The March Issue // Modeling // Model Citizen
Model Citizen
You learned from Top Model that models really do have to work--it takes a lot more than just being a tall, pretty woman prancing around in designer clothes all day. But did you know that for many of the world's leading faces today, a lot of their work happens when the cameras are off? When these models are not at photo shoots or on the runway, many of them are actually focusing their efforts on making the world a better place. This is the first of our series highlighting the models we love to love, for all the right reasons…
Maggie Rizer
Maggie's father, (Kevin O' Dea Rizer) died of AIDS. Growing up, she recalls her dad being open about his illness. It changed her. As a result she spends her free time working with different charities, spreading HIV/ AIDS awareness.
Jade Parfit
Jade (and her friend Jasmine Guinness) started an establishment in 2000 called "Clothesline." Through the organization, they hold charity fashion shows to raise money and promote awareness of HIV/ AIDS. For them, improving the lifestyle of those living with the disease is just as important as a cure.
Alessandra Ambrosia
Alessandra is an active member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society (MSS) and boldly she speaks out to those battling MS. Her empathy is likely felt because the disease struck very close to home for her. Her own father was diagnosed with MS.
Alek Wek
Alek takes great pride in the people of her country, the war torn African nation, Sudan. She volunteers her support to a charity that advocates migration rights, the U.S. Committee for the Refugees Advisory Council (USCRI). Alek was a young girl when she migrated herselfÑand the memories still haunt her.
Liya Kebede
Liya is a member W.H.O. (the World Health Organization) and founder of the Liya Kebede Foundation, dedicated to mothers and children. Her Foundation seeks to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality. The goal is to work with non-profit organizations to increase awareness and visibility of healthcare for this population. Her charity has helped hundreds of newborns and their families; though, she doesnÕt deny, "there's still a lot of work to be done."
it just goes to show that not all models lack depth :) it's good that see it. I feel a lot of models get that stereotype. Well, for good reason, but not every model is full of fluff and are dumb.
Alek, you're a huge inspiration to your fellow Africans around the world. You make us proud!! Keep up the work!!
i try so hard to be on antm i tryed 11 12 13 14 n i am going totry 4 cycle 15 im knot giving up i have psuedo sezuires but i claim thos a way i havent had 1 in a whil i want to be on antm i cry every night knowing thats ... morei try so hard to be on antm i tryed 11 12 13 14 n i am going totry 4 cycle 15 im knot giving up i have psuedo sezuires but i claim thos a way i havent had 1 in a whil i want to be on antm i cry every night knowing thats my passion n knowing its my dream n im waiting for my turn i made a song its on my page i have a baby voice n i want the world to kno that voices scars skinny big boned short tall dnt make a diffrence its ur personality n i wnna be on antm 15 i think its my tyme to shine how about u tyra u wrote me on twitter in dm sayn gurl ur realy smizing my topmodel girls kould learn frm u
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Alessandra Ambrosia is the model that is my pure inspiration :)
I think its great what they doing for the people out there that needs their help and need to be heard :D
beautiful people... inside and out =)
Modelling isn't as easy as it seems and we are wrong for thinking all it takes is a pretty face.Famous designers have very often designed some of their finest pieces with certain people in mind.Not just because of their ... moreModelling isn't as easy as it seems and we are wrong for thinking all it takes is a pretty face.Famous designers have very often designed some of their finest pieces with certain people in mind.Not just because of their physique but the personality and the work they have achieved in time present.
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I say everyones got beuaty in there own way. Plus we don't decide what they feel.
i love alex Wek .... Beautiful person....
until i began to watch ANTM,i never knew it was that tasking.i rember been stopd few years ago and asked if i wanted to be a model and said no but the guy would not take no for an answer,i thank God i dint get involved b ... moreuntil i began to watch ANTM,i never knew it was that tasking.i rember been stopd few years ago and asked if i wanted to be a model and said no but the guy would not take no for an answer,i thank God i dint get involved because i would have disgraced myself not knowing what i was getting into.Modelling comes with all the sides of a person.its truly not about the face.its about the courage,strength generousity and kindness
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I think this page is really good becasue in a way it shatters the illusion of models, and shows us that they are poeple who care and do charity work, not for publicity but for reasons that matter to them.
What a wonderful example these women are! Proves that beauty starts in the heart!
This lets the world know that people actually care about others. These are the kinds of people that make you want to strive to be the best in any and everything you do.
I think its great what they are doing. Balancing work and everyday needs while making the world a better place. I would love to do the same someday. what would make things better is if all the well-off people do the same ... moreI think its great what they are doing. Balancing work and everyday needs while making the world a better place. I would love to do the same someday. what would make things better is if all the well-off people do the same, it would show others alot. And maby we would not be in a recession.... But much gratitude to those that are helping others in need...
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Yeah Tyra you should be up there ;] haha I hope to be here someday. My friend and I started an animal carity called HOPE. Last year we raised over 200 dollars in just the 7th grade in my school :] It felt soo good.
its great to see that famous ppl or even average ppl have the ability to see that ppl do need help all around the world and that they become members of such great organizations!
This inspires me. I actually want to start a non-profit organization focused around children and child abuse and having them get through what ever they are going through by expressing themselves through art. Whether poet ... moreThis inspires me. I actually want to start a non-profit organization focused around children and child abuse and having them get through what ever they are going through by expressing themselves through art. Whether poetry..photography..anything...I like to know more about people like these women above.
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THIS IS MY DREAM I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MODEL I WALK AROUND THE HOUSE EVERY DAY N MY HIGH HILLS...TAKING PIC ON MY PHONE...
that great to know... people always think modles just walk around take pictures and go party but some modles have inspired me for what they are able to do when the camera are off.. thanks tyra for sharing that
I love Alek Wek. everything she does has been very uplifting