Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls | |
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Born | Joan Smalls Rodriguez July 11, 1988 |
Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Model, television personality |
Years active | 2007–present |
Modeling information | |
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Brown (EU) 83-61-87[1] |
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Joan Smalls Rodriguez (born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican
Early life and education
Joan Smalls Rodríguez was born and raised in
Career
Modeling
She was signed by
Since working for Givenchy, Smalls has modeled
She has appeared in editorials for several international editions of
Smalls has been photographed by fashion photographers such as
Smalls is the first Puerto Rican fashion model chosen by brands to front their advertising campaigns, including
In late 2017, Jeremy Scott, creative director of the fashion house Moschino, unveiled Joan Smalls as the new face for the new Moschino fragrance, Fresh Couture Gold, shot by Giampaolo Sgura. This marked Joan Smalls first fragrance campaign.
In September 2012, Smalls was named "Model of the Year" at the 9th Annual "Style Awards". Supermodel Iman presented Smalls with the award.[15] In 2013, Smalls ranked #8 on Forbes magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Models" list, earning an estimated $3.5 million.
In September 2012, Smalls was ranked #1 on the "Top 50 Models" list by Models.com.[a] She remained at the top of the list until August 2014, when the site named her as one of the "New Supers".[17] In January 2014, Smalls appeared on the cover of American Elle and was featured in the article "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls".
Other
In 2017, W Hotels Worldwide appointed Supermodel Joan Smalls as the first ever Global Fashion Innovator. Smalls will help create, shape and innovate W's global fashion platform around the world. From special appearances and distinct collaborations to exclusive in-room and digital content, Smalls will add her signature style and taste to the W Hotel guest experience.[18]
Cosmetic contracts
In 2011,
In 2015, Smalls teamed up with Estée Lauder to create 12 New Matte Lipsticks for the cosmetics giant. The Supermodel provided inspiration for the 12 new shades, including a broad selection of reds, pinks, chocolatey browns and a dark burgundy (all permanent additions to the Estée Lauder line).[22]
Television and media
Smalls served as co-host (along with model
Design
In 2015, Smalls designed a denim collection, Joan Smalls x True Religion. Photographer
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
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2012 | Style Awards | Model of the Year | Numerous | Won |
Philanthropy
Smalls is involved with a non-profit organization called Project Sunshine, where she helps children with medical needs.[29] Smalls was part of the ‘Jeans for Refugees’ campaign, a Johny Dar project and artistic fundraising initiative dedicated to helping refugees around the world, with all proceeds going to the International Rescue Committee. She has also been involved with The Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with The Madison Square Garden Company and MSG Networks, Inc. to positively impact the lives of children facing obstacles.[30]
Personal life
As of July 2018, she was dating entrepreneur Bernard Smith.[31] They had dated since 2011.[31]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Director |
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2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | Continental Female Assassin | Chad Stahelski |
2018 | Set It Up | Suze | Claire Scanlon |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Videofashion | Herself | Joan Smalls - Model Profile - Videofashion |
2011–2016 | Victoria's Secret Fashion Show | Herself | Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show |
2012 | The Style Awards | Herself | The Style Network 9th Annual Style Awards |
2015 | Victoria's Secret Swim Special | Herself | Victoria's Secret Swim Special in Puerto Rico |
2017 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself | Episode: "Gayest Ball Ever" |
2018 | Lip Sync Battle | Herself | Episode: "S4.E7 Luis Fonsi vs Joan Smalls" |
2018 | Movie Night with Karlie Kloss | Herself | Episode: "S1.E6 Hitch" |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist | Director(s) |
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2006 | "It's Alright" | Ricky Martin | Simón Brand |
2013 | "Phoenix" | ASAP Rocky | Francesco Carrozzini |
2014 | "Yoncé" | Beyoncé | Ricky Saiz |
2016 | "Wolves" | Kanye West | Steven Klein
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2016 | "Fuego" | Juanes | Kacho López |
2017 | "Hermosa Ingrata" | Juanes | Kacho López |
2018 | "Està Rico" | Marc Anthony, Will Smith, Bad Bunny | Carlos Perez |
References and notes
- ^ a b "FMD Profile of Joan Smalls". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (February 17, 2012). "Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "First Latina face of Estee Lauder - Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. September 2, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ "The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013 – Joan Smalls Rodriguez-No.8". Forbes. August 20, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ^ Young, Molly (December 4, 2013). "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls". Elle. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "Numero Uno: Joan Smalls | models.com MDX". Models.com. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
- ^ "New Supers". Models.com. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "The Money Girls". Models.com.
- ^ Macalister-Smith, Tilly (February 16, 2017). "Joan Smalls on race, rejection and refusing to take no for an answer". Evening Standard.
- ^ a b Binlot, Ann (February 5, 2014). "Joan Smalls Says She and Cara Delevingne Still Get Nervous Before Runway Shows". Fashionista. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls". Elle Magazine. December 4, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.[dead link]
- ^ a b c Watts, Matt (February 15, 2017). "Joan Smalls: A model agent told me you can't be black and have crooked teeth". Evening Standard.
- ^ "GOING STRONG With Joan Smalls". PORTER. Net-a-Porter.
- ^ "Supermodel Joan Smalls's Beautiful World". Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
- ^ a b "Joan Smalls". Business of Fashion.
- ^ Carl, Michael (September 2013). "Two for the Mode". Vanity Fair. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
- ^ "New Supers". models.com.
- ^ Kline, Katie (April 10, 2017). "A Model Guest: W Hotels Worldwide Names Joan Smalls First Global Fashion Innovator". Marriott. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Estee Stories Article: Jump On It". Estée Lauder Australia Official Site. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ^ Chernikoff, Leah (December 4, 2013). "From Tomboy To Supermodel: Charting Joan Smalls' Runway Rise". Elle Magazine. Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (September 7, 2012). "Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ Regensdorf, Laura (August 3, 2015). "Exclusive! Model Joan Smalls on Her 12 New Matte Lipsticks for Estée Lauder". Vogue. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ "Bruno Mars and Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico". Vogue. January 16, 2012. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ Blasberg, Derek (December 23, 2011). "Model Q & A: Joan Smalls". Mr. Blasberg. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ Busis, Hillary (December 24, 2013). "Beyonce gets down with grills and girls in new 'Yonce' video – WATCH". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race': Celeb Guest Judges Announced For Season 9". AccessOnline. NBCUniversal Media, LLC.
- ^ Remsen, Nick (February 18, 2015). "Exclusive: Model Joan Smalls Unveils Her New Denim Collection for True Religion". Vogue. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- BOF. Archived from the originalon July 10, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
- ^ Davies, Dean Mayo (July 12, 2012). "Joan Smalls Goes Big". Dazed. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Fure, Rana (April 25, 2017). "The Garden of Dreams Foundation". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on July 12, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- ^ a b "Meet The Husbands And Boyfriends Of Victoria's Secret Supermodels". Business Insider. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ The list system has since gone alphabetical rather than ranking numerically. Smalls has been the last model to reach number one before that change.
External links
- Joan Smalls at IMDb
- Joan Smalls on IMG Models Archived 2021-01-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Joan Smalls at Fashion Model Directory