Damaris Lewis

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Damaris Lewis
Born	(1990-10-10) October 10, 1990 Brooklyn, New York
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color	Naturally Brown
Eye color	Brown

Damaris Lewis (born October 10, 1990) is an American model that appeared in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Lewis was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She studied with a conservatory-style arts concentration in dance at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.^[1]

Lewis was discovered while performing with her childhood dance company Restoration Dance Theater at Chelsea Piers. She decided to wait until her second year of high school before signing a contract with Elite Model Management.^[2]^[3]

Lewis has appeared in campaigns for Black/Up, Clarins, Tsumori Chisato, and Tsumori Chisato, Victoria's Secret’s Pink line, and Yves Saint Laurent (brand). She has done Editorial shoots for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2009, 2010, 2011; Essence (magazine), French Marie Claire, Gala, Pride Magazine London, Trace (magazine), Uptown magazine, and Vibe Magazine. She is known for having a short torso for her height.^[4] Ford, Innovative Artists, and Angels & Demons in France currently represent her.

Taking a step into entertainment arenas, Lewis appeared briefly in the 2011 movie Limitless, dancing in a club scene with Bradley Cooper.^[5]

She was selected by Nick Jonas and Modelinia to do a 3-day, feature style interview video set. This gave her recognition from a wider audience and sparked an interest in interviewing and hosting.^[6]

Lewis hosted a special presentation for The Africa Channel entitled, Prince! Behind The Symbol: Music Special, during his Welcome 2 America - 21 Night Stand at The Los Angeles Forum.^[7]

She appeared in the music video for Kanye West's single "Monster".^[8] After months of secret rehearsals, in May 2012, she got the chance to showcase some of the dancing talents she trained to do. Famed musician Prince (musician) selected her as his Muse & Dancer during his Welcome 2 Australia Tour 2012 with The New Power Generation.^[9] Lewis continuing touring with Prince & NPG for his 2012 Welcome to Chicago Tour, appeared with the band on Jimmy Kimmel live, and served as his muse for his closing show at SXSW 2013 in Austin Texas.

Her love for basketball and the world of fashion motivated her to launch the personal blog, Heels to Hoops.^[10] The blog, which she started just before the 2012 NBA Playoffs, featured key NBA game followups, interviews with celebrities and sports figures, and followed her behind the scenes on Australian tour dates.

She accompanied Kate Upton at a Los Angeles Clippers game when Upton was filmed doing a rendition of the Dougie dance that went viral.^[11]^[12]

Lewis starred in the high impact promo and lead-in video that kicked off the 2013 NBA All-Star Game played in Houston, Texas.^[13]

Filmography

Untitled Marc Lawrence film (TBD)

References

↑ "Notable Alumni - Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for Music, Art, and the Performing Arts".
↑ "The Beauty Hunters". New York Times. 2010-06-15.
↑ "Vogue Black - Damaris Lewis". Vogue.it. 2010-03-17.
↑ "SI swimsuit models on finding the right fit: The trend this year is more pin-up styles than teeny-weeny silhouettes". MSNBC. Associated Press. 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
↑ "IMDB Cast List - Limitless".
↑ "Modelinia Exclusive: Behind the Scenes with Damaris Lewis and Nick Jonas video interviews". Modelinia. 2010-01-29.
↑ "Prince! Behind The Symbol: Music Special".
↑ "Black Future Model Damaris Lewis". Black Voices. AOL. 2011-01-27. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
↑ "Welcome 2 Australia Tour lineup and tour info".
↑ "Damaris Lewis’ Heels To Hoops sports blog/website". fromthefeetup.ca. 2012-05-05.
↑ "Kate Upton Does The Dougie At A Clippers Game (Video)". Total Pro Sports. 2011-04-04. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
↑ "Kate Upton talks about the dougie dance!". Girls of Victoria's Secret. 2011-05-30. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
↑ "TNT All-Star Game Kick-Off With The Hot Damaris Lewis - 2013 Nba All-Star Game @ Houston - (17-2-13)".

External links

Damaris Lewis at the Fashion Model Directory
Damaris Lewis in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Collection.
Damaris Lewis on Twitter
Damaris Lewis on Youtube
Damaris Lewis on IMDB

v t e 2000–09 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

2000	Elsa Benítez^p Kylie Bax Michelle Behennah Laetitia Casta Yamila Díaz Luján Fernández Kristy Hinze Malia Jones^p Heidi Klum Melania Knauss^p Shakara Ledard Ana Paula Lemes^p Noémie Lenoir Josie Maran^p Carré Otis Daniela Peštová Audrey Quock^p Gabrielle Reece^p Rachel Roberts Molly Sims^p Veronika Vařeková Estella Warren

2001	Michelle Behennah Elsa Benítez Aurélie Claudel Yamila Díaz* Luján Fernández Janelle Fishman^p Heidi Klum* Shakara Ledard* Kim Lemanton^p Noémie Lenoir* Shirley Mallmann Josie Maran Petra Němcová^p Daniela Peštová Audrey Quock^p Molly Sims* Fernanda Tavares* Veronika Vařeková* Amy Wesson

2002	Ana Beatriz Barros Elsa Benítez Ehrinn Cummings Yamila Díaz Isabeli Fontana Bridget Hall Melissa Keller Heidi Klum Shakara Ledard Vanessa Lorenzo Josie Maran Carla Maria^p Marisa Miller^p Annie Morton^p Petra Němcová Chandra North Daniela Peštová^p Audrey Quock Molly Sims Veronika Vařeková

2003	Michelle Alves^p May Andersen Ana Beatriz Barros Yamila Díaz Reka Ebergenyi^p Isabeli Fontana Bridget Hall Rachel Hunter* Melissa Keller Noémie Lenoir Juliana Martins Marisa Miller Petra Němcová Sarah O'Hare Daniela Peštová Audrey Quock Molly Sims Fernanda Tavares^p Jessica White

2004	May Andersen Ana Beatriz Barros Elsa Benítez Yamila Díaz Bridget Hall* Melissa Keller* Noémie Lenoir* Angela Lindvall Marisa Miller* Fernanda Motta Carolyn Murphy Petra Němcová* Daniela Peštová Frankie Rayder Molly Sims Jessica Van Der Steen Veronika Vařeková Jessica White*

2005	Michelle Alves Ana Beatriz Barros Yamila Díaz Alicia Hall Bridget Hall* Shakara Ledard Noémie Lenoir Michelle Lombardo Marisa Miller* Fernanda Motta Carolyn Murphy Petra Němcová Oluchi Onweagba Frankie Rayder Daniella Sarahyba* Mallory Snyder Jessica Van Der Steen Anne V* Veronika Vařeková Jessica White*

2006	Ana Beatriz Barros Elsa Benitez Carla Campbell Brooklyn Decker Yamila Diaz Bridget Hall Rachel Hunter Heidi Klum* Noémie Lenoir Elle Macpherson Marisa Miller Fernanda Motta Carolyn Murphy Aline Nakashima Petra Němcová Oluchi Onweagba Daniela Peštová Rebecca Romijn Pania Rose Daniella Sarahyba Molly Sims Mallory Snyder Yésica Toscanini Veronica Varekova Anne V

2007	Ana Paula Araújo* Ana Beatriz Barros Brooklyn Decker Yamila Díaz Selita Ebanks Julie Henderson Beyoncé Knowles Marisa Miller* Fernanda Motta Aline Nakashima Raica Oliveira Oluchi Onweagba Tori Praver* Bar Refaeli Daniella Sarahyba* Irina Shayk Fernanda Tavares Yésica Toscanini Anne V Veronika Vařeková Jessica White

2008	Melissa Baker Ana Beatriz Barros Yasmin Brunet Jeísa Chiminazzo Brooklyn Decker Selita Ebanks Jessica Gomes* Quiana Grant* Melissa Haro Julie Henderson Jarah Mariano Marisa Miller* Oluchi Onweagba Tori Praver* Bar Refaeli Daniella Sarahyba Irina Shayk Anne V Jessica White

2009	Kim Cloutier Brooklyn Decker* Cintia Dicker Lucia Dvorská Esti Ginzburg Jessica Gomes Melissa Haro Jessica Hart Julie Henderson* Damaris Lewis Jarah Mariano Ariel Meredith Tori Praver Bar Refaeli Hilary Rhoda Daniella Sarahyba Irina Shayk* Anne V Jessica White*

40th Anniversary (2004) Hall of Fame	Elle Macpherson Paulina Porizkova Rachel Hunter Tyra Banks Valeria Mazza Stacey Williams Heidi Klum Cheryl Tiegs Roshumba Williams Christie Brinkley Vendela Kirsebom

All-Star Reunion Cover (2006)	Elsa Benítez Yamila Díaz Rachel Hunter Elle Macpherson Carolyn Murphy Daniela Peštová Rebecca Romijn Veronika Vařeková (Celebrity special: Maria Sharapova)

bold indicates cover model, *appeared in bodypainting by Joanne Gair, ^pappeared in print edition only 2010–19 2000–09 1990–99 1980–89 1970–79 1964–69 Covers

v t e 2010–19 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

2010	Sonia Dara Brooklyn Decker Cintia Dicker Zoe Duchesne Esti Ginzburg Jessica Gomes Julie Henderson Damaris Lewis Genevieve Morton Julie Ordon Dominique Piek Bar Refaeli Hilary Rhoda Daniella Sarahyba Irina Shayk Christine Teigen Anne V Jessica White

2011	Shannan Click Brooklyn Decker Cintia Dicker Kenza Fourati Esti Ginzburg Jessica Gomes Izabel Goulart Julie Henderson Damaris Lewis Alyssa Miller Genevieve Morton Hilary Rhoda Irina Shayk Christine Teigen Kate Upton Anne V Jessica White

2012	Nina Agdal Adaora Akubilo Cintia Dicker Jessica Gomes Izabel Goulart Kirby Griffin Julie Henderson Ariel Meredith Alyssa Miller Genevieve Morton Jessica Perez Bar Refaeli Crystal Renn Irina Shayk Christine Teigen Kate Upton Michelle Vawer Anne V

2013	Nina Agdal Adaora Akubilo Natasha Barnard Kate Bock Hannah Davis Cintia Dicker Emily DiDonato Jessica Gomes Julie Henderson Ariel Meredith Alyssa Miller Genevieve Morton Jessica Perez Irina Shayk Christine Teigen Kate Upton Anne V

2014	Nina Agdal Natasha Barnard Kate Bock Hannah Davis Emily DiDonato Hannah Ferguson Jessica Gomes Gigi Hadid Julie Henderson Marloes Horst Ariel Meredith Genevieve Morton Emily Ratajkowski Sara Sampaio Irina Shayk Christine Teigen Kate Upton Anne V

bold indicates cover model 2010–19 2000–09 1990–99 1980–89 1970–79 1964–69 Covers

Persondata
Name	Lewis, Damaris
Alternative names
Short description	American model
Date of birth	October 10, 1990
Place of birth	Brooklyn, New York
Date of death
Place of death

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