Josie Maran
- Actress
Born and raised in northern California, Josie Maran aspired to become a
model at a young age. Her father is of Russian Jewish descent, and her
mother has Dutch, French, and German ancestry. At the age of 12, while
attending a barbecue, a woman asked her to be in a San Francisco
fashion show. A modeling agent at the show saw her and encouraged her
to begin modeling. This was the foundation that led toward her
professional career.
Demand for her has been steady over the years. After an appearance in a
Backstreet Boys music video, the growing
attention focused on her skyrocketed. Some of her earlier works
included American Eagle Outfitters, Allen Allen and Mango. Glamour
Magazine gave Josie her first magazine cover and she later graced
future covers. She has an impressive resume which includes work for
Marie Claire, Guess, and Victoria's Secret. A very popular ongoing gig
for her is the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue which has
featured her for three years in a row. Her most prestigious
professional contract to date is with Maybelline International as their
spokesmodel, where she has appeared in numerous ads and commercials.
Recently, Josie began her transition from modeling to acting by
starring in the lead role of an independent film titled,
The Mallory Effect (2002).
model at a young age. Her father is of Russian Jewish descent, and her
mother has Dutch, French, and German ancestry. At the age of 12, while
attending a barbecue, a woman asked her to be in a San Francisco
fashion show. A modeling agent at the show saw her and encouraged her
to begin modeling. This was the foundation that led toward her
professional career.
Demand for her has been steady over the years. After an appearance in a
Backstreet Boys music video, the growing
attention focused on her skyrocketed. Some of her earlier works
included American Eagle Outfitters, Allen Allen and Mango. Glamour
Magazine gave Josie her first magazine cover and she later graced
future covers. She has an impressive resume which includes work for
Marie Claire, Guess, and Victoria's Secret. A very popular ongoing gig
for her is the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue which has
featured her for three years in a row. Her most prestigious
professional contract to date is with Maybelline International as their
spokesmodel, where she has appeared in numerous ads and commercials.
Recently, Josie began her transition from modeling to acting by
starring in the lead role of an independent film titled,
The Mallory Effect (2002).