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'''Joan Smalls Rodriguez'''<ref group=note>{{Spanish name|'''Smalls'''|'''Rodriguez'''}}</ref><ref>[http://batchplease.com/2010/10/remember-this-face-joan-smalls-is-owning-fashion-week-spring-2011/ ''Remember this face. Joan Smalls is owning Fashion Week, Spring 2011''] from ''batchplease.com'' 6 October 2010</ref> (born July 11, 1988) is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] fashion [[Model (person)|model]].<ref>{{cite web|last= Grinberg|first= Emanuella |coauthors = | title = Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | work = | pages = | publisher = CNN | date = 2012-02-17 | url =http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week/index.html?iref=obnetwork | accessdate = 2012-03-15 }}</ref> |
'''Joan Smalls Rodriguez'''<ref group=note>{{Spanish name|'''Smalls'''|'''Rodriguez'''}}</ref><ref>[http://batchplease.com/2010/10/remember-this-face-joan-smalls-is-owning-fashion-week-spring-2011/ ''Remember this face. Joan Smalls is owning Fashion Week, Spring 2011''] from ''batchplease.com'' 6 October 2010</ref> (born July 11, 1988) is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] fashion [[Model (person)|model]].<ref>{{cite web|last= Grinberg|first= Emanuella |coauthors = | title = Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time | work = | pages = | publisher = CNN | date = 2012-02-17 | url =http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/16/living/joan-smalls-fashion-week/index.html?iref=obnetwork | accessdate = 2012-03-15 }}</ref> She is currently ranked the #1 model in the world according to models.com since September 2012.<ref name="models.com">[http://models.com/rankings/ui/Top50/7108#7108]</ref> She also ranks at number #8 on [[Forbes]]: The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web| title=The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013 - Joan Smalls Rodriguez-No.8|url=http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eimi45mdj/no-8-joan-smalls| publisher= Forbes | date= 2013-08-20 | accessdate= 2013-08-20}}</ref> In 2011, she became the first [[Latina]] face of [[Estee Lauder Companies|Estée Lauder]] Cosmetics history. In January 2014, Smalls graced the cover of American ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'', the issue was touted as "The Return of the [[Supermodel]]".<ref name="Models.com">{{cite web| title=Cover Star - American Elle Cover-Supermodel - Joan Smalls Rodriguez-Puerto Rican, Latina Supermodel|url=http://models.com/feed/?p=47682= model.com | date= 2013-12-04 | accessdate= 2013-12-06}}</ref> |
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<ref name="Elle">{{cite web| title=Elle Magazine-THE RETURN OF THE SUPERMODEL: IT'S JOAN SMALLS RODRIGUEZ-Puerto Rican, Latina Supermodel|url=http://www.elle.com/_mobile/pop-culture/cover-shoots/joan-smalls-quotes-fashion-photos#slide-1= ELLE | date= 2013-12-04 | accessdate= 2013-12-06}}</ref> |
<ref name="Elle">{{cite web| title=Elle Magazine-THE RETURN OF THE SUPERMODEL: IT'S JOAN SMALLS RODRIGUEZ-Puerto Rican, Latina Supermodel|url=http://www.elle.com/_mobile/pop-culture/cover-shoots/joan-smalls-quotes-fashion-photos#slide-1= ELLE | date= 2013-12-04 | accessdate= 2013-12-06}}</ref> |
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Joan Smalls Rodriguez | |
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| Born | Joan Smalls Rodriguez July 11, 1988 |
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| Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | IMG Models |
Joan Smalls Rodriguez[note 1][2] (born July 11, 1988) is a Puerto Rican fashion model.[3] She is currently ranked the #1 model in the world according to models.com since September 2012.[4] She also ranks at number #8 on Forbes: The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013.[5] In 2011, she became the first Latina face of Estée Lauder Cosmetics history. In January 2014, Smalls graced the cover of American Elle, the issue was touted as "The Return of the Supermodel".[6] [7]
Joan Smalls Rodriguez was born and raised in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. She is the daughter of Eric Smalls, an accountant, and Betzaida Rodriguez, a social worker.[7]
Family and Early Life
Joan Smalls Rodriguez was born and raised in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. She comes from a multi-ethnic/racial family. Her mother is Puerto Rican of Spanish, Taino Indian and South Asian (Indian) heritage; her father has African and Irish ancestry, from St. Thomas.[8]
Education
Joan graduated Magna Cum Laude from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, then made the move to New York City to become a model.
Identity
On an interview with Fashionista.com Joan clarified how she identifies as.
“There’s been some debate in the media about what race you identify yourself as. Can you clear the air?
People always try to claim you, and I think that’s amazing —
Claim me all you want. I DON'T like specifically being in ONE category because I come from a family that’s diverse and multi-racial. My mother is Puerto Rican, she’s light skinned, but if you know what a Puerto Rican is, it has African, it has Taíno Indian and it has Spaniard, so I’m all of that. My father is West Indian from Saint Thomas. I’m just an island girl. I’m West Indian, I’m Puerto Rican, I’m African, I’m Taíno, I have some Irish in me, I have some Indian, so I’m just a proud mutt.”
On the cover shoot for W Magazine, Joan, who grew up in the countryside of Puerto Rico, gets the “What is she?” question a lot, the Latina stunner explains:[10]
“I’m a little bit of everything,” she says. “Sometimes people think I’m not Puerto Rican, because my name doesn’t sound Spanish.”
But as if there were any doubt, the Boricua proved her birthright on the shoot. “They put on Hector Lavoe, the famous Puerto Rican salsa singer, and I started dancing in my six-inch stilettos,”
“I was fortunate enough to grow up with a global outlook on life,”
Career
2007–2010: Career beginnings
After graduating from University, in Puerto Rico, she then made the move to New York City to become a model. She was immediately signed by Elite Model Management in 2007.
In 2009 she left Elite Model Management and signed with IMG Models worldwide, where she changed her focus to runway work. This led to her breakthrough after being signed as a Givenchy exclusive for Riccardo Tisci's Spring/Summer Haute Couture show in January 2010.
2010–present: Success
Since then, she's cemented her major-league status walking the entire fashion alphabet from Alberta Ferretti to Viktor & Rolf.
She has been chosen by brands including, amongst others, Gucci, Gucci Eyewear, Chanel, Fendi, Fendi Eyewear, Calvin Klein Jeans, Givenchy, Givenchy Eyewear, Roberto Cavalli, Lacoste, Gap, Ports 1961, Ralph Lauren, Neiman Marcus, Ogilvy, Next, H&M, Giambattista Valli, David Yurman, Estee Lauder(Multi-Million Dollar Contract), Mercedes-Benz, Barneys New York, Ports 1961, Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone, Prabal Gurung, Hugo Boss, Hugo Boss Eyewear, Tiffany & Co., Stella McCartney, Versace, and Versace Eyewear, to front their advertising campaigns: a true sign of her bankable, Supermodel status.
She has appeared in editorials for several international editions of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, i-D, GQ, Dazed & Confused, Elle, American and Spanish V Magazine, Glamour, and W Magazine. Her international Covers include; Vogue Italia, Vogue Australia, Vogue Japan, Vogue Turkey, Vogue Brazil, Vogue Korea, Vogue Russia, Vogue Spain, and Vogue Germany, also covers for Elle US, Elle UK, Elle France, Elle Belgium, Elle South Africa, Elle Turkey, Elle Italia, GQ South Africa, GQ Mexico, GQ Style UK, W Magazine, (who dubbed, Joan & Karlie as "Super Modern Supermodels"), W Magazine Korea, i-D, Last Magazine, 032c, Harper's Bazaar UK, Harper's Bazaar Brazil, Harper's Bazaar Singapore, Harper's Bazaar Bulgaria, Harper's Bazaar Thailand, Pop, Glam Belleza Latina, Dazed & Confused, Sunday Times Style, Grazia, Stylist, Style.com/Print and V Magazine. She appeared in Vanity Fair and was officially named "The New Supers", with friend and fellow model Karlie Kloss. She also appeared in the 2012 Pirelli Calendar.
Joan has worked with the most noted, acclaimed and iconic fashion photographers in the world such as Steven Meisel, Mert and Marcus, Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, Mario Testino, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchelier, Nick Knight, Karl Lagerfeld, Annie Leibovitz, Craig McDean, Hans Feurer, Terry Richardson, David Sims, Inez & Vinoodh, Norman Jean Roy, Camilla Akrans, Alasdair McLellan, Ellen Von Unwerth, Emma Summerton, Josh Olins, Mikael Jansson, Daniel Jackson, Tom Munro, Willy Vanderperre, Michael Thompson, Luigi Murenu and Daniele + Iango, Sean & Seng, Sabastian Faena, Sølve Sundsbø and Cuneyt Akeroglu.
Cosmectic Contract
In 2011 Estee Lauder signed her to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors. Joan became the first Latina face of the company.[11]
Television and media
Joan served as co-host (along with model Karlie Kloss) of the MTV's fashion series, House of Style.
She was featured alongside singer Bruno Mars in the June 2011 edition of Vogue.[12]
Music videos
In 2006 she appeared in Ricky Martin's “It's Alright” music video.[13] In November 2013, she co-starred with actor Michael K. Williams in the music video and short film for the American rapper ASAP Rocky's track "Phoenix", written by Asia Argento and Francesco Carrozzini while directed by the latter. In 2013, she appeared in Beyoncé's "Yoncé" video[14]
Supermodel
Joan is ranked 1st on the Top 50 Models Women list by Models.com since 2012.[4]
In January 2014, Joan graced the cover of American Elle, the issue was dubbed "The Return of the Supermodel: It's Joan Smalls". According to American Elle Magazine:
Joan Smalls graces the cover of ELLE's January issue. It's a major fashion "moment," as they say in the biz. In an age where celebrities dominate the covers of glossy mags, putting a model on the cover makes a statement. Smalls is ranked as the world's number one model by Models.com, but we'd say this cements her supermodel status.
Victoria's Secret
In 2010, Joan started modeling for Victoria's Secret and has appeared in their 2011, 2012 and 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Philanthropy
Charitable activities
In addition to her passion for fashion, Joan is involved with a non-profit organization called Project Sunshine, where she helps children with medical needs.[15]
Personal life
Wealth
According to Forbes Joan currently ranks number #8 on The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013.
No. 8: Joan Smalls
$3.5 million.
Smalls is a newcomer to FORBES’ list this year, but the Puerto Rican model found stardom in the industry long before that. She already topped Models.com’s rankings back in September, and she is also the first Latina ambassador for Estee Lauder.
Note
References
- ^ a b c d e f "FMD Profile of Joan Smalls". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ Remember this face. Joan Smalls is owning Fashion Week, Spring 2011 from batchplease.com 6 October 2010
- ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (2012-02-17). "Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls breaks down color barriers, one runway at a time". CNN. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
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- ^ a b "The World's Highest-Paid Models, 2013 - Joan Smalls Rodriguez-No.8". Forbes. 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- ^ model.com "Cover Star - American Elle Cover-Supermodel - Joan Smalls Rodriguez-Puerto Rican, Latina Supermodel". 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ a b c ELLE "Elle Magazine-THE RETURN OF THE SUPERMODEL: IT'S JOAN SMALLS RODRIGUEZ-Puerto Rican, Latina Supermodel". 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
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- ^ "Latina Supermodel Joan Smalls Rodriguez clears the air and identifies as Multi-Racial and not Black". Fashionista.com. 2014-02-0
5. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); line feed character in|date=at position 10 (help) - ^ "Latina, Multi-Racial Supermodel- Joan Smalls Rodriguez-". W Magazine. 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
- ^ "CNN - Puerto Rican Model Joan Smalls Rodriguez first Latina face of Estee Lauder Cosmetics". CNN. 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
- ^ "Bruno Mars and Joan Smalls in Puerto Rico". Vogue. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Ricky Martin and Joan Smalls Rodriguez in It's Alright Music Video". Mr. Blasberg. 2011-12-23. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- ^ Busis, Hillary (24 December 2013). "Beyonce gets down with grills and girls in new 'Yonce' video -- WATCH". http://music-mix.ew.com/. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work= - ^ "Multi-Racial Supermodel - Joan Smalls Rodriguez-". Latina Supermodel-Joan Smalls Rodriguez - Goes Big. 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
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