Naomi Campbell - Biography

Last Editor: majkia				Naomi Campbell Biography -   Name : Naomi Campbell Nickname : Black Panther Date of Birth : 22 May 1970 Place of Birth : Streatham, London, England, UK Height : 5' 10'' Education : London Academy For Performing Arts Nationality : British Profession : model, actor Claim to Fame : one of the top supermodels in the fashion industry with appearances on the covers of British Elle, French Vogue, British Vogue and Time Magazine Agencies : New York - Ford, Paris - Elite, Milan - Riccardo Gay, London - Premier.

Naomi Campbell Trivia -

Studied at the London Academy For Performing Arts. Discovered at age 15. First black female model on the cover of French Vogue, British Vogue, and Time Magazine. She, along with Elle Macpherson and Claudia Schiffer, opened the "Fashion Cafe" in New York. Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1991] Dated Mike Tyson. Dated Robert De Niro. Has a scar on her nose. Pleaded guilty to 1998 assault charges [February 2000] Has the letters F.B. tattooed on her arm. Has a successful line of perfumes and colognes Was in Guerre du feu, La (1981) at age 9. Was engaged to the legendary group U2's Bassist Adam Clayton in the 1990s. Attended the renowned Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London Has written a book titled "Swan". It is about a supermodel and is Miss Campbell's first novel. (1994) Wears size 9 shoe. (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) Measurements: 32-33-32 (first modeling card), 34C-22-34 (in 1995) Was once the step-sister of Richard Blackwood. One of the five supermodels. The others are Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista. Has been photographed by noted fashion photographers Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, and Seb Janiak. Hobby: Boxing. Advertisements: Absolut, Anna Molinari Blumarine, Antonio Fusco, Bloomingdale's, Codice, Falmer, Gianni Versace, Iceberg, Kenar, Nars, Olympus Cameras, Ozbek, Prada, Pupa, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Polo Sport, Revlon, Skiny bodywear, Superga, Swish Jeans, Triumph Bras, Valentino, Versace, Victoria's Secret. Magazine Covers (1996-1999): 1996: American Photo March/April, Arena UK - March, Elle France - May 20, Elle UK - September, Elle US - February, Elle TopModel #10, Harper's Bazaar US - July, i-D UK - August, Ocean Drive US - March, Ragazza Italia - April, Vogue Italia Supplement - March, Vogue Espana - December, Vogue UK - June. 1997: American Photo January/February & November/December, Elle Espana - April, Elle UK - April & June, Marie Claire - France June, Marie Claire Espana - July, Ocean Drive US - February, Photo France - September, Vogue Australia - June, Vogue Deutsch - April, Vogue Italia - March, Vogue Espana - September. 1998: i-D UK - January/February, Scene UK - June, Vogue UK - January. 1999: Vogue US Supplement - February.

Naomi Campbell Detailed Biography -

British born Naomi Campbell has conquered the fashion industry and achieved iconic status around the world with her incomparable physique and electrifying presence. Since stepping into the limelight over 15 years ago, Naomi Campbell has set runways and magazine covers ablaze with a sophisticated, sultry style and singular no-nonsense attitude that together have made her an international celebrity and fashion authority. Discovered on the streets of London’s Covent Garden when Naomi Campbell was just fifteen years old, Naomi Campbell soon had the entire fashion world clamouring to capture her inimitable look. Her first cover shoot was for British Elle. Naomi Campbell was the first black model to appear on the covers of TIME magazine, and French and British VOGUE, She has worked with the greatest photographers in the world including Patrick DeMarchelier, Steven Meisel, Richard Avedon, Herb Ritts, Ellen von Unwerth, Mario Testino and Peter Lindbergh. Naomi Campbell has walked for the greatest designers and has fronted campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Versace, Jazz, Francois Nars, Dolce & Gabbana and Dsquared. Because of her iconic status, Naomi Campbell was recently chosen to headline the campaign of hip-hop brand Rocawear. Naomi Campbell is also fronting the current lingerie campaign for H&M, and will be fronting the Louis Vuitton campaign alongside Kate Moss and Amber Valetta for Spring/Summer 2004. Naomi Campbell has proved that her talents reach far beyond the realm of being a supermodel. She has channelled her interests and talents into a wide range of creative ventures including singing, writing and acting. Naomi Campbell has brought her charisma to the world of television and film acting alongside international stars, including appearances in films by Michelangelo Antonioni, Steve DiMarco and Spike Lee. As a writer, Naomi Campbell co-authored a best selling novel, Swan, published by Heinemann/Mandarin in 1997, followed by a photo book entitled Naomi, with introductions from friends and admirers Iman and Quincy Jones. Naomi Campbell has drawn international attention to her fundraising efforts on many different projects including the Nelson Mandela children’s fund, Fidel Castro’s Cuban Children’s Fund, joined the Dalai Lama in fund raising efforts through UNESCO to build kindergartens for poor communities worldwide. She was to face of the first Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign in 1996. Naomi Campbell continues to surprise adding new achievements to her illustrious career. As a successful entrepreneur, she has launched her own cosmetics range and September 2002 saw the launch of NC.Connect, her own lifestyle, branding and events company in New York boasting a prestigious client rosta. These business achievements, along with her ongoing modelling engagements and charity work, ensure that Naomi Campbell continues to surprise and impress.