Tyra Banks was born in December of 1973. Before being recognized as one of the most famous and beautiful top black models of her time, Tyra was actually considered to be the ugly duckling of her family. Little did they know that this ugly duckling would end up being one of the most well known black models in the world.
Tyra was raised in Inglewood, California and attended an all girls catholic school. As she was about to begin her first year in college, Tyra’s life was changed forever. After numerous times of auditioning for modeling positions and being let down, one agency saw the astonishing talent and grabbed her up.
Before long, Tyra’s modeling career took off. She began to switch from high fashion to the commercial market. This proved to be one of the most significant choices she could make. Tyra then became the first of black models to appear on the covers of Sports Illustrated and GQ magazine.
Tyra Banks became most famous for her work in the Victoria’s Secret magazines. In 1997 she won an award for Super Model of the year, and continued to be a role model to woman and children alike. Tyra is admired for her completely natural body and vivacious curves along with her smile and charming personality.
Tyra Banks has cat walked her way through fame with her sensational natural looks and has proven to be one of the most commonly known black models of the century.
Of course, when the word fashion model comes up, there is another name that is seldom unheard of. Naomi Campbell is yet another one of the most highly popular black models of today. She has graced the covers of several of today’s top fashion magazines. Her unique style and grace has planted her firmly in the successful business of fashion modeling.
She is very known for her signature walk as she struts down the runways. Although some may dare to imitate this walk, no one can successfully pull it off like the famous Naomi Campbell. Her long, silk black hair is yet another addition of her signature look. Like Tyra, she too is considered to be one of the most heard of and sensational black models of the century.
Naomi also started her modeling career at a young age. It was not long before America noticed the insatiable talent that was evident in the gorgeous woman. Her career almost immediately took off and it wasn’t long before her face was known throughout the world. She continues to be one of America’s top black models.
Both of these women serve not only as beautiful figures in the fashion model industry, but also as role models to women around the world. Their astonishing beauty and overwhelming personality has made them the success that they are today. Both of them are unique and significant in their own way.