Selita Ebanks has come a long way from her humble beginnings in the Cayman Islands, where she lived in a small "shack" with her seven brothers. Despite having been accepted to several top-tier schools in the United States, where she had originally planned to study law, Ebanks' move to New York City ultimately resulted in a successful modeling career. Though she has modeled for a variety of high-profile fashion labels, Ebanks is best known for her part in lingerie giant Victoria's Secret Angels ad campaigns. Ebanks would dabble in film as well, appearing on episodes of Hawaii Five-0 and the Game.
Selita Ebanks
Active - 2014 - 2021 |
Born - Feb 17, 1983 in New York, New York, United States |
Genres - Comedy, Drama, Sports & Recreation
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Factsheet
- Lived in the Cayman Islands for much of her youth and later attended high school in New York.
- Has seven brothers.
- Was discovered by a modeling scout at age 17 during a visit to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.
- Founded the Stardom Youth Foundation, a youth-mentoring program, in the Cayman Islands in 2004.
- Became a contract model for Victoria's Secret in 2005.
- Has been featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.