Biography
Who is CariDee English?
Early life and education
CariDee English was born in Fargo, United States. She attended Fargo South High School during her youth.
America's Next Top Model success
CariDee English won Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model in December 2006. The victory included a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a contract with Elite Models, and a fashion editorial in Seventeen magazine. During the competition, she was noted for her outgoing personality and resemblance to established models like Rebecca Romijn and Karolína Kurková.
She received five consecutive Covergirl of the week awards and three first call-outs throughout the season. She won an acting challenge, which gave her the opportunity to appear in an episode of the show One Tree Hill. During the competition, she faced several challenges, including being in the bottom two twice. One well-known incident occurred in Barcelona, where she made an impulsive joke to photographer Nigel Barker. She apologized for the comment and continued in the competition. Judges expressed concern regarding her unpredictable behavior, but she ultimately defeated runner-up Melrose Bickerstaff to win the title.
Career in television and modeling
Following her win, she appeared on The CW in segments titled My Life as a CoverGirl. She also modeled for brands such as JCPenney and Bisou Bisou, and appeared in magazines including Allure, Inked, and Social Life. Her runway credits are extensive, ranging from New York Fashion Week to L'Oréal Fashion Week in Toronto.
As an actor, she held a small role on Gossip Girl and co-hosted the reality show Pretty Wicked on the Oxygen network. She also co-hosted MTV's Scarred. In 2012, she appeared in a commercial for the psoriasis treatment Stelara.
Advocacy and personal challenges
CariDee has been a public advocate for psoriasis awareness. She served as a spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation. She shared her personal experiences with the condition, having felt discouraged by it in her youth. In 2007, she hosted a congressional briefing regarding the disease.
In 2020, the National Psoriasis Foundation ended its partnership with her after she advised followers to stop taking their medication during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also supported animal rights by participating in a video against seal hunting and promoting the Power of Paws association. She has spoken openly about her struggles with drug addiction and body dysmorphic disorder.
Music and other ventures
CariDee is a musician who plays drums and guitar. She performed with DJ Lindsay Luv in a duo called LUVnENGLISH. She also collaborated with New York-based DJ Zeke Thomas on music projects.
Birthday and age
CariDee English was born on September 23, 1984, which makes CariDee 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. CariDee shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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