Celia Holman Lee (born 2 December 1950) is an Irish model, fashion stylist and television presenter who was born in Ballynanty, Limerick City.
Career edit
Celia Holman Lee started out as a model at the age of 15 while still at school[1] after being approached while working as a shop assistant.[2] She has been described by the Daily Mirror as having been "Ireland's most successful model".[2] She founded her own modelling agency, Celia Holman-Lee Model Agency, at the age of 22 and has run it for over 30 years, making it the longest running modelling agency in Ireland.[1][2]
Celia Holman Lee made her first television appearance on The Late Late Show.[1] She makes regular appearances on TV3, as well as regularly doing the fashion slot on Ireland AM.[1] In 2010 she won the Celebrity Salon reality programme on TV3 at the age of 59 to be described as "Best in Beauty".[3]
Personal life edit
Holman-Lee has lived in Limerick for the past 35 years with her husband Ger Lee. She was born in Ballynanty Limerick City.[1] She has two children, Cecile, who works in the office at the modelling agency, and Ivan,[1] and became a grandmother in 2008.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "My Favourite Room: A faithful reflection". Irish Independent. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ^ a b c "People still think that models are thick.. to them I say get a life, most of my girls are studying or have degrees; Exclusive fashion queen Celia on 38 years ruling Irish catwalks". Daily Mirror. 5 August 2004. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ^ "Celia (59) is cream of the Celebrity Salon crop as she brushes off younger rivals". Evening Herald. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ^ "Glamorous Celia reveals her brush with thinning locks". Evening Herald. 16 September 2008. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2010.