Linda Evangelista (1965- )

• model
• born May 10, 1965, in St. Catharines, Ontario
• raised in a traditional working class family
• at age of twelve knew she wanted to become a model
• began her modeling career when she entered the "Miss Teen Niagara Pageant" at age 15
• didn't place in the pageant, but was approached by a talent scout from Elite Model Agency, New York
• after beginning her career in New York, she moved to Paris
• after three years Vogue booked her for a job, has since been on every major fashion magazine cover
• has appeared in numerous ad campaigns, including Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Jil Sander, Chloe, Versace, Dolce et Gabanna, and Clairol
• singificant other is actor Kyle MacLachlan
• filmography

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