Magali Ama (born November 30, 1974) is a French model, actress, and writer.
Magali Ama | |
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 Portrait of Magali Ama. | |
| Born | November 30, 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Hair color | brown |
| Eye color | hazel |
| Agency | Q Model Management |
Biography edit
Ama was discovered at age 16 while studying ballet at The Opera House in Nice.[2] After a summer spent modeling in New York City, she abandoned her original plan to move to Japan for pre-medical education, and instead pursued modeling full-time.[3] Ama was featured on the covers of Cosmopolitan[3] and Glamour,[4] but also suffered from the eating disorder bulimia for seven years while working as a fashion model,[5] and sought help after passing out at a photo shoot.[4] After treatment she began visiting schools to share her experience with students.[6] She also appeared in television and film roles, including supporting and minor roles in House of D[7] and Taxi.[8] In 2009, with co-author Claire Mysko, Ama published the book Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?, about body changes and social expectations during pregnancy.[9] The Los Angeles Daily News praised the book for taking on issues around pregnancy "in a hip, compassionate way".[10]
Filmography edit
- Inferno! (1992), Ellen Von Unwerth
- Blood Trail (1997), Naomi
- The Groomsmen (2001), Tanya
- The Wedding Planner (2001), Wendy
- The Mind of the Married Man (2001, TV)
- Kingpin (2003, TV)
- House of D (2004), Coralie Warshaw
- Taxi (2004), Fourth Robber
References edit
- ^ "Magali Ama". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ Barnes, Scott; Giacobbe, Aylssa (2012). Face to Face: Amazing New Looks and Inspiration from the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist. Fair Winds. ISBN 978-1592334988. Retrieved 2014-08-28.
- ^ a b Simmons, Lisa (1994). "Cosmo cover girl: Magali Amadei". Cosmopolitan. Vol. 216, no. 3. p. 12.
- ^ a b Roth, Dina (1999). "A top model's battle with bulimia". Glamour. Vol. 97, no. 11. pp. 214–217.
- ^ "Eating Disorder: A Model's Bulimia". PBS Kids. Archived from the original on March 30, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ Villalva, Maribel (15 Feb 2000). "Model's bulimia battle makes fashionable case to face eating disorders". USA Today. p. 10D.
- ^ Rooney, David (June 6, 2004). "House of D". Variety. Vol. 395, no. 3. p. 29.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Michael (October 8, 2004). "Fallon can't carry star role in 'Taxi'". Charleston Daily Mail. p. 3D.
- ^ "Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?". Publishers Weekly. September 29, 2009. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ "Health Books". Los Angeles Daily News. October 1, 2009. p. L1.
