Eva Marcille Pigford (born October 30, 1984 in Los Angeles, California) is an American fashion model and actress. She was the winner of the third cycle of America's Next Top Model, and was the first African American contestant to win the program. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_California. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... “Kg” redirects here. ... The pound or pound-mass (abbreviations: lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass (sometimes called weight in everyday parlance) in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... “Kg” redirects here. ... The Ford Modeling Agency or as it is known today, Ford Models, was established in 1946 by Eileen and Jerry Ford. ... is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... For other uses, see Fashion (disambiguation). ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Americas Next Top Model, Cycle 3, the Construction Season, debuted on September 22, 2004. ... ANTM redirects here. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ...

Early life

Eva attended Marina Del Rey Middle School, in Los Angeles, Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles, California (2002). She attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia; however, she left the school shortly after it was revealed that she was the winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 3. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private institution of higher education in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Atlanta redirects here. ...

Modeling career

She was the winner of the third cycle of America's Next Top Model^[2], and her prizes included a CoverGirl cosmetics contract, a spread in Elle, and a modeling contract with Ford Models. == CoverGirl was founded in 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland, by the Noxzema Chemical Company (later called Noxell) and acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1989. ... ELLE is a worldwide magazine that focuses on womens fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. ... The Ford Modeling Agency or as it is known today, Ford Models, was established in 1946 by Eileen and Jerry Ford. ...

Eva has appeared on the cover of Brides Noir, Women's Health and Fitness (May 2005), King magazine (June 2005), IONA (November 2005), and Essence magazine.^[3] King magazine is a monthly mens magazine geared toward African-American and urban audiences. ... Essence is an American fashion, lifestyle and entertainment magazine. ...

Her other modeling credits include CoverGirl, DKNY, Samsung, Red by Marc Ecko, Jewel magazine, In Touch Weekly magazine (June 2005), King magazine (November 2005), IONA, UNleashed magazine, Star Magazine, Elle, Elle Girl, Applebottoms, and Lerner Catalog. CoverGirl was founded in 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland, by the Noxzema Chemical Company (later called Noxell) and acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1989. ... DKNY (Donna Karan New York) is the label of fashion designer Donna Karan. ... Samsung Group is one of the largest South Korean business groupings. ... Marc Ecko (born Marc Milecofsky[1] on 1972 in Lakewood, New Jersey) is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. ... In Touch Weekly is a female magazine. ... Star Magazine is a magazine owned by American Media Corporation specializing in celebrity gossip and scandals. ... Elle Girl is a magazine directed at teen or tween girls. ... Applebottoms is a clothing line designed by rapper Nelly. ...

Eva's runway shows include the Marc Bouwer Fall 2005, Elle Girl presents Dare To Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Model 2005, Gharani Strok Fall 2005, Deborah Lindquist Spring 2006, Naqada Spring 2006, and 8th Annual 'Models of Perfection' Show 2006. ^{[4] [5]} Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On November 15, 2006, Eva left her managers Benny Medina and Tyra Banks. After leaving Banks and Medina for new management, she officially dropped "Pigford" from her name and is now going by Eva Marcille (a modification of her middle name), according to her official website^[6] and MySpace. is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Benny Medina is a talent agent for Handprint Entertainment. ... Tyra Lynne Banks (born December 4, 1973) is an American supermodel, television personality and talk show host [1][2][3] She first emerged to prominence on the catwalks of Paris, Milan, London, Tokyo, and the U.S., but her work in the commercial world was her breakthrough. ... MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. ...

Acting career

Eva has guest-starred on several series on the now-defunt television network UPN and The CW Network, which was formed from the merger of UPN and The WB Network. Her guest-star credits include two episodes of Kevin Hill, one episode of Smallville, one episode of Everybody Hates Chris, and one episode of The Game as herself. UPN (which originally stood for the United Paramount Network) was a television network in over 200 markets in the United States. ... The CW Television Network, or more casually The CW, is a new television network in the United States set to launch for the 2006-07 television season. ... The WB Television Network is a television network in the United States, founded as a joint venture between the Warner Bros. ... The cast of Kevin Hill Kevin Hill was the title of an American law drama television series that aired on UPN during the 2004-2005 TV season. ... Smallville is an American television series created by writer/producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, and was initially broadcast by The WB. After its fifth season, the WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which is the current broadcaster for the show in the United States. ... Everybody Hates Chris is an African-American sitcom broadcast on the CW Network, featuring fictional characters and situations broadly based on real people and situations. ... The Game redirects here. ...

In addition, Eva hosted BET J's reality show, My Model Looks Better Than Your Model, as well as Rip the Runway on BET. Furthermore, she has appeared in several music videos, including "Baby" by Angie Stone (featuring Betty Wright), 50 Cent's single, "I Get Money," and Jamie Foxx's music video, "DJ Play a Love Song."^[7] BET J (previously known as BET on Jazz and later BET Jazz) is a spin-off cable television channel of BET (Black Entertainment Television), that presents enclusively jazz music-related programming, especially that of black jazz musicians. ... Bet may refer to: Look up bet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Art of Love & War is the fourth studio album by American R&B/soul singer Angie Stone, released on October 16, 2007 (see 2007 in music) on Stax Records. ... Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown on January 30, 1961) is an American R&B, soul, and neo soul singer, songwriter, keyboardist, record producer, and occasional actress. ... Betty Wright on the cover of her album 4u2njoy Betty Wright (born December 21, 1953, in Miami, Florida) is a soul and R&B singer, who influenced a generation of female singer-songwriters and also influenced the world of hip hop, who sampled some of her more famous material. ... 50 cents may refer to 50 subunits of currencies where the subunit is called a cent. ... I Get Money was the third single from 50 Cents third album, Curtis. ... Jamie Foxx (born December 13, 1967) is an American actor, singer, and stand-up comic. ... DJ Play a Love Song was the second single off Jamie Foxxs second album, Unpredictable. ...

In film, her credits include The Walk, Crossover, and, most recently, I Think I Love My Wife. The Walk is the title of more than one song: The Walk (Eurythmics song), a 1982 song by Eurythmics The Walk (The Time song), a 1982 song by The Time The Walk (The Cure song), a 1983 song by The Cure The Walk, a 2007 album by Hanson Category: ... Crossover is a 2006 basketball film. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Also, in 2005 Eva appeared in a first-season episode of the MTV improv show Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'N Out. ^[8] This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... Nick Cannon Presents Wild N Out is a show on MTV starring Nick Cannon. ...

Personal life

Eva remains close to her family in Los Angeles. Also, she is rumored to be dating House of Payne actor Lance Gross. In the past, it was falsely reported that Eva was dating Michael Strahan, a NFL football player for the New York Giants. However, she denied it and added that while they were friends, their relationship was not romantic or deep in any way. Her favorite type of food is Mexican food. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... This article is about the current National Football League team. ...

Trivia

• She was the first winner of America's Next Top Model to be under the minimum required height of 5'7" (She is 5'6½").
• In the song "On and On" by Missy Elliott, Elliott makes reference to Eva in the line "Top model diva, but my name not Eva".
• Eva has posed with longtime friend Frenchie Davis for a promotional flyer for Atlanta's Black Gay Pride festivities in 2006.

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References

External links

• Eva's Myspace
• Cover Story: Eva Pigford - America's Next Big Thing
• Eva Pigford at the Internet Movie Database