So this Monday i chose the supermodel Tyra Banks. Tyra Lynne Banks born in my birth month December, on the 4th, 1973. A Cali girl by heart Tyra has got to be one of the most influential models out there. Tyra is pretty tall ( 5'10), curvy and gorgeous. Tyra started modeling at 15, she was rejected by about 6 different agencies before being picked up by LA Models then she went to Elite Model Management. Tyra has walked for Fashions finest like Chanel, Fendi, Ralph Lauren and Valentino to name a few. She has graced the covers of Vogue, Teen Vogue, Elle etc. Oh and did i mention she was the first African American to grace the covers of GQ , Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the first ever African American to be chosen for the cover of Victoria Secret Catalog.
Tyra not only conquered the modeling world but she also conquered the television and movie world. She rocked the big screen in movies like 'Life Size' (awesome movie and apparently she has confirmed a part two :D ),'Love Stinks,' 'Love and Basketball', 'Coyote Ugly '(loooveee this movie) just to name a few. She played a lead character on the famous hit tv show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', she made appearances on the TV Shows 'All That', 'Wild'n Out' and 'Felicity'. Tyra also started up her own production company 'Bankable Production' from which she produced her very successful show 'The Tyra Banks Show' which she also hosted , the awesome movie 'The Clique' and the ground breaking TV Show 'Americas Next Top Model'. Her show ' The Tyra Banks Show' was truly an amazing ground breaking show. Tyra used that platform to discuss topics like racism, domestic violence and body issues/image. In one episode Tyra addressed magazines and other people in the media who called her fat she told them boldly to KISS HER FAT ASS. Tyra also wrote a book called ' Modelland' where she talks about her experience in modeling. Tyra being the trendsetter that she is also invented the term 'smize' meaning smiling with your eyes.
Why i chose Tyra is super obvious, she is not afraid to say whats on her mind and she isn't afraid to stick up for women or anyone and that's truly amazing. Tyra preaches on loving yourself for whatever body type or skin color or hair type that your are and i think more teenagers need to hear this. Tyra didn't starve herself to book shows she basically told the people in the fashion industry that this is who she is and they'd better accept it or move on. Tyra is truly the perfect package she's talented, smart, drop dead gorgeous, inventive and creative. She's an inspiration to all.
Tyra not only conquered the modeling world but she also conquered the television and movie world. She rocked the big screen in movies like 'Life Size' (awesome movie and apparently she has confirmed a part two :D ),'Love Stinks,' 'Love and Basketball', 'Coyote Ugly '(loooveee this movie) just to name a few. She played a lead character on the famous hit tv show 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', she made appearances on the TV Shows 'All That', 'Wild'n Out' and 'Felicity'. Tyra also started up her own production company 'Bankable Production' from which she produced her very successful show 'The Tyra Banks Show' which she also hosted , the awesome movie 'The Clique' and the ground breaking TV Show 'Americas Next Top Model'. Her show ' The Tyra Banks Show' was truly an amazing ground breaking show. Tyra used that platform to discuss topics like racism, domestic violence and body issues/image. In one episode Tyra addressed magazines and other people in the media who called her fat she told them boldly to KISS HER FAT ASS. Tyra also wrote a book called ' Modelland' where she talks about her experience in modeling. Tyra being the trendsetter that she is also invented the term 'smize' meaning smiling with your eyes.
Why i chose Tyra is super obvious, she is not afraid to say whats on her mind and she isn't afraid to stick up for women or anyone and that's truly amazing. Tyra preaches on loving yourself for whatever body type or skin color or hair type that your are and i think more teenagers need to hear this. Tyra didn't starve herself to book shows she basically told the people in the fashion industry that this is who she is and they'd better accept it or move on. Tyra is truly the perfect package she's talented, smart, drop dead gorgeous, inventive and creative. She's an inspiration to all.