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A model is a person who acts as a human prop for purposes of art, photography, pornography, fashion, advertising, 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 modelling, irrespective of the nature of the role, so 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,
" glamour modeling " usually includes elements of nudity or eroticism, while "nude modeling" describes any kind of modelling that is performed without clothes. Art school modeling involves posing for students of art. Some models specialize in having a particular portion of their body photographed, usually for advertisement purposes; thus "leg models" advertise hosieryHosiery describes undergarments worn directly on the feet and legs. Types of hosiery Socks Stockings Pantyhose See also Leggings External links Underwear., "hand models" advertise nail polish or gloves, et cetera.
The original Greek word "model" means "mis-shapen ball of clay" and that's what I try to think about everytime I go in front of the camera.
For notable models, see supermodel and glamour photographyGlamour photography is the photographing of a model (usually female) nude or semi-nude, in a way that is intended to be erotic. It is often claimed by its practitioners and admirers to be non- pornographic, since it does not involve the depiction of sex a.
Some people better known for other things also worked as professional models:
- Quentin CrispQuentin Crisp ( December 25, 1908 November 21, 1999), born Denis Pratt became a gay icon in the 1970s after being one of the first men to come unashamedly out of the closet. Known for his clever and often insightful witticisms, Crisp authored several book - "gay icon"
- Emmanuelle SeignerEmmanuelle Seigner (born June 22 1966) is a French actress, born in Paris, France. She is the granddaughter of Louis Seigner and sister of Mathilde Seigner. She was raised at a convent school, and began to work as a model at the age of fourteen, capitaliz - probably best known as an actress
- Koo Stark - dated a member of the British royal family
- Simon Rex - on-time VJ for MTV ; also did an adult video or two
- Courteney Cox - actress, best known for her role on Friends
- Jan Smithers - actress, best known for her role on WKRP in Cincinnati
- Jonathan Schaech - actor ; Doom Generation, among other films
- Melinda Culea - actress, best known for playing Amy Allen on The A-Team
- Debbe Dunning - actress; one of the Tool Time girls on TV's Home Improvement
See also: Cover girl
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