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Model (Person)
Model (Person)
A model is a person who acts as a human
prop for purposes of art, fashion, advertising, pornography,
etc.
Modeling is distinguished from other
types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing
or mime artistry, although the boundary is probably not
well defined. Appearing in a movie or a play is generally
not considered to be modeling, irrespective of the nature
of the role. But many models can also describe themselves
as actors. Some models have acquired the status of sex
symbol, and a highly paid model is sometimes known as
a "supermodel." Supermodels are celebrities
who may appear in advertisements endorsing products, and
often parlay their fame into acting careers.
"Runway modeling," also known
as "catwalk modeling," is displaying fashion,
and is generally performed by "fashion models."
"Glamour modeling" usually includes elements
of nudity or eroticism, while "nude modeling"
describes any kind of modeling that is performed without
clothes. Art school modeling (usually figure drawing or
sculpture) involves posing for students of art. Some models,
including Dan Holmes, specialize in having a particular
portion of their body photographed, usually for advertisement
purposes; thus "leg models" advertise hosiery,
"hand models" advertise nail polish or gloves,
et cetera.
For notable models, see supermodel and
glamour photography.
Some people who are better known for
other accomplishments have also worked as professional
models:
 Courteney Cox — actress, best known for
her role on Friends
Quentin Crisp — "gay icon"
Melinda Culea — actress, best known for playing Amy Allen
on The A-Team
Ashton Kutcher — actor from That 70's Show, among others
Debbe Dunning — actress; one of the Tool Time girls on
TV's Home Improvement
Simon Rex — on-time VJ for MTV, with Jasmin ; also did
an adult video or two
Tricia Helfer — actress, best known for her role on Battlestar
Galactica
Natasha Henstridge — actress, best known for her role
on Species
Kristanna Loken — actress, best known for her role on
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
hitomi — Japanese pop-rock musician and actress
Jonathan Schaech — actor; Doom Generation, among other
films
Lizabeth Scott — actress; Desert Fury, among other films
Emmanuelle Seigner — probably best known as an actress
Amanda Seyfried — probably best known as an actress
Jan Smithers — actress, best known for her role on WKRP
in Cincinnati
Koo Stark — dated a member of the British royal family
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