Josie Selhorst Maran
Birth name	Josie Selhorst Maran
Date of birth	May 8, 1978 (1978-05-08) (age 29)
Place of birth	Menlo Park, San Francisco
Height	5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Green
Measurements	(US) 34-23-34 ; (EU) 86.5-58.5-86.5
Dress size	(US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe size	(US) 8 ; (EU) 39

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Biography

Early life

Maran was born in Menlo Park, California. She attended Castilleja School, an all-girls' school in northern California. Her first cover was Glamour in 1998. She has a scar due to an appendectomy performed when she was 12, but the scar is edited out from most photos. Menlo Park is a city in San Mateo County, California in the United States of America. ... Castilleja School is a private college preparatory school for girls located in Palo Alto, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... An appendicectomy (or appendectomy) is the surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. ...

Career

Maran's modeling career began at the age of 12; when an agent spotted her at a local barbecue restaurant, she began modeling part time. Maran graduated from the Castilleja School, then began to pursue modeling more seriously. As those in the fashion industry consider her height of 5'7" to be too short for runway modeling, Maran works mainly in editorial modeling and advertising/image modeling. Part time refers to the amount of time and effort spent by someone in employment (or another activity, such as volunteering) compared to a normal full-time job. ... “Advert” redirects here. ...

Signed at age 17 with the Elite modeling agency of Los Angeles, Maran appeared on her first cover with Glamour magazine in 1998, and she was the featured Guess? Girl in their summer 1998 and fall 1998 campaigns. After building a resumé of over 25 commercials and advertisements, including a music video for the popular boy-band the Backstreet Boys, In which she was bitten on the neck by Dracula, played by Howie. Maran moved cross-country to join with Elite in New York City. In 1999, she landed a multi-year deal with Maybelline. Maran appeared in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for three consecutive years; from 2000 to 2002. Elite is a French modeling agency founded in Paris in 1972 by Gerald Marie, John Casablancas and Alain Kittler. ... Glamour is a womens magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. ... This article is about the clothing line. ... Backstreet Boys at the 2002 , Grammy Awards The Backstreet Boys are a Grammy-nominated male vocal pop group that enjoyed enormous success in the mid-late 1990s and 2000s. ... This article is about the novel. ... Elite is a French modeling agency founded in Paris in 1972 by Gerald Marie, John Casablancas and Alain Kittler. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For the Chuck Berry song, see Maybellene. ... Veronica Varekova, Elle Macpherson, Rebecca Romijn, Rachel Hunter, Daniela Pestova, Elsa Benitez, Carolyn Murphy and Yamila Diaz, 2006; Heidi Klum and Maria Sharapova are in the insets. ...

Josie's interest in the arts extends beyond film. When not in acting class, Josie is training herself in "dance classes... violin classes, speech classes, everything. I'm just trying to train myself in the arts, you know? Nobody else is gonna do it so I'm going to. I'm gonna take on the world." Her interest in music led her to play casually in two bands: Darling, with actress Nicole Richie, and Hollywood 2000, where she sang and played violin. Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... Nicole Camille Richie (born September 21, 1981) is an American socialite, actress, author, and singer. ...

In 2001, Maran appeared in an independent film, as title character Mallory in The Mallory Effect. In 2002, Maran appeared as Susan in Swatters. In 2004, she appeared in three films - as a French model in Little Black Book, as one of Dracula's brides in Van Helsing, and briefly as a cigarette girl in The Aviator. Maran appeared in a short film "The Confession" alongside Wentworth Miller in 2005, and as Kira Hayden in The Gravedancers in 2006. Maran will not play Polly Hudson in The Final Season, scheduled for release in 2007. This role is now played by Rachael Leigh Cook An independent film, or indie film, is usually a low-budget film that is produced by a small movie studio. ... Promotional poster for Little Black Book Little Black Book is a 2004 drama / romantic comedy film, directed by Nick Hurran. ... This article is about the novel. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ... For other uses, see Aviator (disambiguation) The Aviator is an Academy Award-winning 2004 biographical drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese, and based largely on the book Hughes by Richard Hack. ... Wentworth Earl Miller III (born June 2, 1972) is an English-born American actor who plays Michael Scofield in the Fox Networks television series Prison Break. ... Grave Dancers is a horror film, selected to play at the 8 Films To Die For film festival. ... The Final Season is a 2006 baseball movie starring Sean Astin and Sam Elliott. ... Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4, 1979) is an American actress. ...

In 2005, she was recruited by EA Games to appear as a main character in the street-racing computer and video game, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, which was released on November 17, 2005. She plays the game's second lead Mia Townsend, who guides the lead character through the game. Electronic Arts (EA) (NASDAQ: ERTS) is an American developer, marketer, publisher, and distributor of computer and video games. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In June 2007, Josie Maran launched her own cosmetics product line, named Josie Maran Cosmetics.

On August 29, 2007 ABC announced Josie will compete on Dancing with the Stars. Josie and dance partner Alec Mazo took part in a chat session held at JosieAndAlec.com. They were the first couple eliminated from the show on September 26, 2007. Countries with their own version Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. ... Alec Mazo is a professional ballroom dancer based in San Francisco. ...

Later that same night, Josie Maran appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and in reference to getting voted off first, said, "I should have cut my legs off."

Personal life

Maran was quoted as saying on Jimmy Kimmel Live, August 12, 2004: "I don't believe in marriage. I just don't think it's necessary in this day and age. I just think if you need to get married, then you're already distrusting the person. Why do you have to sign something to show your love? You just love, everyday." Maran talked about quitting modeling and acting to live in Hawaii and teach children, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, 24 October 2005. She reported to have also started yoga, eating organic foods, and trying to quit smoking. James Christian Jimmy Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American comedian, writer, talk show host, game show host, and producer. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Yoga (disambiguation). ...

Maran and Ali Alborzi welcomed daughter Rumi Joon on June 20, 2006 in Los Angeles, according to the Celebrity Baby Blog.^[1] Ali Alborzi is an American photographer and director. ... is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ...

Work

Editorial

• Cosmopolitan
• Cosmo Girl
• ELLE
• Esquire
• Estylo
• FHM
• Glamour (6 time cover girl)
• GQ
• Lucky
• Mademoiselle
• Marie Claire
• Maxim
• Rev
• Shape
• Surface
• Vogue

• Josie Maran ranked:
  • 1. 17 in AskMen's "Top 99 Women" in 2006.
    2. 67 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement.
    3. 101 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World."
    4. 36 in FHM-US's "100 Sexiest Women in 2005."
    5. 4 in Ask Men's "99 Most Desirable Women" in 2005.

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Print

• Allen Allen
• American Eagle Outfitters
• Ann Taylor
• Andrew Marc
• Bebe
• Guess? (featured Guess? Girl in Summer 1998 and Fall 1998 campaigns)
• Intimissimi
• Maybelline ("face" of Maybelline cosmetics)
• Levi's
• Sisley
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2000, 2001, 2002
• Victoria's Secret

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Filmography

• The Confession (2005): Wife
• Need For Speed: Most Wanted (VG) (2005): Mia Townsend
• The Gravedancers (2005): Kira Hastings
• The Aviator (2004): Thelma
• Little Black Book (2004): Lulu Fritz
• Van Helsing (2004): Marishka
• Swatters (2002): Susan
• The Mallory Effect (2002): Mallory

The Confession is a band consisting of Taylor Holland Armstrong (vocals), Kevin Fyfe (Guitar), Matt Pauling (Guitar), Jacob Ortiz (Bass), and Jeff Veta (Drums) with influences from Southern Rock, Heavy Metal, and Metalcore. ... Grave Dancers is a horror film, selected to play at the 8 Films To Die For film festival. ... For other uses, see Aviator (disambiguation) The Aviator is an Academy Award-winning 2004 biographical drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese, and based largely on the book Hughes by Richard Hack. ... Promotional poster for Little Black Book Little Black Book is a 2004 drama / romantic comedy film, directed by Nick Hurran. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long. ...

Television Appearances

• Dancing with the Stars (2007) (Voted off after 1 episode)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live (2007) (2005) (2004) (2003)
• Van Helsing: Behind the Screams (2004)
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2004)
• The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn (2004) (2002)
• Howard Stern (2000)
• music video of Everybody (Backstreet's Back) by Backstreet Boys (1997)
• music video of Morning Light by Truman (2004)

Countries with their own version Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. ... Jimmy Kimmel Live is a late-night talk show in the United States created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, broadcast from the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. ... Late Night with Conan OBrien is an American late night talk show that is syndicated worldwide. ... This article is a biography of Howard Stern as an individual; for information regarding his radio show see The Howard Stern Show. ... Backstreet Boys at the 2002 , Grammy Awards The Backstreet Boys are a Grammy-nominated male vocal pop group that enjoyed enormous success in the mid-late 1990s and 2000s. ...

References

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External links

• Josie Maran at MySpace
• Josie Maran's blog
• Josie Maran Cosmetics
• JosieMaran.com
• Josie Maran at the Internet Movie Database
• Josie Maran in the Fashion Model Directory
• Josie Maran and Alec Mazo - Dancing With The Stars 2007
• Group site for Dancing with the Stars Contestants Josie Maran & Alec Mazo