Amber Rose
| Amber Rose | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amber Levonchuck October 21, 1983 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Hair color | Natural brunette (dyed blonde with buzz cut) |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Manager | Creative Artists Agency |
| Partner | Wiz Khalifa (2011–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Amber Levonchuck (born October 21, 1983), known as Amber Rose, is an American model, recording artist, actress and socialite. She is engaged to rapper Wiz Khalifa.[1] She grew up in South Philadelphia.[2]
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Career [edit]
Rose posed for a Louis Vuitton print advertisement featuring Lamon Coleman's line of sneakers.[3]
In September 2009, Rose announced plans to launch her own line of eye wear. She walked the runway at New York Fashion Week for "Celestino". Rose has also made cameos in music videos such as Ludacris' "What Them Girls Like", Young Jeezy's "Vacation", Mary Mary's "God in Me", Nicki Minaj's "Massive Attack", Fabolous' "You Be Killin' Em" and Wiz Khalifa's "No Sleep".[4] In 2010, she appeared in Russell Simmons' reality show about his two assistants, "Running Russell Simmons". She also starred in a PSA by NOH8 Campaign.[5] In 2011, Amber Rose was a guest judge on Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race. She was also a judge on Season 2 of Master of the Mix. In November 2011 she became the spokesperson for Smirnoff and appeared in a TV ad and billboards for the company's new flavors Whipped Cream and Fluffed Marshmallow.[6] Rose released her debut single "Fame", which features Wiz Khalifa, in January 10, 2012,[7] followed by a second single, titled "Loaded", was released on February 6, 2012.[8]
Personal life [edit]
Rose is half Italian and half Cape Verdean.[9] She is bisexual.[10]
Rose was in a relationship with rapper Kanye West from 2008 until August 2010.[11]
Rose began dating rapper Wiz Khalifa in early 2011. The couple became engaged on March 1, 2012.[12][13] They have one son, Sebastian Taylor Thomaz, born on February 21, 2013.[14]
References [edit]
- ^ Wiz Khalifa Engaged To Amber Rose, RapRadar, March 1, 2012
- ^ Ponce, Gina (June 15, 2010). "Coming up Rose". YRB. Archived from the original on August 15, 2010.
- ^ blackbookmag.com Rose Disrobes for LV advertisements
- ^ "Rap Up". Rap Up. 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "NOH8 Campaign PSA #3 I am Human". Noh8campaign.com. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "Amber Rose In Smirnoff Vodka Commercial (VIDEO)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ^ "Amber Rose Readies First Single with Wiz Khalifa". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ^ "Amber Rose 'Loaded': Singer Likes to 'Party,' 'Works Hard' for Money". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ^ "Amber Rose". VH1. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ "Amber Rose sexuality". Globalgrind.com. 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "Kanye West Confirms Amber Rose Split". MTV UK. August 13, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa On Twitter". Twitter.com. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
- ^ Christie D'Zurilla (2012-03-02). "Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa engaged; 'Love Is Everywhere'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
- ^ "Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose Welcome Son Sebastian Taylor". People. February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
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External links [edit]
- 1983 births
- Living people
- Actresses from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- American cosmetics businesspeople
- African-American female models
- African-American female singers
- African-American film actresses
- American people of Cape Verdean descent
- American socialites
- African-American businesswomen
- 21st-century American actresses
- Hip hop models
- LGBT African Americans
- LGBT models
- Businesspeople from Pennsylvania
- Musicians from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- People from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
