C H A R M A I N E

Charmaine was born and raised in Canada.

Her exotic, original looks can be attributed to her family's heritage, which blends her Trinidadian father with her British/West Indian mother.

 

Growing up, Charmaine wanted to try modeling, but it just wasn't a possibility at that time. 

 

“ I was busy with school, dance classes and after school programs. I was a  Jazz and Ballet dancer for a few years. I also participated on the Track & Field team every year”

 

With no original intention to become a model, everything changed for Charmaine after her first modeling shoot. Her sister was modeling first, and helped Charmaine get into it by telling one of the photographers she did a shoot with about her sister.

 

“I do believe that dreams came come true. Modeling wasn't a possiblity when I was young, but it's never too late. I never knew that one day I would be a model. Now that I finally gave modeling a try, I am very happy I did. I really enjoy modeling because I meet lots of great people

and I also get to dress up! I did not get into modeling because I have dreams of being famous. I was just paitent, and my dream came true.

 

After Charmaine did her first modeling shoot,  her modeling career began.

Charmaine modeled corsets for a catalog, and it was no surprise that Charmaine would appear on the cover of  “4 Wheel Ride: The Car Stuff Guide.”
“One of my most memorable modeling experiences is being on the cover of a magazine! I attended Importfest 2004, and I had the opportunity to sign autographs for fans."

The thing is, modeling is most enjoyable when feel like your having fun, not when you feel like you have to do it to get to the top.”

 

Since it was luck that got her to where she is, Charmaine has never allowed herself to develop the diva attitude many models are known for. With the short life span of models, she recognizes that her looks are not enough of an attribute. This is why the mixed beauty broadens her achievements by studying Early Childhood Education. She  also has a Diploma in Health and Wellness.

 

“I feel proud of myself for what I have accomplished so far. It is good to feel proud, but I won't let it go to my head. It is important to not change for anyone, and let anything go to your head. Everyone has done something they are proud about. It is what you do good in life, and helping others that should make a difference. “

“People would more want to see who you are, than what you want other to think of you. Being who I am has opened lots of doors for me.”

Since her corset catalog and Import Car guide modeling stint, Charmaine has been a featured model on various websites, and was a model on the front page of the  shopping section in the Toronto Star. She has also competed in bikini contests and did promotional work Maxim magazine, Coors Light, Corona,Warner Brothers,  UMM magazine and many more. Charmaine has recently appeared in the Toronto Sun as the Sunshine Girl. She has also recently been in two music videos.