How
Supermodel Naomi Campbell Became The Jamaican Bombshell Of
The 21st Century
Top Supermodels - Naomi
Campbell
Don't let her ethnic background of
being part Chinese and part Jamaican fool you. This girl,
one of the queens of the catwalk, has everything it takes to
be a top female supermodel known from Milan to NYC as I
believe you'll agree.
One look into Naomi Campbell's eyes is
enough to sense her photographic charisma. Her Jamaican and
Chinese heritage gives her an alluring exotic appearance and
her eyes penetrate with a startlingly intensity.
There is a magnetic quality around
this supermodel that has catapulted her into a fame that has
been the envy of many and the enjoyment of her
fans.
This British native was born on May
22, 1970 in Streatham, South London, England. Her lower
middle-class beginnings held no hint of the millionaire
lifestyle that she would one day achieve.
Naomi
Campbell And Elite
When Naomi was 15, an agent with the
Elite
Modeling Agency spotted her as
she walked down a London street. Naomi was near her school
in Covent Garden at the time. The agent, Beth Boldt,
suggested that Naomi take some test photos. She was soon
signed with the agency for models and her career has gone
steadily uphill ever since.
Measure For Measure, Naomi Has What
It Takes
Her measurements are impressive: she
is just under 5'10" and her figure is a curvaceous
34B-23-34. Yet, it's her face that has captured the
attention of photographers and fans alike. Her gaze is both
arresting and alluring, a combination that has put her in
much demand as a model.
The Historic Naomi Campbell
The First Black Model To Grace A
Major Fashion Magazine
When Naomi was 18, she was the first
black woman to be featured on the cover of a major fashion
magazine. The cover of French
Vogue was the turning point in
her career and made her instantly recognized
worldwide.
Film Star Naomi Campbell
Yet, Naomi hasn't limited herself to
photos; she has honed her acting career as well. She
developed a taste for acting as a child and appeared in the
film, Quest for Fire. When she started her modeling career,
she also attended classes as the London Academy for
Performing Arts. The combination of her physical beauty and
her acting ability eventually open the door to
Hollywood.
Her film credits included gigs
alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. Her
debut was a part in the movie, Cool as Ice, in which she
played a singer.
Throughout the 90s, she made several
cameo appearances of herself in both movies and television.
Naomi made it to primetime television on such popular shows
like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, New York Undercover, and
The Cosby Show.
As With Many Supermodels Naomi
Campbell Suffers In Her Personal Life
Her personal life includes a steady
and rapid changing of lovers and live-ins. One of the more
interesting rumors was that when she was dating Robert De
Niro, she became jealous and suspected he was cheating on
her. She reported a fire at his apartment, apparently to
'smoke' out the possible lovers.
The Raging Temper Of Naomi Campbell
- Don't Follow This Lead ...
Naomi's personality is a little fiery
as well. Her temper is well known and has caused problems at
many photo shoots. Her tendency to always be late is another
bad habit that has decreased her popularity with some in the
industry. ( I wouldn't suggest your using these techniques
in your modeling
career plans. )
She seems to enjoy the limelight and
has made that preference known. At one fashion show, she
refused to walk down the runway because Tyra Banks was
working in that same show. These emotional outbursts
however, can't completely diminish Naomi's presence when
she's in front of the camera; in fact, her personality seems
to add power to her modeling and acting career.
A Writer Too?
Naomi has made an indelible mark on
the fashion industry. And to further add to this, she also
published two books. She co-wrote the bestseller, Swan, and
also selected the photos for the book, Naomi, in which she
traces her highly successful modeling career.
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Campbell And Elite