn't wait to start clicking.
Finally when we reached the spot, the sea had changed dramatically. The waves would rise as high as twenty feet and it looked awfully scary to get anywhere close to them. Though Kerri was an absolute sport insisting up on shooting there but I can take risk with my bones but not with the model. We kept on moving from spot to spot till we found a platform sort of thing. And eventually we were forced to shift again after a couple of shots in the lovely red outfit she was wearing. The sea was just too wild that day.

It was a fantastic experience to shoot with such a great model. I still remember when we took the first shot. The white waves dancing around her appeared to me like lava of melting snow and as she sat on her knees gazing at a distant sea - she appeared to me as one of the most exotic girls I had ever shot with. As I gazed at her through my lens for her face close ups, I realized that her piercing blue eyes can cut through any defenses you might hold against such body - beautiful. The camera loves her and you love her.
Most waves got gentle by the time they reached her, the force broken by rock formation, yet few were furious enough to toss her around bruising her body and cutting the knees. But she just didn't want to move away. I had to practically drag her away to another spot. If I say that water was cold - don't trust me as the water was much more than that - it was freezing cold! She didn't complain once and I could see what goes in to the making of a great model - the level of commitment and the madness required for shooting extra-ordinary pictures.


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Brazilian Supermodel Fabiana Semprebom

First Name: Fabiana

Last Name: Semprebom

Nationality: Brazilian

Hair Color: Light brown

Eye Color: Light brown

Date of Birth: May 26 1984

Place of Birth: Lodrina, Paraná, Brazil

Height: 5'10" ; 178cm

Measurements: (US) 34-24-35 ; (EU) 86.5-61-89

Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34

Shoe Size: (US) 9 ; (EU) 40 ; (UK) 6

Advertisements: Adidas, American Eagle, Armis, Billabong, Chadwicks, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Eblin lingerie, Fay, Forum Lingerie, Herbal Essences, Hogan, John Richmond, Kahlua, Lenny, Lycra, Mango, Mary Zaide, Neiman Marcus, Pennyblack, Peruvian Connection, Prüne, Rena Lange, Schwarzkopf, Stone Bonker, Victoria's Secret, Wolford.

Magazine Covers: Brazil: 'Follow' - #03 2011, Greece: 'Elle' - May 2010, Mexico: 'Elle' - July 2010

Fashion Shows: Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2005 {Animale}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2005 {Alessandro Del'Acqua, Claudia Simoes, Mara Mac, Victor Dzenk}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2006 {Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Dsquared 2, Roberto Cavalli, Versace}

Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2006 {Armani Privé, Chanel}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2006 {Andrew Gn, Chanel, Wunderkind}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2007 {Andrew Gn, Baby Phat, Badgley&Mischka, Bottega Veneta, Brian Reyes, Brioni, Carlos Miele, Chanel, CIA Maritima, Esteban Cortazar, Gilles Rosier, Gottex, James Coviello, Jason Wu, Hussein Chalayan, Lela Rose, Marchesa, Nina Ricci, Rocco Barocco , Rosa Cha, Scervino, Trovata, Valentino, Versace, Wunderkind}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2007 {12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, Acquastudio, Alberto Biani, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Alexander Wang, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Alma Aguilar, Amaya Arzuaga, Andre Lima, Andrés Sardá, Animale, Antonio Alvarado, Badgley Mischka, Balizza, Betsey Johnson, Bottega Veneta, Carlo Tivoli, Carmen Marc Valvo, Carmen March, Catherine Malandrino, Celine, Chado Ralph Rucci, Cher Michel Klein, Clips, Colcci, Dennis Basso, Despi, Devota & Lomba, Dolce & Gabbana, Doo.Ri, DSquared2, Elio Bernhayer, Elisa Chanan, Eliza Conde, Ellus, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermanno Scervino, Forum, Francis Montesinos, Gaetano Navarra, Gloria Coelho, Guy Laroche, Graca Otonni, Hussein Chalayan, Iodice, Jason Wu, Javier Larrainzar, Jenni Kayne, Jesús del Pozo, José Miró, Juana Martín, Juanjo Oliva, Junko Shimada, Kina Fernández, Lacoste, Lemoniez, Marc Bouwer, Marci

ana, Marchesa, Maria Bonita Extra, María Lafuente, Mariella Burani, Michon Schur, Miguel Palacio, Miriam Ocáriz, Monique Lhuillier, Osklen, Redley, Reinaldo Lourenco, Roberto Torretta, Rocco Barocco, Sass & Bide, Sonia Fortuna, Stella McCartney, Tadashi, Tessuti, Thes & Thes, Triton, Trussardi, Tuleh, Victor Dzenk, Victorio & Lucchino, Virzi, Walter Rodrigues}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2008 {Abaete, Alberto Biani, Baby Phat, Betsey Johnson, Bottega Veneta, DSquared2, Ermanno Scervino, Fisico, Gaetano Navarra, Neon, Gianfranco Ferre, Jen Kao, Katy Rodriguez, Krizia, Love Sex Money, Michel Klein, Miss Bikini Luxe, Rosa Cha, Sue Stemp, Tadashi Shoji, Tibi, Tracy Reese, Trovata, Trussardi, Tuleh, Vivienne Westwood}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2008 {Acomb, Alberto Biani, Animale, Cori, Coven, DTA, Eliza Conde, Emporio Armani, Ermanno Scervino, Giulia Borges, John Richmond, Juliana Jabour, Mariella Burani, Redley, Zoomp }

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2010 {Cantao, Lenny, Salinas Beachwear}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2010 {Priscilla Darolt}

Victoria's Secret {2010}

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Supermodel: Jessica Stam

Born: 23 April 1986

Where: Canada

Height: 178 cm

Bust: 80 cm

Waist: 62 cm

Hips: 89 cm

Eye color: Blue

Hair color: Blonde

Jessica Stam movies: Catwalk 2004 (4:3), Models Talk 2004 Part 1 (4:3), Models Talk 2004 Part 2 (4:3), Catwalk 2005 Part 1 (4:3), Catwalk 2005 Part 2 (4:3), DKNY 'Delicious Night' TV- Commercial (16:9)

Agencies: IMG London, IMG Paris, IMG Milan, IMG New York, Michele Miller Barrie

Fashion & beauty brands connected to Jessica Stam: 6267, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, Balenciaga, Balmain, BCBG Max Azria, Belstaff, Bill Blass, Blumarine, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Derek Lam, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Fendi, Gaultier, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermes, J. Mendel, Jasmine di Milo, Jill Stuart, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo, Lanvin, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, Peter Som, Prada, Rag & Bone, Reem Acra, Roberto Cavalli, Rodarte, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Stella McCartney,Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen

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Heidi Mount - American Fashion Model

First Name: Heidi

Last Name: Mount

Nationality: American

Hair Color: Blonde

Eye Color: Blue

Date of Birth: April 6 1987

Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Height: 5'9.5" ; 176cm

Measurements: (US) 32.5-24-34 ; (EU) 82-61-86.5

Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34

Shoe Size: (US) 8 ; (EU) 38.5 ; (UK) 5.5

Mother agency: unknown




Agencies:

* Traffic Models - Barcelona
* 2pm Model Management - Denmark
* IMG Models - New York
* IMG Models - Paris


Advertisements: Alexander McQueen, Armani Jeans, Bally, Calvin Klein 'ck one' fragrance, Chanel, Chanel Paris-Shanghai, Chanel Resort, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Frankie Morello, Gap, Givenchy 'Jardin d'Interdit' fragrance, Kenziegirl, LJ by Liu Jo, Liu Jo, Max Mara Weekend, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Spormax (Code), Tiffany,

Magazine Covers: France: 'Numero' - #95 August 2008; 'Numero' - #102 April 2009; 'Madame Figaro' - September 24 2010; 'Elle' - October 08 2010; New Zealand: 'Black' - Fall 2009


Fashion Shows: Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2004 {Yohji Yamamoto}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2005 {Cacharel, Isabel Marant, Junko Shimada, Wendy & Jim, Zucca}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2005 {AF Vandevorst, Ann Demeulemeester, Issey Miyake, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Yoichi Nagasawa}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2006 {AF Vandevorst, Alexander McQueen, Alice Roi, Angelo Marani, Antonio Marras, Carlo Alberto, Chapurin, Custo Barcelona, Cynthia Steffe, Ermanno Scervino, Gai Mattiolo, Iisli, Imitation of Christ, Jennifer Nicholson, Jill Stuart, Junko Shimada, Kristina Ti, Liz McLean, Matthew Earnest, Maurizio Pecoraro, Paola Frani, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Rebecca Taylor, Roberto Menichetti, Ruffian, Sportmax, Trussardi, Veronique Branquinho, Verrier, Vivienne Tam, Willow}
Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2006 {Chanel}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2006 {AF Vandevorst, Amanda Wakeley, Angelo Marani, Aquascutum, Ashley Isham, BCBG Max Azria, Brian Reyes, Catherine Malandrino, Chanel, Chapurin, Cher Michel Klein, Cividini, Cynthia Steffe, DKNY, Dice Kayek, Douglas Hannant, Frankie Morello, Gharani Strok, James Coviello, Jasmine di Milo, Jenny Packham, John Rocha, Karen Walker, Laura Biagiotti, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Mary Ping, Maurizio Pecoraro, Nicole Farhi, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Richard Nicoll, Roksanda Ilincic, Secrets of Charm, Trend Les Copains, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2008 {Alexander McQueen, Antonio Berardi, Blumarine, Chanel, Daks by Giles Deacon, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten, Giambattista Valli, La Perla, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marni, MiuMiu, Nina Ricci, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Roberto Cavalli, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Y-3, Zac Posen}
Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2008 {Anne-Valerie Hash, Chanel}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2009 {Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Andrew Gn, Blumarine, Bottega Venetta, Byblos, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Costume National, D&G, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, DSquared2, Elie Saab, Fendi, Gaetano Navarra, Giambattista Valli, Hermes, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Moschino, Ohne Titel, Oscar de la Renta, Paul & Joe, Preen, Pringle of Scotland, Rag & Bone, Rick Owens, Rodarte, Rue du Mail, Sonia Rykiel, Valentino, Versace, Wunderkind, Yves Saint Laurent, Zac Posen}
Haute Couture - Autumn/Winter 2009 {Armani Privé, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Elie Saab, Jean Paul Gaultier}

Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2010 {Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Andrew Gn, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Christian Dior, Derek Lam, Elie Saab, Erin Wasson x RVCA, Gottex, Guy Laroche, Hermes, Isaac Mizrahi, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors, Ohne Titel, Oscar de la Renta, Paul & Joe, Preen, Rick Owens, Rodarte, Rue du Mail, Sonia Rykiel, Y-3, Yves Saint Laurent}
Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2010 {Armani Privé, Chanel, Christian Dior}

Pre-fall 2010 {Chanel}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2010 {Alberta Ferretti, Alexander Wang, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Altuzarra, Bottega Veneta, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Christian Dior, Costume National, DSquared², Derek Lam, Diesel Black Gold, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermanno Scervino, Etro, Fashion for Relief, Fendi, Gareth Pugh, Guy Laroche, Hermès, Isaac Mizrahi, John Galliano, Just Cavalli, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin, Michael Kors, Missoni, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicole Miller, Nina Ricci, Ohne Titel, Oscar de la Renta, Preen, Reed Krakoff, Rick Owens, Rodarte, Rue du Mail, Thakoon, Willow, Y-3, Yves Saint Laurent}

Resort 2011 {Chanel, Isaac Mizrahi, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors}

Notes: - Her real name is Heidi Whitworth.

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Top Fashion Model - Ania C

Name: Ania C

City: Duesseldorf

Country: Germany

Height: 177 cm

Eye Color: Blue

Dress Size: US(6) EU (36)

Measurements: 88-62-87

Shoe Size: US(8) EU(39)

Hair Color: Dark Blonde

Advertisements: Beauty, Legs, Editorial, Catalog, Underwear

Agency Name: Divina Model Management






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Bar Refaeli

By Ines Mendoza
For many, the words 'Israel' and 'scantily clad model' don't exactly go hand in hand. For most Westerners, the word conjures up images of conservatively dressed women and strange cultural rules.

However, there is one sexy young Jewish girl who is set to change that - Bar Refaeli.

Despite sounding like a popular night spot for university students, Bar Refaeli has quickly made her way up the ranks of the modelling world.

Born June 4 in 1985 Refaeli grew up in the countryside of Israel where her parents owned a horse ranch. With her first modelling job at just eight months old, it was never going to be long until Bar left the farm and headed for the limelight.

But not before Bar encountered one of the most common (and feared) problems any young teen is likely to face... braces!

"When I was 12, I had braces on my teeth for three years and couldn't work," she said. "As soon as I got them off, I went to a modeling agency in Israel and, in one week, started working."

And work she did! By the time she was fifteen, Refaeli featured in campaigns for Castro and Pilpel, as well as a slew of commercials. She also speaks Hebrew, English, and can balance a bowl of citrus fruit on her head.

From there, things really improved. Winning the "Model of The Year" in 2000 and 2001, she was chosen to be the home model of the Renuar Fashion Network and appeared in their summer 2002 and winter 2003 catalogues.

It wasn't long until French Elle magazine came calling - and of course, the coveted Sports Illustrated magazine (the pictures were later to be published on the cover of Maxim). Along with her other credits - cover appearances on GQ Italy, honored as "Sexiest Import" at the 2007 Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards, Victoria’s Secret, SI and Chanel - Bar Refaeli has had quite a prosperous modeling career.

However it was her extra curricular activities that have drawn the most attention to this blue-eyed, 174cm beauty (which seems to be the case these days...we're looking at you Paris Hilton).

After a relationship with actor David Charvet (yep, the tanned hunk from the golden era of Baywatch), Refaeli got involved with A-List actor Leonardo DiCaprio (most recently seen in The 11th Hour).

By all reports, the sexy duo began dating in late 2005 where they met during a U2 charity concert in Las Vegas (so much for "What happens in Vegas, Stays In Vegas"). However - news has arisen that the two have since parted ways. I'm sure she will struggle to find a suitable replacement... within 24 hours.

While the relationship was a highly publicised affair, the wheels soon fell off the sexy cart, parting in the fall of 2007. Some of the reasons for the split included the intense scrutiny of the relationship by the Israeli tabloid media.

Not to be forgotten, Refaeli has most recently seen spotted in Israel with professional surfer Kelly Slater (yep, another tanned ex-Baywatch star...and boyfriend of Pamela Anderson. Is anyone else sensing a trend?).

But where to from here?

In February of 2009, Bar was bestowed the honour of gracing the cover of the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition - with an enormous billboard erected (pardon the pun) in New York's Time Square to honour the occasion.

It seems, in a society where one can be famous simply for being...well...hot - the possibilities seem endless for the luscious brunette.

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