modeling
design
pageantry
the model
Ever since junior high when her parents enrolled her in modeling school and she graduated as the "Best Runway Model" in her division, Carol has always had a love for the exciting world of modeling. Although she maintains it only as a part-time profession, she has appeared in numerous runway shows around the world and has been featured in several magazines. Carol's most memorable experiences have included a benefit fashion show with Versace, a national ad campaign for Invisalign, and being selected as a national finalist for the international Elite Model Look competition.
Carol is currently signed with Cast Images and available for selective TF shoots with experienced professionals. Please contact her or her agency for a full resume and portfolio if interested.
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 115 lbs.
Bust: 34
Waist: 24
Hips: 35
Shoe: 7.5
Eye: Black
Hair: Black
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the designer
Carol's childhood ambition has always been to become a fashion designer and she feels extremely blessed to be able to live her dream. Whether it was making dresses for her little sister out of blankets or making outfits for herself out of newspapers and shoelaces, she has been creatively expressing herself through clothing since she was 10 years old.
Carol's design philosophy is simple: To create clothes that make a woman look and feel beautiful. Her personal style can be described as glamorous and sophisticated, and she strives to create a look that is modern yet timeless and always discriminating. Her couture gowns are all one-of-a-kind creations that she personally designs and carefully sews herself. Carol has also made a commitment to supporting eco-fashion by making many of her pieces out of recycled clothing and fabrics (like many of the ones featured here).
If you would like to commission a couture gown made uniquely for you, please contact Carol for details.
the beauty queen
In 2005, Carol continued on a long-standing tradition by becoming the 48th woman to claim the prestigious national title of Miss Chinatown USA. Using part of her $10,000 prize to support various charitable causes, she traveled the nation acting as an ambassador of goodwill for the Chinese-American community. The following year, Carol went on to make history by becoming the first Asian-American to win Miss San Francisco, a preliminary competition for the renowned Miss America pageant. Actively involved with the community, she regularly volunteered her time talking at schools, performing at events, hosting benefits, and teaching others to how to build self-confidence and poise.
For Carol, pageantry has always been more of means than an end and she feels grateful to have been able to use her titles to serve her community on another level. These experiences have also functioned to solidify her commitment to service and have inspired her to embark on extraordinary volunteer efforts, such as teaching English at the largest HIV/AIDS orphanage in Ethiopia.
Please let Carol know how she can help out at your next event.
ABOUT CAROL
Born in Colorado and raised in Texas, Carol attended Barnard College, Columbia University where she majored in psychology and minored in economics. During that time she was the Co-Founder and Creative Director for Columbia's first hip-hop dance troupe, studied abroad in England, Taiwan, and Brazil, and worked as a promoter for some of the hottest clubs in New York. Carol then went on to complete a certificate program at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and ultimately decided to pursue her childhood dream, graduating magna cum laude from FIDM with a degree in fashion design.
Carol has enjoyed many honors and achievements as a young designer with her work being featured at SF Fashion Week, the de Young Museum, and in the SF Chronicle. Also an accomplished model, fashion show producer, and former beauty queen, Carol has been involved with numerous community events and continually volunteers her time supporting various charitable causes. As a result of her efforts, the City of San Francisco has awarded Carol a special "Certificate of Honor" recognizing her outstanding leadership and devoted service to her community.
In her free time Carol enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, dancing, dining, shopping, and trying new things. She has a passion for life that is contagious and constantly strives to love, laugh, lift, and learn.
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CAROL CHEN
