Lesa Sullivan Amoore (born in

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) is an American model, and photographer. She has appeared on the covers of magazines such as ''Vogue'', ''Photo'', and ''ELLE''.

Career

Amoore moved to Italy at 17 years old on a modeling contract. After living in Italy, Spain and Germany, she moved to Paris to join

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. In 1991 she appeared in a 21-page editorial for '' Vanity Fair'', shot by French photographer Dominique Isserman. That same year she appeared on the covers of ''

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'', and French magazine ''

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''. She has been quoted that she owes her powerful runway strut to

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(America's Next Top Model, who "taught" her how to walk. On and off the runway she has worked for

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, Chantal Thomas, Costume National, and

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. Amoore has remained with close ties to fashion business, supporting Los Angeles designers. In the 00's as a fashion stylist for celebrities including

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, and

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band members

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and

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. In 2001, Amoore created and produced "Baby Know It all", a DVD Series for toddlers. The series featured actress

as the voices of The Peekaboots. In 2008, Amoore was interviewed about a non-fiction book she was writing, but in a subsequent interview said she put the non-fiction book on hold. From 2007-2010, Amoore hosted segments as an on-camera personality in the Hollywood celebrity circuit. In 2010, Amoore began shooting fashion, beauty, and celebrity photography professionally. Amoore's work has since been published in fashion magazines internationally, including

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, and

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Personal life

Amoore grew up in San Diego. She currently resides on the California coast. Amoore was married to French photographer Pierre Amoore. They have two sons together.

Filmography

*''Young Hollywood'' - Host *''Munch Kids'' - Host *''Peace, Love, Bikinis'' - Herself *''My Baby Know It All'' - Producer *''The World Ends Without You'' - Haute Channeler *''Haunt Me, Siren'' - Director

References

External links

Interview with Lesa Amoore, Series "Faire Un Reve", Broad Strokes At Leica

Personal life

Amoore grew up in San Diego. She currently resides on the California coast. Amoore was married to French photographer Pierre Amoore. They have two sons together.

Filmography

References

External links

* [http://www.lesaamoore.com/ www.LesaAmoore.com
��Lesa Amoore's official website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Amoore, Lesa Female models from California">www.LesaAmoore.com">Interview with Lesa Amoore, Series "Faire Un Reve", Broad Strokes At Leica

Personal life

Amoore grew up in San Diego. She currently resides on the California coast. Amoore was married to French photographer Pierre Amoore. They have two sons together.

Filmography

References

External links

www.LesaAmoore.com
��Lesa Amoore's official website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Amoore, Lesa Female models from California
Living people
People from San Diego Year of birth missing (living people) American women photographers 21st-century American women