Black Light-skinned Models. Supermodel, hostess and producer of the show Tyra Banks who is one of the worlds top black light-skinned models, decided that the quiet girl from Detroit had what it takes to be a cover girl and representative of the 2005 Americas Next Top Model.

Light Skinned Models
From the fashion catwalks to beauty pageants to the movies, the western beauty ideal is closely adhered to, unless of course 'ethnic chic' happens to be in vogue or designers need 'exotic' models for a certain collection. There are many black models and actors, but more often than not, they are black light-skinned models black women that are European looking. For example Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Halle Barry, and Whitney Houston.

Naima Mora
Black light-skinned models include new model Naima Mora. Naima Mora started her career on America's Next Top Model 2005, catapulting herself into the title role. She was considered the front runner very early on, Naima took full advantage of the opportunity to become America's newest top model. Naima rose to the challenge as she "worked it" for the judges, no doubt utilizing some of the dance moves she studied at Cass Tech.

The panel of judges, which included supermodel, hostess and producer of the show Tyra Banks who is one of the worlds top black light-skinned models, decided that the quiet girl from Detroit had what it takes to be a cover girl and representative of the 2005 Americas Next Top Model. One of her first appearances was as a guest on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede was born in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on January 3, 1980. She grew up in a comfortable middle class family, the only girl among four boys. Growing up in such an environment, Liya developed few girly traits, and exhibited little interest in fashion other than a Naomi Campbell poster in her room.

Liya was the first woman of African origin to become the face of Este Lauder, which turbocharged her career and made her a new favorite with just about every label. She has since become an inspiration for minority models to aim for the top.

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"If you don't have a dream in life, I don't know what you have. You have to want something beyond your reach, it's exciting when it works out."
-Liya Kebede.