Josie Maran Biography

Occup.	Model
From	USA
Born	May 8, 1978
Age	46 years

Josie Maran, birthed Johanna Selhorst Maran on May 8, 1978, in Menlo Park, California, is an American model, business owner, as well as starlet. Best recognized for her job as a model for the elite cosmetics brand Maybelline and her eponymous environmentally friendly cosmetics line, Josie Maran Cosmetics, she has made a considerable effect in the charm and fashion business.

Born to a Russian-Jewish dad and also a Dutch mom, Josie grew up in Northern California, where her mommy elevated her with a deep gratitude for nature as well as the atmosphere. This very early enthusiasm for the setting would certainly later on motivate the development of her cosmetics line. Prior to she took the charm market by storm, Josie originally prepared to go after a career as a starlet. Nonetheless, at the age of 12, she was uncovered by a modeling representative, which would certainly change the trajectory of her life.

Throughout her modeling profession, Josie enhanced the covers of world-renowned magazines such as Glamour, Elle, as well as Sports Illustrated. Her big break can be found in 1999 when she landed a contract with Maybelline, becoming the face of the prestigious cosmetics brand for over a years. Along with her modeling quests, she additionally dabbled in acting, showing up in movies such as "Van Helsing" (2004) and also "The Aviator" (2004), in addition to television collection like "Sex and also the City" and "The Confessions of an Action Star".

While modeling for Maybelline and also acting in Hollywood, Josie was motivated to combine her enthusiasm for appeal and also her love for the setting. In 2007, she started Josie Maran Cosmetics, providing high-quality makeup as well as skincare items made with natural, safe, and green ingredients. Her cosmetics line made waves in the charm industry as it gathered a devoted following of mindful consumers, making it among the pioneers in the all-natural cosmetics activity. The brand's very popular product, the 100% Pure Argan Oil, sourced fairly from Moroccan women operating at a Fair Trade participating, ended up being an essential item in numerous houses, as well as various other brands soon did the same.

For Josie, her campaigning for and interest for the setting exceed the realm of cosmetics. She has proactively teamed up with organizations such as the National Resources Defense Council and also Teens Turning Green, where she shares her understandings on lasting living as well as promotes campaigns to deal with environment adjustment. In 2014, she additionally launched a brief movie qualified "Dear USA: This Independence Day, Let's Get Divorced", a lively take on the notion of Americans breaking their reliance on fossil fuels.

Throughout her illustrious job, Josie Maran has actually been a force of favorable change for the elegance and garment industry. By leveraging her system to support for environmentally lasting as well as moral practices, she shows that it's feasible to combine one's love for appeal with a commitment to shielding the earth.

When it comes to her individual life, Josie married Iranian-American photographer Ali Alborzi in 2008. They share 2 daughters, Rumi Joon (birthed in 2006) as well as Indi Joon (2012), and Josie's dedication to her household remains to function as a solid structure for her work in the worlds of charm, environmentalism, as well as philanthropy.

Our collection contains 13 quotes who is written / told by Josie.

Related authors: Rumi (Poet)

13 Famous quotes by Josie Maran

"Modeling isn't all that tough"

"Having your own character in a video game is pretty cool"

"I've been in plenty of situations where someone I'm dating had more time for a console than me"

"I do like to drive fast and I have gotten pulled over in the past. I use my skills to get out of tickets"

"Part of the challenge of Most Wanted is trying to become the most notorious street racer on the pavement"

"I would love to play the Femme Fatale or an action role like Trinity in the Matrix or something like that. You know, a part with a lot of costume changes"

"For this game, we shot it just like it as if it was a film so there wasn't that much different from doing a film other than some technical things for the costume that had to be done so they could transfer the footage later and make it look animated"

"I could lie and tell you I'm a hardcore gamer - I'm not"

"The roughest part of that lifestyle is the travel and early mornings"

"And because performing for a game involves real acting. The way they create a game is very similar now to how they create a film. I've always wanted to stretch my acting skills, and the timing being what it is, I couldn't say no"

"Like most celebrities, of course, I adore all the Mario games"

"I'm still figuring out why people would want to look at me. Maybe it's generic beauty, but it's weird to be valued for something I was born with"

"I have a Volvo S60R and it's a pretty fast car, the R says it all"