Devon Aoki Biography

Devon Aoki, Model

Born as	Devon Edwenna Aoki
Occup.	Model
From	USA
Spouse	James Bailey (2015)
Born	August 10, 1982 New York City, New York, USA
Age	42 years

Devon Aoki, the American-Japanese model, and actress was born on August 10, 1982, in New York City, United States. Increased in a family with a solid background in the fashion as well as show business, Devon was predestined to get in the same area. Her dad, Hiroaki Aoki, was a former wrestler and the creator of the Benihana dining establishment chain, while her mommy, Pamela Hilburger, has German as well as English ancestry. Devon has a sibling, Steve Aoki, a widely known DJ and songs manufacturer, and several half-siblings, making her part of a gifted and achieved household.

With an early beginning in her modeling job, Devon was uncovered at the young age of 13 at a concert in New York City. It had not been long prior to she signed with Storm Model Management and her occupation took off. In her late teens, she ended up being the face of Chanel, replacing the legendary model Kate Moss, as well as ultimately, graced the covers of distinguished magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and also Elle. Throughout her modeling job, she has actually worked with prestigious digital photographers, including Peter Lindbergh and Mario Testino, as well as worked together with brands such as Versace, Givenchy, Lancôme, Valentino, as well as Yves Saint Laurent.

While thriving as a model, Devon branched out right into acting, making her film launching in 2000 with "Death of a Dynasty". Two years later, she starred as a fatal assassin in the flick "2 Fast 2 Furious", the 2nd installment of The Fast as well as the Furious collection. This portrayal assisted her gain attention in Hollywood and pushed her to an extra prominent degree in her acting career. She continued to take on varied duties in films like "D.E.B.S". where she played a villainous spy and also in "Sin City", which strengthened her as a well-known actress. She reprised her duty in "Sin City's" sequel, "A Dame To Kill For", making her character a renowned part of her filmography.

Devon possesses a special and striking look, generally credited to her mixed heritage (Japanese, German, and also English). Standing at an elevation of 5 feet 5 inches, she broke the stereotype that versions needed to be high to succeed in the sector.

Aside from her occupation, Devon is known for her philanthropic initiatives. She has actually functioned together with her sibling Steve in the DJ Aoki Foundation, which elevates funds for global altruistic relief companies and also medical research. She is likewise involved in fundraising for calamity relief as well as ecological preservation.

In her individual life, Devon wed James Bailey, an English financier, in 2011. They have 3 children, a testimony to Devon's capacity to juggle her expert and also personal life effectively.

Throughout her profession, Devon Aoki has shattered stereotypes, broke records, and aided redefine the world of modeling and also substituting future generations. She remains to be an effective force in the show business, and a motivation to numerous.

Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Devon.

Related authors: Yves Saint Laurent (Designer), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Kate Moss (Model)

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7 Famous quotes by Devon Aoki

"I always thought models had to fit a certain mould. I never thought I had what it takes. I'm too small and my look's pretty weird"

"I had professional stunt racers teaching me how to drive"

"Everyone has their own insecurities, regardless of how you look or how people perceive you, but sometimes people give their insecurities too much power. Defining beauty is simply a matter of opinion. For me, real beauty has very little to do with the structure of someone's face or body"

"I lived in London for eight years and I like to say that I am two parts American and one part British because I lived there for a third of my life"

"It's difficult to see yourself up on screen without being a critic"

"I'm really not that weird. I'm a combination of a lot of different things. Maybe it's just easier to make me look weird than another model who is specifically Caucasian"

"I think it's important that there is a change, especially in fashion. I'm pleased to be part of a 'new breed' of models who perhaps don't exactly fit the status quo"