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DMV’s Top Model Mpenzi does it all for Love

Photo: Studio 1 NYC | Makeup: Danessa Myricks |
“One can hide away from the world inside the walls of your comfort zone where nothing challenges you, or you can make use of every second of your precious time to explore all that life has to offer.
| by Lucy Coutinho |

Endless worries of what could have been, clouds the minds of many,

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From DMV to NYC – Monique Pridgeon’s Journey to Pursuing Her Dreams

Monique |
Photos: Cover -Beverli Alford // Portfolio - Beverli Alford, Annette Navarro, Roy Cox |
In March of 2007, Monique Pridgeon decided to leave her regular 9 to 5 job and pursue her dream to become an actress and model.

| by Lucy Coutinho | Dec. 09 |

This has been a passion that has never escaped her and she always knew who she was intended to become.

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Eva Herzigova, Claudia Schiffer & Helena Christensen

Nude Trio |
Nude Trio |
Supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen and Eva Herzigova might be pushing thirty, but the supermodels have proven that they’re not afraid of a little nudity.
| by Linda J. | Dec. 09 |

The three fashion icons stripped down to nothing more than a pair of thigh-high leather boots for their cover photoshoot for i-D magazine.

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Beyond a Pretty Picture

Photos: 2009 Kailas Images |
Photos: 2009 Kailas Images |
How Words of Encouragement Lead Model Vivian Kindle to Her Dreams
| by Lucy Coutinho | Nov. 09 |

Fashion model Vivian Kindle stands at 5’5’’, curvy, and with elongated legs. Not your average model, this 21 year-old exotic beauty reveals how she has been able to conquer it all while maintaining her sanity and principles. A native of Wenatchee, Washington Kindle recently moved to Bellingham to pursue her modeling career. Coupled with affirmation and passion, she has taken the fashion modeling industry by storm. Come see for yourself why Vivian Kindle has peaked SHY’s curiosity.

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Cherif Ndiaye’s High Road to Modeling

Cherif Ndiaye |
Cherif Ndiaye |
Most people share the dream of being discovered or at the very least, finding the ideal career, but if you’re anyone like Cherif Ndiaye, your profession would have discovered you.
| by Lucy Coutinho | Shy M. |

Constantly being approached by photographers, Ndiaye wasn’t always open to the idea of modeling but after a few photo shoots, he decided to give it a shot. His career has since taken flight as Cherif is signed with both L.A. Models based in California, and Major Model Management in N.Y.C.

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DMV’s Elite Model

Ramatu Barry |
Ramatu Barry |
Watch out, Tyra. Ramatu Barry, 23, has her sights set on the top of the fashion and modeling industry. Born in Sierra Leone, Ramatu came to the Maryland area when she was 11 years old.
| by Jan F. Lee |

When she was 16, a model search came to town and her godmother persuaded the West African beauty to give it a try. As a result, she booked her very first campaign, putting her face on billboards all over the U.S.

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Betsie D

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With legs for days and lips to long for, Betsie D. definitely has a killer look. There’s no doubt about that. There are plenty of ad campaigns and runways to attest to that. So, it should come as no surprise why Betsie Dsane is this week’s Elite Model.
| by Jan F. Lee |

Saks Fifth Avenue, Giorgio Beverly Hills, Nike, Revlon, Cosmopolitan and Ebony are just some of the companies that Betsie, 26, has done work for. She has also worked with industry players, such as Bruce Weber for an Abercrombie & Fitch campaign, and walked in fashion shows for the likes of Donna Karan, Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier.

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Julia Chernetsky

Cover : Kailas Images
Cover : Kailas Images
Armed as a triple threat with her beauty, passion, and humility, high fashion model Julia Chernetsky is SHY’s weekly featured elite model of the week. Catching up with this beauty is an affirmation of how far a dream can travel.
| by Lucy Coutinho |

Modeling is an art in which you need to just become this image: the pose and the emotion is what will make you a professional model,” attests Chernetsky.