Donna Feldman

Donna Feldman
Donna Feldman attending the launch Party for "310 Model Agency" at One Sunset, West Hollywood, California on 10 October 2008
Born	(1982-04-28) April 28, 1982 Calabasas, California, United States
Occupation	Actress/Model
Years active	2003–present

Donna Feldman is an American model, TV host, and actress, best known for her appearances as a series regular in the TV show "Fashion House" as well as a cameo in Don't Mess with the Zohan and models for covers of magazine covers, fashion editorials, high-profile ad campaigns, and television commercials.

Early years

Donna was born and raised in Calabasas, California. Her parents are Israeli and are of Russian and Polish extraction.^[1]

Feldman was discovered while obtaining a marketing and merchandizing degree at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Upon graduation, Feldman pursued modeling full-time.

Career

Modeling

Feldman is predominantly a worldwide commercial fashion model who appears regularly in magazines such as GQ, Maxim, "Marie Claire", "Esquire", and "FHM" to name a few. Thus far, Feldman has appeared on the cover of FHM Australia, Esquire in the Czech Republic, Maxim in Germany, GQ in Mexico and "GQ" India, FHM in South Africa, and DT in Spain. Additionally, she has appeared on the covers AC Luxury magazine, Vegas Essential, La Direct Stepping Out, Fitness RX, In Design, and Shy magazine in the United States.^[2]

Feldman has appeared in campaigns for Visa Blackcard, Kardashian Kollection, Conturelle lingerie,1921jeans, Apart Fashion, Bebe, Bejeweled by Susan Fixel, Bellagio Resort, Belldini, Caesar's Palace, Christian Audigier,^[3] Christian Audigier Swimwear, Diesel, Faber Felina Lingerie, Finest Fashion, Fila, Jaguar, Lucky Brand, Madeleine, Miraclesuit Swimwear,Parisa Lingerie, Conturelle Lingerie, A. Che swimwear, Lisa Blue, Mouwad Jewelry, Tecumseh Shoes, Nautica, New Yorker, Panasonic, Platini Jeans, Pleasure State Vip, Pontiac for Sports Illustrated, Quelle, Rampage, Revlon, Sean John, Tara, Tart Collection, Target, Tornado, Varla, Verizon Wireless, Wella, Westfield Shopping Center and Zanetti.^[4][5]

She is currently signed to Next Models in Los Angeles as well as Ford Models in Chicago, Elite Amsterdam, Most Wanted Models in Munich/Hamburg, Ice Models in Cape Town, Look Models in San Francisco.^[6]

Acting

By 2003, she starred opposite Justin Timberlake in the music video "Senorita". She also appeared in music videos "Blame the Vain" for Dwight Yoakam, "It's so Easy" for Sugar Ray, and "Tired of Being Sorry" for Enrique Iglesias.^[7]

In 2005, Feldman was a trophy girl at the 2005 Academy Awards which led to a spot on Deal or No Deal. Feldman held the number 22 suitcase for a majority of the show's first season, but left to pursue a role on Fashion House the TV drama where she played Gloria in 65 episodes airing in over 50 countries worldwide.

In 2007, she had a small part in the television show, Las Vegas. However, in 2008, she had her biggest break yet when was offered a role in Adam Sandler's in You Don't Mess with the Zohan. She was chosen by Sandler after seeing her in an editorial for Stuff magazine.^[8] Due to the success of that film, Feldman was offered a co-host position on The Fashion Team and panelist on Redeye.^[9]

In 2011, Feldman appeared in a Visa Black card commercial as well as landing small television roles on the series Chuck, Deadliest Warrior, and Castle.^[10][11]

References

External links

• Official website
• Donna Feldman at the Internet Movie Database
• Donna Feldman at the Fashion Model Directory