Estella Warren facts for kids
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Estella Warren
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Warren in Fredericton, New Brunswick, November 2008
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| Born | December 23, 1978 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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| Education | Silverthorn Collegiate Institute |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Estella Dawn Warren (born December 23, 1978) is a talented Canadian actress, fashion model, and former synchronized swimmer. She is known for her work in movies and for appearing in many famous fashion campaigns. Before becoming an actress and model, Estella was a top synchronized swimmer, even competing for Canada's national team.
She has been featured in well-known magazines like Sports Illustrated and worked with big brands such as Perry Ellis and Victoria's Secret. Later, she started acting in films like Planet of the Apes (2001) and TV shows like Law & Order.
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Estella's Early Life
Estella Warren was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Her birthday is December 23, 1978. Her mother, Esther, was a school principal, and her father, Don, sold used cars. Estella is the youngest of three daughters in her family.
Her Amazing Career
Estella Warren has had a very interesting career with different paths. She started as a swimmer, then became a model, and finally an actress.
Synchronized Swimming Star
In 1990, when Estella was young, she moved to Toronto. There, she trained with Canada's national synchronized swimming team. This is a sport where athletes perform graceful routines in the water to music.
By 1995, she became the senior national champion. This was a big achievement! She even had a chance to go to the 1996 Summer Olympics. Estella won three national team championships for Canada. She also earned a bronze medal at the 1995 Junior World Championships for her solo performance.
Becoming a Fashion Model
Estella Warren was discovered as a model in 1994. She was still a synchronized swimmer living in Ontario at the time. Rhonda Broadbelt Fonte, who owned a modeling agency, found her. Rhonda then introduced Estella to George Gallier, who owned American Models.
Estella traveled to New York City to take test photos. There, she met famous fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. Ellen quickly booked Estella for a photo shoot for Italian Vogue. This was a huge step in her modeling career!
Her international modeling career really took off in 1996. She worked on the "Eau d'Eden" perfume campaign for Cacharel. In 1998, she starred in the Chanel No. 5 perfume campaign, directed by Luc Besson.
Estella has appeared on the covers of many top magazines. These include Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, and Cosmopolitan. She also appeared in TV commercials for Chanel No. 5 perfume.
She has also been part of campaigns for brands like UGG Australia, Andrew Marc, Perry Ellis, Nine West, Cartier, Volvo, and De Beers. Estella also modeled for Victoria's Secret. She even hosted a TV special for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Her Acting Roles
After a successful modeling career, Estella Warren started acting. She has appeared in several movies and television shows.
Some of her notable films include:
- Driven (2001)
- Planet of the Apes (2001), where she played the character Daena.
- Kangaroo Jack (2003)
- The Cooler (2003)
- Stranger Within (2013)
- Just Within Reach (2017)
On television, Estella appeared in an episode of That '70s Show in 2003. She also had a special two-part role in Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2005. In the same year, she was seen in an episode of Ghost Whisperer.
Estella has also appeared in music videos. She was in INXS's "Afterglow", Blank & Jones' "Beyond Time", and Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor".
See also
In Spanish: Estella Warren para niños
