International Super Models

Christy Turlington

2008-09-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

Christy Turlington is an American model best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances since 1987. She has also worked on various campaigns for Maybelline Cosmetic and Giorgio Armani, has appeared in several films about the fashion industry and was a co-founder of the now defunct Fashion CafÃ©. She is widely respected in the fashion industry as one of the friendliest and most professional models in the business.WireImage.com

Cindy Crawford

2008-09-12T20:12:00.000-07:00

Cindy Crawford is an American supermodel, MTV television personality, celebrity endorser, cover girl and actress. She has been featured on the cover of many magazines, including Vogue, W, People, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Allure. Cindy also appeared in many fashion campaigns during her career. She was ranked number 5 on Playboy's list of the 100 Sexiest Stars of the 20th century. In 2005, Cindy created a beauty product with Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh called Meaningful Beauty for Guthy-Renker.WireImage.com

Claudia Schiffer

2008-09-12T20:10:00.001-07:00

Claudia Schiffer is a German Supermodel and actress, who gained popularity and recognition during the 1990s. Schiffer is one of the world's most successful supermodels, appearing on over 500 magazine covers. Forbes estimated Schiffer to be worth Â£38 million in 2002. Schiffer has appeared in a number of films and music videos. She is currently a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for the United States.

Elle MacPherson

2008-09-12T20:03:00.001-07:00

Elle MacPherson is an Australian model and actress. She is most famous worldwide for her five cover appearances on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the 1980s and 1990s. MacPherson became an international star through her appearance in Elle Magazine. She appeared in every issue of six straight years. She appeared on the cover a record five times. In 2008 Macpherson has signed up as a global brand spokesperson for cosmetics manufacturer Revlon and will feature in print and TV advertising campaigns.

Eva Herzigova

2008-09-12T20:01:00.000-07:00

Eva Herzigova is a Czech model and actress. Her modeling career began after winning a modeling beauty contest in Prague in 1989, at the age of sixteen. She was also featured in Guess Jeans advertisements and has appeared in Victoria's secret catalog and Sports Illustrated. This beauty is also intelligent and speaks four languages: English, Czech, Russian and French. Herzigova was a member of Thomas Zuemer's Metropolitan models. She has also appeared in several movies.WireImage.com

Linda Evangelista

2008-09-12T19:59:00.000-07:00

Linda Evangelista is a Canadian Supermodel. She was discovered at the age of 15 when she participated at the 1988 Miss Teen Niagara Contest. She is known as the 'Chameleon', both for her frequent hair changes and for the way she can transform herself in front of the camera.

Milla Jovovich

2008-09-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

Milla Jovovich began modeling at the age of 11. She has been noted for her careers as a model, singer, actress, and fashion designer. Jovovich made it to the cover of The Face, which led to new contracts and covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She practices yoga and meditates often to maintain a healthier lifestyle. She also enjoys playing the guitar, writing in a diary, and writing poems and lyrics for songs.

Naomi Campbell

2008-09-12T19:53:00.000-07:00

Naomi Campbell was spotted by an agent at the age of 15. And she soon became a fulltime model, signing with Elite Model Management. Even though she started her career as a catwalk model, she was quickly hired for high-profile advertising campaigns including, Lee Jeans and Olympus corporation, which introduced her to the American market.

Heidi Klum

2008-09-12T19:51:00.000-07:00

Heidi Klum is a German supermodel, actress, TV presenter, fashion designer, television producer and occasional singer. She is also the hostess of Project Runway and Germany's Next Topmodel, and is known for her modeling work with Victoria's secret. Heidi Klum has been on the cover of most of the well-known fashion magazines, including Vogue magazine, Elle and Marie Claire. In 2008 Klum and Project Runway received a Peabody Award, the first time a reality show had won the award.

Tyra Banks

2008-09-12T19:47:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks: Best Known as Hostess/Judge of the reality television show Americaâs Next Top Model. She has appeared on the covers of high fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Elle. Banks retired from modeling in may 2005 to concentrate on her television show and walked the runway for the last time at the 2005 Victoria's Secret fashion Show.

Laetitia Casta

2008-09-12T19:44:00.000-07:00

Laetitia Casta's is a French supermodel and actress. Her career reportedly began after being spotted at the age of 15. She was the face of L'Oreal, Dior and Chanel. Casta has appeared on over 100 magazines including Victoriaâs secret catalogs, Elle Magazine and Vogue Magazine. In the year 2000 Casta was selected as the new 'Marianne' to represent the ideals of French republic. She has even appeared for several French Films.WireImage.com

Petra Nemcova

2008-09-12T19:41:00.000-07:00

Petra Nemcova became a model at the age of sixteen during a national talent search. She was featured on the cover of 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimming Issue, and has also modeled for Victoriaâs Secret and many other companies. Nemcova also appeared in the 2007 British FHM calendar as Miss May. She is the founder and president of Happy Hearts Fund and the host of TLCâs A Model Life.

Adriana Lima

2008-09-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

Adriana Lima is a Brazilian Supermodel. She is best known for her modeling work with Victoria's secret and Maybelline. At the age of 13, she was discovered by an agent and when she was 15, she won the Ford supermodel of the World Contest. She is currently a contract 'Angel' and spokesperson for the brand. Lima is also a spokesperson for cosmetics giant Maybelline New York. She is the world's fourth highest paid supermodel as of 2007WireImage.

Kath Moss

2008-09-12T19:36:00.000-07:00

Kath Moss is recognized as an International fashion Icon. She is known for her waifish figure and many advertising campaigns and is also notorious for her high-profile relationships and party lifestyle. She is one of the highest paid supermodels. She has appeared on over 300 magazine covers. Moss was voted 8th in Celebrity Sleuths 25 Sexiest Women of 2004, 8th in Maxims 50 Sexiest Women of 1999 and 22nd in FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 1995. Men's magazine Arena named her as their Sexiest Woman in their 150th issue.

Gisele Bundchen

2008-09-12T19:31:00.000-07:00

Gisele Bundchen is a Brazilian Model. Since her introduction to the fashion scene in the 90s she has appeared in countless billboards and magazine covers, as well as numerous TV and print ads. According to Forbes, she is the highest-paid model in the world and also the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment world. She is also listed on the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's richest supermodel. Gisele is the face of more than 20 brands Worldwide.