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Elsa Benitez
Elsa Benitez
Elsa Benitez (born on December 8, 1977 in Sonora, México)
is a Mexican supermodel.
Benitez got her modeling start after winning a model
search in Costa Rica in 1995. With Linda Evangelista as
one of her childhood idols, Benitez decided to follow
her dream – modelling. Modelling  opportunities
opened up for Benitez soon after, first in Mexico, where
she started out her career, and then in the United States
and Europe.
In 1996, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italy three
times; April, August and September. After signing with
Elite Model Management, she then managed to appear on
the covers of many fashion magazines, including Vogue,
Elle, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie
Claire.
The Mexican model has also done advertising campaign
work for Dolce & Gabbana, Macy's, Episode, I-N-C,
J.Crew, Oscar de la Renta, Rena Lange, Nine West, Valentino,
and Jones New York. Benitez also has modelled for Victoria's
Secret.
Benitez appeared in the 1999 Pirelli Calendar that featured
"Women Through the Decades". She was photographed
as a representative of the "groovy '70s". Benitez
was also selected to be on the cover of the 2001 Sports
Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Benitez plans to enter the film industry and as such
has taken acting lessons. She hopes to work in both Spanish
and English language films.
Elsa Benitez is currently married to former NBA player
Rony Seikaly.
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Weight: 123 lbs (56 kg)
Measurements: 36-24-35 (US); 91-61-89 (EU)
Dress Size: 8 (US); 38 (EU)
Shoe Size: 7 (US); 39 (EU)
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Ethnicity: Mexican
Nationality: Mexican
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