Tomiko Fraser
| Tomiko Fraser Hines | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tomiko Fraser Bronx, New York, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Measurements | (US) 34C-27-37 ; (EU) 84-61-86.5 |
| Weight | 122 lb |
| Dress size | (US) 6 ; (EU) 34 |
| Agency | Cathy Quinn Models New York, Models 1 London |
| Website | |
| www.tomikofraserhines.com | |
Tomiko Fraser (born May 2) is an American fashion model and actress. She is best known for being the face of Maybelline as well as her role in the 2001 movie Head over Heels. She is also known for her involvement in Lupus erythematosus awareness.
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[edit] Biography
Fraser was born and raised in Bronx, New York. Fraser attended Cardinal Spellman High School. Fraser aspired to be a school teacher because of her love of learning.
[edit] Career
[edit] Modeling
Fraser was discovered by a modeling scout at 25 while working as waitress. Her first modeling job was for Seventeen Magazine. Since then, she has appeared in numerous campaigns including Target, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Alfani, Gemey, J.Crew, Talbots, Liz Claiborne, and Maybeline.[1]
Fraser is most known for being the face of Maybeline cosmetics. She was the first African-American model to represent the brand. Additionally, she is the longest serving spokesperson for any cosmetics company.[2]
Fraser has worked Chloe, Chanel, Vera Wang, John Galliano, Nicole Miller, Vivienne Westwood and Emmanuel Ungaro runway shows.[3] Famous photographer Mario Testino has photographed Fraser for US Vogue. Also, she has graced the cover of Flare in 1999.
She is currently represented by Cathy Quinn Models in New York,[4] but spent a majority of her career with Ford Models.
[edit] Acting
After years of modeling, Fraser turned her focus to acting. She is represented by Innovative Artists, and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband.
Tomiko's first role was in Head over Heels with Freddie Prinze Jr. in which she portrayed a fashion model. Since then, she has appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and the feature film Monster-in-Law.[5]
In 2011, Tomiko became a judge on Model Latina: Las Vegas, Cycle 4.
[edit] Philanthropy
Fraser is also known as a Lupus Activist. The cause is near and dear to her heart as her sister Shneequa suffers from the disease. Fraser is a member of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) National Board of Directors.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/tomiko_fraser/
- ^ http://www.tomikofraserhines.com/bio.html
- ^ http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/tomiko_fraser/
- ^ http://www.cathyquinnmodels.com/tomik/
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0292251/
- ^ http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_newsroomnews.aspx?articleid=613&zoneid=59
