Friday, 21 December 2012

Elsa Benítez




Profile
Popular name               Elsa Benítez
Birth name                   Elsa Benítez Yañez
Birth date                     December 8, 1977
Birth place                   Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Occupation                  Model and TV Host
Ethnicity                       Hispanic
Height                          5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)
Weight                         120 lbs (56 kg)
Measurement                34-24-34
Dress size                     8
Shoe size                      7


Career
Elsa Benítez began to parade after winning a modeling contest in Costa Rica in 1995. Linda Evangelista was a role model for her. Her early opportunities were soon marching to local firms in Mexico and later in the United States where she earned more recognition and with it, her move to Europe. In 1996 she obtained one of her best chances when chosen to appear in one of the major fashion magazines of all time and one of the most desired for beginner models: Vogue Italia, once accepted, she was on the cover of the Journal for three consecutive months. After being hired by Elite agency, she began appearing on the cover of many magazines like Vogue, ELLE, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Harper's Bazaar and Marie Claire. But after appearing on the cover of Vogue from various countries such as Mexico, Greece, Germany, and Marie Claire in several numbers, Elsa received the offer that would launch success and worldwide recognition to any model: U.S. magazine Sports Illustrated.  Elsa has also modeled for Victoria's Secret. Benítez appeared in the 1999 Pirelli calendar showing women through the decades In 2009, Benítez became the host of Mexico's Next Top Model.




















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