Tyrone Edmond
Encyclopedia
Tyrone Edmond is a Haitian-born model
.
, where he grew up. Early in his childhood, Tyrone attended a Seventh-Day Adventist school in the poverty-filled neighborhood of Carrefour
in the capital. At the age of nine, Edmond's mother died resulting in him being adopted by an American missionary family and eventually emigrating to the United States at age fifteen.
(whom he slightly resembles). The Haitian native's modeling career actually began through his encounter with Tommy Hilfiger
in 1997. Ever since then, Edmond has become a feature model for fashion designer labels such as Ralph Lauren
, Kenneth Cole
, and Donna Karan
.
, died leading to Edmond's further involvement in socio-economic affairs and the fight in the AIDS
/HIV
epidemic.
singer Kat DeLuna
, who is signed to Edmond's music label, GMB (Global Music Brand).He ran the production company with good friend Greg Maurice. He just signed a producer in Belgium by the name of 86. He also started the fashion line Royal Laundry. According to a brief interview DeLuna granted on HaitiXchange.com, she stated that she first met Tyrone when she was only 14 years old, who was then scouting for talent. Kat and Tyrone have become good friends ever since. He directed the music video of Kat Deluna's first single "Unstoppable" featuring Lil Wayne of her second album. Outside of modeling, he is involved in charities
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
.
Early life
In Haiti, Edmond lived a difficult childhood, struggling day-to-day in a highly impoverished situation in the shantytowns of Cap-Haïtien and Port-au-PrincePort-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is the capital and largest city of the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The city's population was 704,776 as of the 2003 census, and was officially estimated to have reached 897,859 in 2009....
, where he grew up. Early in his childhood, Tyrone attended a Seventh-Day Adventist school in the poverty-filled neighborhood of Carrefour
Carrefour, Haiti
Carrefour is a largely residential and a commune in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. The commune had a population of 373,916 at the 2003 Census, and was officially estimated to have grown to 465,019 inhabitants in 2009. It is mostly a bedroom community for those who work in central...
in the capital. At the age of nine, Edmond's mother died resulting in him being adopted by an American missionary family and eventually emigrating to the United States at age fifteen.
Modeling career
Edmond is one of the premier male models to gain international fame from the island country being compared with icons such as Tyson BeckfordTyson Beckford
Tyson Craig Beckford is an American male model and actor, best known as a Ralph Lauren model. He was also the host of both seasons of the Bravo program Make Me a Supermodel.-Biography:...
(whom he slightly resembles). The Haitian native's modeling career actually began through his encounter with Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger
Thomas Jacob "Tommy" Hilfiger is an American fashion designer and founder of the premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger.-Early life:...
in 1997. Ever since then, Edmond has become a feature model for fashion designer labels such as Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
, Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole Productions
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. is an American fashion house founded in 1982 by Kenneth Cole. He originally named the company Kenneth Cole Incorporated in September 1982 and planned to showcase his new line of shoes during market week at the Hilton New York Hotel...
, and Donna Karan
Donna Karan
Donna Karan is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels.-Early life:...
.
Name origin
Edmond's best friend, a young man named Tyrone (from whom Edmond adopted his name) who was afflicted with AIDSAIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
, died leading to Edmond's further involvement in socio-economic affairs and the fight in the AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
/HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
epidemic.
Music career
Also involved in the music industry, Edmond has received some public attention as of recently due to rising Dominican AmericanDominican American
A Dominican American is any American who has origins in the Dominican Republic.Immigration records of Dominicans in the United States date from the late 19th century, and New York City has had a Dominican community since the 1930s...
singer Kat DeLuna
Kat DeLuna
Kathleen Emperatriz "Kat" DeLuna is an American pop singer of Dominican heritage. DeLuna has a soprano vocal range. Her debut single, "Whine Up", reached the top ten in Belgium and France, peaked inside the top forty of the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. Her...
, who is signed to Edmond's music label, GMB (Global Music Brand).He ran the production company with good friend Greg Maurice. He just signed a producer in Belgium by the name of 86. He also started the fashion line Royal Laundry. According to a brief interview DeLuna granted on HaitiXchange.com, she stated that she first met Tyrone when she was only 14 years old, who was then scouting for talent. Kat and Tyrone have become good friends ever since. He directed the music video of Kat Deluna's first single "Unstoppable" featuring Lil Wayne of her second album. Outside of modeling, he is involved in charities