Tomiko Fraser
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Tomiko Fraser is an American fashion model and actress. She is best known for being the face of Maybelline
as well as her role in the 2001 movie Head over Heels. She is also known for her involvement in Lupus erythematosus
awareness.
. Fraser aspired to be a school teacher because of her love of learning.
, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger
, Alfani
, Gemey, J.Crew
, Talbots, Liz Claiborne, and Maybeline.
Fraser is most known for being the face of Maybeline cosmetics. She was the first African-American model to represent the brand. Additionally, she is the longest serving spokesperson for any cosmetics company.
Fraser has worked Chloe, Chanel
, Vera Wang
, John Galliano
, Nicole Miller
, Vivienne Westwood and Emmanuel Ungaro runway shows. Famous photographer Mario Testino has photographed Fraser for US Vogue. Also, she has graced the cover of Flare in 1999.
She is currently represented by Cathy Quinn Models in New York, but spent a majority of her career with Ford Models
.
Tomiko's first role was in Head over Heels with Freddie Prinze Jr. in which she portrayed a fashion model. Since then, she has appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
and the feature film Monster-in-Law
.
In 2011, Tomiko became a judge on Model Latina: Las Vegas, Cycle 4
.
Maybelline
Maybelline is an American makeup brand sold worldwide and owned by L'Oréal. Their motto is Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's Maybelline.-History:...
as well as her role in the 2001 movie Head over Heels. She is also known for her involvement in Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is a category for a collection of diseases with similar underlying problems with immunity . Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs...
awareness.
Biography
Fraser was born and raised in Bronx, New York. Fraser attended Cardinal Spellman High SchoolCardinal Spellman High School (New York City)
Cardinal Spellman High School is a Catholic diocesan high school located in the New York City borough of the Bronx. It is named after Cardinal Francis Spellman, the sixth archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York....
. Fraser aspired to be a school teacher because of her love of learning.
Modeling
Fraser was discovered by a modeling scout at 25 while working as waitress. Her first modeling job was for Seventeen Magazine. Since then, she has appeared in numerous campaigns including TargetTarget Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
, Alfani
Alfani
For an Italian painter, see Domenico Alfani.Alfani is a popular house brand for clothing, shoes, and accessories for Bloomingdales and Macy's, which belong to a major chain of department stores called Macy's, Inc.-External links:...
, Gemey, J.Crew
J.Crew
J.Crew Group, Inc. is a multi-brand, multi-channel, specialty retailer. The company offers an assortment of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories, including swimwear, outerwear, loungewear, wedding, bags, hair accessories, belts, jewelry, and shoes. As of January 30, 2010, it...
, Talbots, Liz Claiborne, and Maybeline.
Fraser is most known for being the face of Maybeline cosmetics. She was the first African-American model to represent the brand. Additionally, she is the longest serving spokesperson for any cosmetics company.
Fraser has worked Chloe, Chanel
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
, Vera Wang
Vera Wang
Vera Ellen Wang is a Chinese American fashion designer based in New York City and former figure skater. She is known for her wide clientele of couture bridesmaid gowns and wedding gown collections.-Personal life:...
, John Galliano
John Galliano
John Charles Galliano CBE, RDI is a Gibraltan-born British fashion designer who was best known as head designer of French haute couture houses Givenchy and Christian Dior , and his own self titled fashion house.-Family:He was born in Gibraltar to a Gibraltarian father, Juan Galliano, and a...
, Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller is an American fashion designer, businesswoman, mother and wife who was born in Texas and raised in Lenox, Massachusetts.Miller attended the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a BFA in Apparel Design...
, Vivienne Westwood and Emmanuel Ungaro runway shows. Famous photographer Mario Testino has photographed Fraser for US Vogue. Also, she has graced the cover of Flare in 1999.
She is currently represented by Cathy Quinn Models in New York, but spent a majority of her career with Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
.
Acting
After years of modeling, Fraser turned her focus to acting. She is represented by Innovative Artists, and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband.Tomiko's first role was in Head over Heels with Freddie Prinze Jr. in which she portrayed a fashion model. Since then, she has appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
and the feature film Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic and starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan and Wanda Sykes. It marks a return to cinema for Fonda, being her first film in 15 years after Stanley & Iris. The screenplay is written by Anya Kochoff...
.
In 2011, Tomiko became a judge on Model Latina: Las Vegas, Cycle 4
Model Latina
Model Latina is an American reality competition show, which aspiring models compete against one another in fashion and cultural challenges. They are judged by a panel of fashion experts and celebrities from the American Latino entertainment industry. Model Latina is the first modeling competition...
.