Angela Lindvall Biography
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Angela Lindvall
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| Angela Lindvall | |
| Birth name | Angela Lindvall |
| Date of birth | January 14, 1979 |
| Place of birth | Midwest City, Oklahoma |
| Height | 5'11" (180 cm) |
| Hair color | light brown |
| Eye color | blue |
| Measurements | 34-24-34 (86-62-89cm) |
| Shoe size | 10 (US) |
| Spouse(s) | William Edwards |
Angela Lindvall (born January 14, 1979), is an American model and actress.
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Biography
Career
Born in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Randall Lindvall(a pharmacist) and Laura Rasdall (a medtech & massage therapist), she was raised in Lee's Summit, Missouri and attended Lee's Summit High School. She grew 3 inches (7.6 cm) from 13 to 14, and her friends suggested that she try modeling. Her sister, Michelle, was the one who wanted to be a model, Angela was a tomboy-climbing trees and playing with frogs, but went with Michelle. While doing a local Kansas City fashion show for Hoffman International, at age 14, a talent scout spotted her and she signed with IMG. Kim Hoffman, head of Hoffman International was instrumental in getting Angela into a modeling career, she gave her father Randall a discount on modeling classes because of what she saw in Angela. As a young teenager she was a big fan of Marilyn Monroe.[1][2]
Lindvall has appeared on the cover of several magazines such as ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Numero, Vogue, I-D and W. She is a Victoria's Secret model, most recently appearing in the every fashion show since 2001, and has also appeared in the Fendi,[3] Calvin Klein,[4] Christian Dior, Tommy Hilfiger,[5] Jil Sander,[6] Chanel, and H&M campaigns. Lindvall is also frequently featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
She is also an ardent environmentalist and vegetarian and is the founder and president of the Collage Foundation, an organization promoting sustainability and environmentally conscious choices among young people. She was named Best Dressed Environmentalist in 2004 and 2005 by the Sustainable Style Foundation.
As an actress, Lindvall has appeared in CQ (2001) and Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2005). She can also be seen in the DKNY promotional films New York Stories (2003) and DKNY Road Stories (2004).
She is currently the face of Spanish high-street store Zara, and is featured in their Spring/Summer '07 Campaign.
Lindvall will appear in the upcoming 2008 horror film Pearblossom alongside Scout Taylor-Compton.
Family
She currently has two sons, William Dakota (b.2002) and Sebastian (b.2005).
Angela is the sister to the late model Audrey Lindvall. On August 2, 2006, Audrey Lindvall, an IMG model, was struck and killed by a truck in Lee's Summit, Missouri, while out on a bicycle ride with a friend.[7]
References
- ^ Christopher, Hearne, Jr. - "Kid lands a summer job - in New York: Angela Lindvall, 14, will leave Lee's Summit to do some modeling". - Kansas City Star. - April 1, 1993. - Retrieved: 2008-07-12
- ^ White, Jackie. - "Model youths In the limelight before they're out of school, these faces from home find challenges on runway". - Kansas City Star. - December 7, 1997. - Retrieved: 2008-07-12
- ^ Fendi ad campaign from 2003 to 2007, Campagne de pub Fendi de 2003 a 2007. - JozWorld.com
- ^ Calvin Klein 2005 to 2007 ad campaign , Campagne Calvin Klein 2005 a 2007. - JozWorld.com
- ^ Tommy Hilfiger ad campaign. - JozWorld.com
- ^ Jil Sander ad campaign gallery, galerie des Campagne Jil Sander par Richard Avedon and David Sims. - JozWorld.com
- ^ "Model Tragedy: Audrey Lindvall dead at 23". - Fashion Week Daily. - August 04, 2006. - | "Audrey Lindvall killed in bicycle wreck". - Models Blog. - August 04, 2006
