K. D. Aubert facts for kids
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K. D. Aubert
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Aubert in 2007
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Karen Denise Aubert
December 6, 1978 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Other names | K.D. Rose |
| Occupation | Actress, fashion model |
| Years active | 1999–present |
K. D. Aubert (born December 6, 1978) is an American actress and fashion model. She is sometimes known by the name K.D. Rose. She is also a business owner and has her own record label called Roseland.
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Early Life and Education
K. D. Aubert was born Karen Denise Aubert in Shreveport, Louisiana. She has described her background as "African-American with a dash of Creole." She spent her childhood in California, living in both Riverside and Los Angeles.
Before she became famous, she was a student at San Diego State University. While there, she was a talented athlete and played on the university's softball team.
Career Path
From Makeup Counter to Model
Aubert's career started in an unexpected way. She was discovered by a modeling scout while she was working at a Macy's makeup counter. This led to a successful career as a fashion model.
She has modeled for many famous brands, including Victoria's Secret, Noxzema, and Escada. Her work as a model helped her become a familiar face to people around the world.
The Fantanas and Commercials
Aubert was one of the original "Fantanas." The Fantanas were a group of models who appeared in popular TV commercials for the soft drink Fanta. Each model represented a different flavor, and Aubert was the Strawberry Fanta.
Besides Fanta, she has appeared in commercials for many other major brands. These include Old Spice, Miller Lite, Go Daddy, and Beats By Dr. Dre. She even worked on a commercial with the famous actor George Clooney.
Acting in Movies and TV
Aubert's big break in acting came in 2002 with the movie Friday After Next, where she played the character Donna. The movie was produced by the rapper and actor Ice Cube.
She has had roles in many other films. She played two different parts in Hollywood Homicide and starred as Giselle in the comedy Soul Plane. She also appeared in the monster movie Frankenfish and the comedy Surfer, Dude.
In 2013, Aubert received an Africa Movie Academy Award for her role in the film Turning Point. This is a major award that recognized her talent as an actress. More recently, she was in the movie She Ball, which was directed by Nick Cannon.
Notable Roles
K. D. Aubert has appeared in many movies, TV shows, and music videos. Here are some of her most well-known projects.
Key Movie Roles
- Friday After Next (2002) - Donna
- Hollywood Homicide (2003) - Shauntelle/Streetcar Blanche
- Soul Plane (2004) - Giselle
- Frankenfish (2004) - Eliza
- In the Mix (2005) - Cherise
- Surfer, Dude (2008) - April May
- Turning Point (2012) - Stacey
- Lap Dance (2014) - Jade Lee
- She Ball (2020) - Makeda
Television Appearances
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2003) - She played Nikki Wood in the show's seventh season.
- Bones (2005) - Appeared in the episode "The Man in the Bear".
- CSI: NY (2008) - Played a character in the episode "You Only Die Once".
- Key & Peele (2015) - Appeared in a sketch in the episode "The End".
- Uncle Buck (2016) - Had a role in the episode "Brothers".
Music Video Appearances
Aubert has also been featured in music videos for famous artists.
- Fabolous - "Into You"
- John Legend - "Number One"
- Lloyd Banks - "Karma"
- Ludacris - "Number One Spot"
- Ne-Yo - "She Got Her Own"
- Jeremih featuring 50 Cent - "Down On Me"
Video Games
- Def Jam Icon (2007) - She provided her voice and likeness for the character Platinum.
