Linda Evangelista

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Nationality: Canadian Ethnicity: Canadian / Italian Date of Birth: May 10, 1965 Place of Birth: St. Catherines, Ontario Height: 5'9.5" ; 176cm Measurements: (US) 34-24-35 ; (EU) 86.5-61-89 Dress Size: (US) 6 ; (EU) 36 Shoe Size: (US) 9 ; (EU) 41 Agencies: Models 1 / DNA Model Management Linda was born to Italian parents and was raised in a working-class, traditional Catholic family. She always knew she wanted to become a model and by the age of 12, Linda had joined a Toronto model agency, working during school holidays. She was discovered by an Elite scout at the Miss Niagara Teen contest when she was 16 years old and signed with Elite New York, later moving to Paris to progress her career. She has been dubbed "The Chameleon" for her unique ability to adapt her look. Linda became famous after having her hair cropped short by stylist Julian D'Ys at the suggestion of photographer Peter Lindbergh. She was part of the supermodel Trinity along with Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell. She was featured in Peter Lindbergh's book "10 Women" and appeared in George Michael's "Freedom" and "Too Funky" music videos. In 1990, Linda was named as one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People". She once joked that she wouldn't get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day. Linda dated Kyle MacLachlan (1992-1996) and was married to Gerald Marie (1987-1992). In 2004, Linda won the Grand Prix Marie Claire Fashion Award "Model of the Year". In 2005, New York-based, AID for AIDS honored Linda with its annual HERO Award for her commitment in helping to eradicate the disease throughout the world. Linda gave birth to her son, Augustin James Evangelista, on October 11, 2006. When she is not on the catwalk, she is an advocate for AIDS and breast cancer awareness. Linda markets her own signature brand of exercise equipment and also has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto.