Samantha Harris (model) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Samantha Harris
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Harris at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney, November 2012
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| Born | 20 July 1990 Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
Samantha Harris is a famous Australian fashion model. She was born on July 20, 1990. Samantha is known for her work in the fashion world and for being a voice for important causes.
About Samantha
Samantha grew up in Tweed Heads, New South Wales. This town is very close to the Gold Coast, Queensland. She feels the Gold Coast is her home because of how close it is.
Samantha's mother comes from the Dunghutti Indigenous people. Her family has a special history as part of the Stolen Generations. This was a time when many Indigenous children were taken from their families. Samantha's father has German and English family roots. She went to Tweed River High School and has three brothers.
Her Modeling Journey
Samantha started modeling at a young age. When she was just 13, she won the "Girlfriend Magazine Covergirl" competition. This big win helped her become famous around the world. It also led to a contract with Chic Management, a modeling agency.
In 2006, Samantha traveled to New York. There, a famous photographer named Patrick Demarchelier took her picture for Glamour magazine.
Later, in 2010, Samantha became a special ambassador for Seafolly. This is a popular Australian swimwear brand. She was very busy during Australian Fashion Week in 2010. She walked in many fashion shows, more than most models. Samantha also appeared in the March 2010 issue of Australian Vogue. She even made it onto the cover of the June 2010 Vogue magazine. She was also photographed for Harper's Bazaar Singapore.
In 2011, Samantha became a "young women's fashion ambassador" for David Jones. This is a big Australian department store. She was part of their TV and print ads for the Spring/Summer fashion season. She worked alongside other well-known models like Miranda Kerr and Megan Gale.
In 2015, Samantha was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. She also became an ambassador for Priceline, a health and beauty store.
Samantha made history when she was 18. She was only the second Indigenous model to be on the cover of Vogue. She strongly believes in having more different kinds of people in modeling. She said that Australia has many cultures. She thinks it's good to show this diversity on the runways. She feels it celebrates Australia as a country. Samantha has also supported movements for fairness for all people. She has spoken about important national discussions, like the date of Australia Day.
In 2019, Samantha became a Goodwill Ambassador for World Vision Australia. This organization helps children and families around the world. In August 2019, she was on the cover of Façon Australia, a fashion magazine.
Samantha is proud to have helped change how people see models. She also helped change ideas about body image. She believes that fashion brands should make clothes for all body types. She said that not everyone is a tiny size. Brands should show clothes on different body shapes to be realistic.
Her Life Today
In 2016, Samantha shared that she had quietly married her partner, Luke Hunt. They got married in March 2014. Samantha wore a beautiful dress by Carla Zampatti. The couple decided to keep their wedding private for a while. Samantha lives in Sydney, New South Wales with her husband.
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See also
In Spanish: Samantha Harris (modelo) para niños
