Selita Ebanks rose to popularity for appearing in the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Also, she is well-known for her work as a Victoria's Secrets lingerie model.
Caption: Picture of Model & Actress, Selita Ebanks (Photo: insider) |
Who is Selita Ebanks' Parents?
She was born and raised by a Jamaican father and a Caymanian mother. Selita Ebanks is the daughter of parents Anita Ebanks. Her birthplace is George Town, Grand Cayman with the horoscope Aquarius. She grew up in a large family that included seven brothers. However, details of her 7 siblings' brothers missing.
Having dual British & Caymaniandual nationality, Selita is of mixed ethnicity. Her mother Anita in particular encouraged her development through extracurricular programs. Selita's moved to the United States and settled in Staten Island and graduated from Curtis High School. She was given the go-ahead to enroll in undergraduate programs at Columbia University and New York University, but she opted to focus on modeling instead.
When Selita Ebanks Began Her Career?
At the age of 17, Ebanks was seen by an Elite Model Management representative in 2000 when she entered Six Flags Great Adventure through the turnstiles. In February 2001, Selita made her debut at the fall show for Tuleh. Well, she has walked the runway for designers including Betsey Johnson, Catherine Malandrino, Pamella Roland, Tommy Hilfiger, and others. In the year 2005, she signed a contract with Victoria's Secret. Before being signed as an Angel, her first modeled for Victoria's Secret for their Ipex Bra line.
She made her major debuts in the 2005 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, working as an Angel until 2008. Selita was selected to wear the "Very Sexy" Holiday Fantasy Bra Set in 2007 with a price tag of $4,500,000 that contains diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and yellow sapphires which she wore in the Victoria's Secret "Christmas Dreams and Fantasies 2007" catalogue. Likewise, she wore the fantasy bra set during Victoria's Secret fashion show on 4 December 2007.
On 26 November 2007, she made a special guest appearance on How I Met Your Mother (episode: "The Yips") with her fellow Victoria's Secret supermodels (Miranda Kerr, Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, and Alessandra Ambrosio). Also, she graced the covers of Maxim, British GQ, and Russian FHM. She has featured in editorials for Marie Claire, Glamour, V, German and Italian Elle, Vanidades, and Sports Illustrated's 2007 Swimsuit Issue.
Selita Ebanks' Other Ventures
She became part of the third season of Celebrity Apprentice. However, she was fired in week 5 on 11 April 2010, placing 9th. Ebanks previously recorded music and appeared on the UPN-series South Beach. She appeared in The-Dream's music video for the single "Make Up Bag". Then she became part of Kanye West's 2010 short film Runaway, playing a fallen phoenix with whom West's character falls in love. Her reoccurring character in BET's Husband's of Hollywood where she plays the love interest of comedian Kevin Hart.
Also, she appeared in a commercial for State Farm Insurance alongside actor/model Mehcad Brooks. Likewise, Selita has her own line of swimwear, accessories and shoes called Sass which stands for Selita's Accessories Shoes and Swimwear. She was to star in the ABC Family (now Freeform) TV series called "Nicki".
Selita Ebanks' Philanthropy
Since 2004, Selita has run her own talent school "Stardom Youth Foundation" in her hometown the Cayman Islands. Her talent school has been providing career guidance for teenagers. Also, she formed a charity organization, "Women’s Coalition for Empowerment and Opportunity" in 2008 after a trip to Sierra Leone.
Her organization helps to support women’s educational and professional programs in the civil war-torn African nation. In 2013, she joined the Cash&Rocket tour and raised more than $1 million for women and children all over the world in 2014.
What's Selita Ebanks' Net Worth?
Selita Ebanks has an estimated net worth of $12 Million, as per reports. Out of her modeling career, she was able to collect a hefty sum of money. Ebanks' prime source of earnings came from her modeling career.
She was the twelfth highest-paid model in 2008, earning an estimated $2.7 million according to Forbes. Well, Ebanks has been living a lavish life, spending her money.
Is Selita Ebanks Married?
Selita Ebanks is yet to be married but is involved in a romantic relationship over the years. She got engaged to her partner Brian Amlani, who is a sports manager. It's unclear when and how the duo's relationship started.
She announced about her engagement in April 2019 with a post on Instagram with the hashtag, #HePutARingonit. Also, she quote
“Before that day I met you I didn’t know what true love meant, but angels are for loving and you are heaven sent”
Caption: Selita Ebanks with her ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon (Photo: getty images)
Well, the couple has yet to share their wedding plans. Surely, they will be got married, if the duo's relationship goes perfectly. Previously, she was engaged to American television host, actor, rapper, and comedian, Nick Cannon. The duo was engaged for five months before calling off the engagement. From the year 2011 to 2013, Ebanks dated rapper and model, Terrence J. Out of her multiple relationships, she is yet to be a parent of kids.
What's Selita Ebanks Height?
Selita Ebanks has a height of 1.75 meters or 5 feet 9 inches tall. While her body weighs around 60kg or 132 pounds. While Ebanks has a body measurement of 34-24-35 inches (breasts, waist, and hips) respectively. Also, Selita has brown hair with dark brown eyes.