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Biography

Naima Mora - Next Top Model

Naima Mora

Birthdate- 1984
Birth location- Detroit, Michigan
Height- 5'9"
Eye colour- Brown
Hair colour- Brown
Ethnicity- 1/2 African American, 1/4 Mexican, 1/4 Irish

Naima Mora was born on March 1, 1984 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of jazz percussionist Francisco Mora Catlett.

Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Wayne County. Detroit is a major port city located north of Windsor, Ontario, on the Detroit River, in the Midwest region of the United States. It is known as the world's traditional automotive center and an important source of popular music legacies celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames, Motor City and Motown.

America's Next Top Model
With her mohawk and introverted persona, Naima was originally thought to be a long shot to walk away with the title of, America’s Next Top Model. However, she proved her modelling ability week after week and wound up taking home the grand prize, which consisted of a fashion spread in Elle, a contract with Ford Models and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl cosmetics.
Modeling/acting career
Naima and Cycle 3's Ann Markley were Trophy Girls at the 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards.

She has made multiple appearances as a guest on The Tyra Banks Show.

She appeared on the second season premiere of Veronica Mars, "Normal Is the Watchword".

Mora also served as a judge at the Miss Teen USA Pageant in 2005.

In 2006, she wrapped up filming on an independent film called Sarbanes-Oxley, and has made an appearance in a music video for TV on the Radio’s “Wolf Like Me.”

Naima modeled for CoverGirl, Elle Magazine, Fuego Magazine, US Weekly Magazine, IN Touch Magazine, Star Magazine, Teen People Magazine, Split Clothing, Jazz Album Samsung.

Naima's runway shows include Christopher Deane Spring 2006 Collection, Gharani Strok Fall 2005, Carlos Miele Fashion Show, Walmart and ELLEgirl Presents Dare To Be You Spring 2006, and Fashion Comedy Style 2005 (Charity Event).