Toccara Jones facts for kids
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Toccara Jones
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Jones at the EMERGE! Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week in 2012.
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Toccara Elaine Jones
March 13, 1981 |
| Occupation | Model, television personality |
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| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Agency | Wilhelmina Models |
Toccara Elaine Jones (born March 13, 1981) is an American fashion model, television star, and occasional actress. She first became famous as a contestant on the popular TV show America's Next Top Model.
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Early Life
Jones grew up in Dayton, Ohio. She went to the Stivers School for the Arts, where she studied theater and dance.
Career
America's Next Top Model
In 2004, Jones was a contestant on the third season, or "cycle," of the TV series America's Next Top Model. She was the twelfth finalist chosen for the show. Even though she was eliminated in eighth place, she became a fan favorite. AOL Entertainment later named her one of the show's most memorable contestants.
Modeling Success
After America's Next Top Model, Jones signed a contract with Wilhelmina Models. She became a successful plus-size model, known for her curvy figure.
She has appeared on the covers of many magazines, including Black Hair, King, and Plus Model Magazine. She has also been featured inside magazines like Ebony, Essence, and Vibe.
Jones has modeled for major brands such as Avon, Target, and New York and Company. She was also part of the "I Will Not Lose" campaign for Rocawear's plus-size clothing line.
One of her most important jobs was for a special "Black Issue" of the famous fashion magazine Vogue Italia. She was photographed by the well-known photographer Steven Meisel and had a 14-page feature. This issue was created to celebrate Black models and highlight their importance in the fashion industry.
In 2010, she modeled for the UK clothing store Evans, showing off their summer collection.
Television and Acting
Besides modeling, Jones has had a busy career on television. She has co-hosted the music show 106 & Park and was a correspondent for The Black Carpet, both on the BET network. She has also been a guest and a judge on The Tyra Banks Show.
In 2008, Jones joined the reality TV show Celebrity Fit Club. On the show, celebrities worked to get healthier and lose weight. Jones successfully reached her goal.
She has also had small acting roles. She appeared in an episode of the TV show Girlfriends and in the 2012 movie Think Like a Man. In 2009, she toured with an all-Black cast in a stage show called The ... Monologues.
Awards and Honors
In 2008, the NAACP in Middletown, Ohio, honored Jones for her achievements. She was given a key to the city as a special honor.
See also
In Spanish: Toccara Jones para niños
