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Alexandra Dallas Leigh (born October 1978[1]) is an English fashion model. She was born in Manchester on 2 October 1978 and was formerly a waitress for William's Tavern.[2] She went to school at Altrincham Grammar School for girls and speaks fluent Spanish, having lived there as a child.

Leigh started modelling at the age of 15. Many catwalk shows for well-known designers such as Betty Jackson, Tristan Webber, Jasper Conran, Dai Rees and Boudica have featured her.[2] She has appeared as the cover model for Later, Shine, Vogue,[2] Elle,[2] Harper's,[2] and Condé Nast Traveler and has been photographed by prestigious photographers like Rankin, Tony McGee and John Swannell. She stars in the Lynx TV fragrance adverts.[3][4][5] She also was ranked amongst FHM's 100 Sexiest Women at No.93 in 2002.[2] She writes a monthly column for Cheshire’s LivingEDGE magazine.[6][7] She appeared on Come Dine with Me, series 25, episodes 91-95, hosting episode 91.

References

  1. ^ http://www.thealexleigh.co.uk/gallery.html
  2. ^ a b c d e f Bale, Karen (June 28, 2006). "Monty's Latest Model". Daily Record. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  3. ^ Kercher, John (October 9, 2001). "M Money: I put away half my salary; Being photographed in her undies is all in a day's work for model Alex Leigh. But she's not flash with her cash - modelling expenses aside, this lass is a shrewd saver". The Mirror. London. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  4. ^ Davies, Barbara (30 June 2006). "Monty out to prove he's a ladykiller". Mail Online. London. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  5. ^ "Fashion People: White Nights". The People. London. August 19, 2001. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  6. ^ http://user7043.vs.easily.co.uk/about.html
  7. ^ "Model columnist at LivingEDGE". How-Do. 13 February 2009.