Selita Ebanks Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9½ in |
Weight | 55 kg |
Date of Birth | February 15, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Selita Ebanks is a Caymanian model, actor, and producer who has worked with several brands and designers such as Victoria’s Secret, Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Carmen Marc Valvo, Sebastian Pons, and others. She has also been featured in magazines such as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue, and Glamour. In addition to that, Selita Ebanks has been cast in many shows like The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, Hip Hop Squares, Catfish: The TV Show, Uncorked, Real Husbands of Hollywood, Hawaii Five-0, The Apprentice, and How I Met Your Mother.
Born Name
Selita Ebanks
Nickname
Offshore
Born Place
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Nationality
Education
She applied at Columbia University and New York University for higher education and was selected too. But she chose to concentrate on her modeling career and thus, withdrew her application.
Occupation
Supermodel, Actor, Producer
Family
- Father – Jamaican
- Mother – Caymanian
- Siblings – She has 7 brothers.
- Others – Hazel (Paternal Grandmother), Arlene (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
As a model, she has been repped by –
- Place Models – Hamburg
- Two Management – Los Angeles
- Two Management – Barcelone
- One Management – New York
- Elite Model Management – Amsterdam
- MP MEGA MIAMI – Miami Beach
- D’Management Group
Women Management, a modeling agency founded by Paul Rowland in 1988, has managed her deals as well.
She has also been signed with –
- Global Artists Agency, Talent Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Agency for the Performing Arts, Talent and Literary Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States
Net Worth
Her net worth has been $12 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9½ in or 176.5 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Selita has dated –
- Nick Cannon (2007) – The supermodel had an affair with American actor, Nick Cannon in 2007. The affair was short-term. Selita and Nick were engaged for almost 5 months, but the relationship didn’t last so long.
- Osi Umenyiora (2007-2008) – An American Style Football player. Both had a relationship that continued for almost 2 years.
- Maxwell (2009-2010) – In October 2009, she started going out with American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Maxwell. However, the romance was short-lived and they parted ways in July the following year.
- Ryan Howard (2010) – An American Baseball player. The couple was said to be dating each other, but the media never got proof of it.
- Kanye West (2010) – Selita’s RUMORed date, an American musician. The duo got connected while working for Kanye’s short film “Runaway”.
- Mehcad Brooks (2010-2011) – An American actor and model. Both were reportedly dating each other for almost 2 years. But the relationship was proved as a rumor after the supermodel was found to be with Terrence Jenkins.
- Terrence Jenkins (2011-2013) – Co-founder of Jenkins Entertainment group. Both started dating each other in 2011. They split in February 2013.
- Ryan Press (2016-Present) – In May 2016, Selita started dating music producer, Ryan Press. They made their relationship public in February 2017 during Grammy’s red carpet event.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
She has Native American, Irish and African ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Distinctive Features
Selita Ebanks confident personality makes her different. Despite being the only Black Angel for some time, she never hesitated in her work.
Measurements
34-24-34 in or 86-61-86 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Bra Size
32B
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 39.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She was the Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2005 to 2009.
Fashion brands like Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren.
She had also been the cover girl for magazines like Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue, and Glamour.
She was the face of Abercrombie & Fitch and DKNY as well as served as the face of some fashion designer’s collections before becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She has also worked in a commercial for State Farm Insurance. She also has her own fashion line named “SASS (Selita’s Accessories Shoes and Swimwear).
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Selita is best known for her work with “Victoria’s Secret.”
First TV Show
How I Met Your Mother (2007), an American sitcom that premiered on CBS.
First Film
Runaway (2010), a short film by Kanye West. She played the role of the fallen Phoenix.
First Runway Experience
Six Flags Great Adventure (2000)
Personal Trainer
Justin Gelband, a celebrity trainer. He has trained many celebs like Kate Upton, Victoria’s Secret Models, etc.
Selita Ebanks Favorite Things
- Favorite Color – Pink
- Favorite Saturday Staple – ESPN
- Favorite Holiday Destination – Grand Cayman Island
- Favorite Fashion Splurge – Balenciaga Gladiator Boots/ Sandals
- Favorite Red Carpet Designers – Lanvin and Victoria Beckham
Selita Ebanks Trivia
- Selita Ebanks’s interest in extracurricular activities was formed after her mother encouraged her.
- She moved to Staten Island, United States to pursue a career in modeling.
- Selita was scouted by an agent from Elite Model Management, in 2000.
- She debuted in the Fall show for Tuleh in 2001.
- Her first assignment with Victoria’s Secret was Ipex Bra Line.
- She shares her debut with Izabel Goulart.
- Tyra Banks, in 2005, praised Selita for representing Black women in Victoria’s Secret.
- She wore the “Very Sexy” Holiday Fantasy Bra Set which was tagged at a price of $ 4,500,000.
- She was the 12th highest-paid supermodel by Forbes in 2008.
- She was a part of “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2010 and finished 9th.