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Iman (model)

Somali model den actress

Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Iimaan Maxamed Cabdulmajiid; dem born am Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid, 25 July 1955[1]), wey dem know am mononymously as Iman, be Somali-American model den actress. A muse of de designers Gianni Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, den Yves Saint Laurent, dem sanso note am for ein philanthropic work. Na she marry musician David Bowie from 1992 til ein death insyd 2016.

Iman
human
Ein sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Country wey e be citizenUnited States, Somalia Edit
Birth nameZara Maxamed Cabdulmajiid Edit
Name wey dem give amIman Edit
Ein date of birth25 July 1955 Edit
Place dem born amMogadishu Edit
SpouseSpencer Haywood, David Bowie Edit
KiddieLexi Jones Edit
Native languageEnglish Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish Edit
Writing languageEnglish Edit
EmployerUnited States Edit
Educate forUniversity of Nairobi Edit
ResidenceManhattan Edit
Ethnic group Edit
Religion anaa worldviewIslam Edit
Eye colorbrown Edit
Hair colorbrown hair Edit
Award e receiveOkayAfrica 100 Women, Great Immigrants Award Edit
Dema official websitehttps://destinationiman.com Edit

Early life

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Na dem Iman Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Zara Maxamed Cabdulmajiid) insyd Mogadishu wey na dem raise am as a Muslim. Na dem later rename am Iman, wey dey mean "faith" insyd Arabic[2] at ein grandpoppie ein urging, wey believe she go "prosper" plus a masculine name.[3][4] Iman be de daughter of Mariam den Mohamed Abdulmajid.[5] Na ein poppie, a diplomat, be de Somali ambassador to Saudi Arabia,[6] wey na ein mommie be gynecologist.[7] She get four siblings: two bros den two sistos, wey na she be de first girl for ein family insyd six generations of sons.[8][9]

Iman live plus ein grandparents during ein formative years. At age four na dem send am go boarding school insyd Egypt, wer na she spend chaw of ein kiddie time den adolescence.[3] Dey follow political unrest insyd Somalia, Iman ein poppie move de family back to de country. At ein behest, na she den ein mommie den siblings subsequently travel go Kenya wey na later ein poppie den kiddie sis join dem.[3] She briefly study political science at de University of Nairobi insyd 1975.[10][11]

Career

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Modeling

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While na she dey university, Iman be discovered by American photographer Peter Beard, wey she move go de United States make she begin a modeling career.[6][12] Na ein first modeling assignment be give Vogue a year later insyd 1976. She soon appear for de cover of sam of de world ein most prestigious magazines, wey she establish einself as a supermodel.[6]

Business

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Iman Cosmetics

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After almost two decades of modeling, Iman start ein own cosmetics firm insyd 1994, wey dey focus for difficult-to-find shades give women.[13] Base for ein years of experience wey dey mix ein own formulations for make-up artists make dem use for ein top, na she be closely involved plus de final product wey she sanso act as de commercial face of de company.[14] Na Iman Cosmetics be a $25-million-a-year business by 2010. E dey center for $14.99 foundations insyd four formulations den 14 shades, wey ebe among de top-selling foundation brands for Walgreens website top.[14]

Global Chic

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Secof ein marketability den high profile, na Iman be approached insyd 2007 by de CEO of de Home Shopping Network (HSN) make she create a clothing design line. Inspire by ein kiddie time insyd Egypt den modeling time plus Halston, Iman ein first collection introduce embroidered, one-size-fits-all caftans. Ein collection for HSN be called Global Chic.[14]

Television

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Iman at de Metropolitan Opera opening night insyd 2006

Iman appear insyd two episodes of Miami Vice, wey she dey play Dakotah insyd Back in the World (1985) den Lois Blyth insyd Love at First Sight (1988). Na she sanso get a guest role as Mrs. Montgomery for The Cosby Show (1985). Insyd 1988, she appear as Marie Babineaux insyd an episode of In the Heat of the Night.[15]

Insyd de mid-2000s, na Iman spend two years as de host of Bravo TV ein fashion-themed show, Project Runway Canada. Insyd November 2010, along plus ein paddie den colleague, designer Isaac Mizrahi, Iman sanso begin dey host de second season of The Fashion Show. Bravo start de series make she replace ein former hit Project Runway wey now dem move go de Lifetime network.[14][16]

Film

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Iman first feature insyd de 1979 British film The Human Factor, wey she get a bit part insyd de 1985 Oscar-winning film Out of Africa wey dey star Robert Redford den Meryl Streep. She then portray Nina Beka insyd de 1987 thriller No Way Out plus Kevin Costner, den Hedy insyd de Michael Caine comedy Surrender de same year.

During ein first year insyd Hollywood, insyd 1991, she work for chaw film productions insyd.[17] Na among dem be de Tim Hunter-directed Lies of the Twins den Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, wer na she play a shapeshifting alien. Insyd 1991, she appear insyd The Linguini Incident opposite ein then-fiancé David Bowie. Na she get a smaller part insyd de 1991 comedy House Party 2 den insyd de 1994 comedy/romance film Exit to Eden.[15]

Video games

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Iman make a cameo appearance alongsyd ein husby David Bowie insyd de 1999 Windows 9x den Dreamcast 3D adventure game, Omikron: The Nomad Soul, develop by de video game company, Quantic Dream. Insyd de game, she dey appear as one of de chaw Omikronian citizens de player fi "reincarnate" into.[18]

Philanthropy

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For addition to running ein global beauty company, Iman sanso be actively involved insyd a number of charitable endeavors. Since September 2019, na Iman hold de role of CARE ein first-ever Global Advocate, wer she dey work alongsyd CARE make she support ein mission make dem create a world wer na dem overcam poverty wey all people live plus dignity den security. She sanso currently be a spokesperson give de Keep a Child Alive program, wey she dey work closely plus de Children's Defense Fund.[19] She sanso dey serve as an Ambassador give Save the Children, wey na she be active for raising awareness of dema relief services insyd de greater East Africa region.[20] Additionally, Iman dey work plus de Enough Project make e end de global trade insyd conflict minerals. Na she play a key part insyd de public campaign against blood diamonds thru ein termination of ein contract plus de diamonds conglomerate De Beers over a conflict of ethics.[21][22]

Awards

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Over de course of ein long modeling den philanthropic career, Iman receive chaw awards. For 7 June 2010, she receive a Fashion Icon lifetime achievement award wey komot de Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a special prize dem reserve give "an individual whose signature style has had a profound influence on fashion". Na Iman select ein paddy, actress den former model Isabella Rossellini, make she present de award.[14][23] She wear gown design by Giambattista Valli plus four giant diamond bracelets for each arm, Iman thank ein parents "for giving me a neck longer than any other girl on any go-see anywhere in the world".[23]

Ein life matter

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Iman plus ein husby David Bowie insyd 2009

Iman be Muslim. She credit ein faith plus e help am thru dark times.[24] She be fluent insyd five languages: Somali, Arabic, Italian, French, den English.[25] She sanso obtain American citizenship wen na she dey insud ein twenties.[26]

Bibliography

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  • I Am Iman (2001)
  • The Beauty of Color (2005)

Filmography

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List of acting performances insyd film den television
Title Year Role
The Human Factor 1979 Sarah
Exposed 1983 Model
"Do What You Do" music video 1984 Jermaine Jackson's love interest
Miami Vice 1985 Dakotah
The Cosby Show 1985 Mrs. Montgomery
Out of Africa 1985 Mariammo
No Way Out 1987 Nina
Surrender 1987 Hedy
In the Heat of the Night 1988 Marie Babineaux
Miami Vice 1988 Lois Blyth
227 1990 Eartha Kitten
House Party 2 1991 Sheila Landreaux
Lies of the Twins 1991 Cat/Elie
L.A. Story 1991 Cynthia
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1991 Martia
The Linguini Incident 1991 Dali Guest
"Remember the Time" music video (Michael Jackson) 1992 Queen Nefertiti
Heart of Darkness 1994 Jungle bride[27]
Exit to Eden 1994 Nina
Project Runway Canada 2007 self
Project Runway Canada 2009 self
The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection 2010 self

References

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  1. ↑ Iman, Peter Hill Beard, David Bowie, I Am Iman (Universe Publishing, 2001), p. 15.
  2. ↑ "Iman". Biography. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hendrikse, Wim (2013). David Bowie – The Man Who Changed the World. New Generation Publishing. pp. 410–411. ISBN 978-0755250530. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Marie Claire (2016-12-08). "Life stories: Iman". Marie Claire UK (in English). Retrieved 2022-12-26.
  5. ↑ Iman, Peter Hill Beard, David Bowie, I Am Iman, p. 11.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Supermodel Iman is Ottawa bound for TV show Archived 7 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Canada.com (25 June 2008). Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  7. ↑ Women of Achievement – Iman. Thelizlibrary.org. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  8. ↑ Iman, Peter Hill Beard, David Bowie, I Am Iman, p. 17.
  9. ↑ "Supermodel Iman wants widespread education and earnest activism". Interview Magazine. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  10. ↑ Leslie Halliwell, John Walker (2001). Halliwell's Who's who in the Movies. HarperCollinsEntertainment. p. 225. ISBN 0002572141. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  11. ↑ Mukhtar, Mohamed Haji (2003). Historical Dictionary of Somalia. Scarecrow Press. p. 113. ISBN 0810866048. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  12. ↑ Iman – Profiles – Project Runway Canada Archived 27 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine. Slice.ca. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  13. ↑ Working Woman, Volume 20, Issues 1–6. MacDonald Communications Corporation. 1995. p. 67. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Agins, Teri (4 June 2010). "Iman, Former Model, to Receive Award - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 7 June 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Iman". IMDb. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  16. ↑ Sneak peek : 'The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection' Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Denver.metromix.com. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  17. ↑ John C. Brasfield Pub. Corp. (1992). Architectural Digest. 49 (7–9): 200.
  18. ↑ "Omikron: The Nomad Soul". Allgames. 2014. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  19. ↑ "INTERNATIONAL SUPERMODEL IMAN TO HOST PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011.
  20. ↑ "Five Seeds of Hope for Somalia". HuffPost. 13 October 2011.
  21. ↑ "Iman".
  22. ↑ Meldrum, Andrew (9 May 2004). "Iman cuts De Beers links in ethics row". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Dodes, Rachel (9 June 2010). Kors, Jacobs, Iman Take Home Fashion Awards. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  24. ↑ Marshall Cavendish Reference (2011). Illustrated Dictionary of the Muslim World. Marshall Cavendish. p. 108. ISBN 978-0761479291. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  25. ↑ "The World of Work" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 February 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  26. ↑ Eckardt, Steph (24 September 2019). "Iman Opens Up About Being a Refugee: "These Aren't Nameless, Faceless People"". W Magazine (in English). Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  27. ↑ Voyeurism: (fin de siecle), Volume 2, Issue 2 of Felix (New York, N.Y.). The Standby Program. 2000. p. 89. ISBN 9781570271021. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
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