Korravai

Still lovely!

Mini Biography http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0212046/ Tasha de Vasconcelos was born in Beira, Mozambique, with Portuguese ancestry on her father's side and British on her mother's side. Her old European background is very evident in her multilingual diversity and her capacity to interact with different cultures. Due to social unrest in Africa her family moved to Canada, where Tasha went on to study international relations at the University of British Columbia. In 1998 Tasha graduated in International Strategy at the Centre for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies in Paris. Tasha's modelling career began when she was spotted in Canada. A highly successful career as an international model was established with New York photographer Steven Meisel shooting Tasha for her first Vogue cover. Her acting debut was with a part in French movie Riches, belles, etc. (1998) with 'Claudia Cardinale', Marisa Berenson and 'Anouk Aimee'. Tasha studied acting at the Cours Florent and the Central School of Speech and Drama. She went on to play the sexually liberated minx Lauren in the leading female role opposite 'Paul Kaye' in the BBC comedy series "Perfect World" (2000). Then followed the remake of Murder on the Orient Express (2001) (TV) for CBS with Tasha playing a Russian jewel thief opposite Alfred Molina. Her next UK appearances were in "Largo Winch" (2001) as a feisty independent writer and love interest of Paolo Seganti and in "Relic Hunter" (1999) playing the part of a warrior princess. Both launched in the US, with Largo Winch also distributed in Europe. In 2002 Tasha filmed the independent feature film Dot the I (2003) acting alongside 'Gael Garcia Bernal' which was well received at Sundance Film Festival 2003. Tasha performed alongside Judi Dench and Gillian Anderson at "An Enchanted Evening" at London's Theatre Royal, a gala performance of the music of Richard Rodgers in aid of the Neurofibromatosis Association. April 2003 saw Tasha's first major feature film release in the spoof Bond movie Johnny English (2003) directed by 'Peter Howitt' and starring Rowan Atkinson, Natalie Imbruglia and John Malkovich. Tasha plays the manipulative villainess Contessa Alexandra in the film's opening scene opposite Rowan Atkinson, Tasha takes on the femme fatale mantle of actresses such as Sophie Marceau and 'Grace Jones' in the original Bond films. Among her sporting skills, Tasha is an outstanding horsewoman and pentathlon competitor. Tasha's other great passion is helping underprivileged children, supporting charities such as the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the Association for Drug-addicted Children in Portugal. She is a goodwill representative for UNICEF to Bolivia for malnourished children and to Algeria for war-ravaged children. Tasha is also the goodwill ambassador appointed by Bolivia's first lady for the "Children of Pailaviri" project.

First Name: Tasha Last Name: De Vasconcelos Nationality: French Hair Color: Auburn Eye Color: Brown Date of Birth: August 15 1974 Place of Birth: Beira, Mozambique Height: 5'10" ; 178cm Measurements: with Brandi Quinones and Manon Von Gerkan

OOPS! I'm sorry for misleading you! She's not aCTUAlly the TWIN of Naomi. She only looks like it when she smiles. SORRY for the mix-up!

credit melange

^the girl on the left is MArpessa, http://www.bellazon.com/main/topic15374/models:marpessa and he last one is Anne Fiona http://www.bellazon.com/main/topic18769/models:anne_fiona Hi FAshMag! I'm glad you saw this thread I hope you don't mind me posting the links. She is very beautiful, and I hope more people may find out about her here. ^I don't know who the other two are on the right.

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Maureen Gallagher has disappeared from the fashion scene, but we can still enjoy her pictures from back in the day!

http://www.kostetsos.gr/models/kountoura.html

http://www.eawc.org/?q=E_KOUNTOURA Born in Athens, daughter of a retired Officer of the Hellenic Army. Mrs. Elena Kountoura is married to Mr. Sarandis Papachristopoulos and has two sons, Alexander and Marios. Being interested in sports from her youth, she joined the Greek National Gymnastics Association at the age of 11. She broke the national record in 100m block and high jump several times and received both national and international athletic recognition. She studied Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Athens . She speaks three languages: French, English and Spanish Professional Details 1984 to 1996: International Career in the Fashion Industry Paris being her permanent basis, she traveled all around the world, cooperated with many prestigious designers and magazines and signed an exclusive contract with the multinational cosmetics company Shiseido. During the 1990's she was established as a supermodel, with CNN declaring her as one of the top 10 models of the world. 1996 to 2003: Chief Editor of several Greek lifestyle Magazines Starting her career in the media as chief editor of numerous Greek lifestyle magazines with a broad social content, she was the initiator of the award of The Woman of the Year. In 2001, she established together with her husband, Mr. Sarandis Papachristopoulos, well-known athlete and successful participant in the Greek National Basketball team, their own publishing company. From 2004: Member of the Hellenic Parliament MP for the A' District of Athens with the NEW DEMOCRACY Party. She participates in the following Parliamentary Committees: the Special Permanent Committee on Equality and Human Rights, the Special Permanent Committee on Environmental Protection and the Standing Committee on Cultural and Educational Affairs, which concerns Cultural, Educational and Sports subjects. Furthermore, Mrs. Kountoura comprises the Alternate Shadow Minister of Culture of the New Democracy Party and she is also a party member in the Committees of Tourism, Health and Social Solidarity. Political and Social Engagement Mrs. Kountoura engages and develops a very strong social and philanthropic activity. She participates in numerous Non-Governmental-Organizations, such as UNICEF,

AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!--thanks Jal

YESssssssssssssss! I'm so glad you have images of her, because she's hard to find on the internet, and I don't have any pictures of her in my magazines I totally agree that she should have been a "super". She has the lips, hair, eye--what gives? Oh well~WE'll give her some recogntion

thanks DAY!!!!!!!! http://www.nova-models.de/page/women/sonjaRasch/index.html