Quiana Grant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quiana Grant
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| Born | March 21, 1982 Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
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| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
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Quiana Grant is an American model. She became well-known for appearing in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In this special issue, she was part of a unique bodypainting feature. She worked with bodypaint artist Joanne Gair. Quiana was one of seven new models to appear in the Swimsuit Issue that year. Other new models included Jessica Gomes, Melissa Haro, Yasmin Brunet, Melissa Baker, Jeisa Chiminazzo, and Jarah Mariano.
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About Quiana Grant
Quiana Grant was born on March 21, 1982. She grew up in Newport News, Virginia. She went to Menchville High School and finished in 1999. Today, Quiana lives in Harlem, which is a part of New York, New York. However, she still thinks of Newport News as her hometown.
Early Life and Family
Quiana's parents are Tony and Regina Grant. She also has a younger brother. When Quiana was 14, many people wanted her to start modeling. But she decided to stay in school until she was 16 years old.
When Quiana was 16, her mother had several eye surgeries. During this time, Quiana helped her mother a lot. Her mother had a condition that affected her eyesight. She could not even recognize Quiana until Quiana was 13.
Quiana's Modeling Career
When Quiana first appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, she was 26 years old. By then, she already had more than ten years of experience as a model.
Major Campaigns and Shows
Quiana has worked for many famous brands and designers. She appeared in ad campaigns for GAP. These photos were taken by the famous photographer Steven Meisel. She also modeled for Maybelline makeup.
Quiana has also walked the runway for top fashion houses. She has worked with designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors, Anne Klein, and Bill Blass.
Modeling Agencies
Quiana Grant is represented by several modeling agencies around the world. These include IMG in New York, Modelwerk in Germany, and City Models in Paris, France. She is also represented by Vision Model Management.
External Links
- Quiana Grant at Fashion Model DirectoryLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Quiana Grant at the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
See also
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