Real Name : Johanna Selhorst Maran
Birth : 8 May 1978, Menlo Park, California, USA
Height : 5' 7"
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Born and raised in northern California, Josie Maran aspired to become a model at a young age. Her father is Russian and Polish; her mother is Dutch, French, and German. 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' (qv) 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)_ (qv).
Biography written by: The Creator
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- Backstreet Boys: Backstreet's Back (1997) (V) [Girl]
- Little Black Book (2004) [Lulu Fritz] <9>
- Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) (VG) [Mia] <2>
- Swatters (2002) [Susan] <3>
- The Aviator (2004) [Cigarette Girl] <28>
- The Confession (2005) [Woman] <2>
- The Gravedancers (2006) [Kira Hayden] <2>
- The Mallory Effect (2002) [Mallory] <2>
- Van Helsing (2004) [Marishka] <11>
- Van Helsing (2004) (VG) (voice) (archive footage) [Marishka] <8>
- Van Helsing: Behind the Screams (2004) (V) [Herself]
- Van Helsing: The Man and the Monsters (2004) (TV) [Herself]
- "America's Next Top Model" (2003) {Dance with Me (#13.6)} [Herself - Guest Judge & Supermodel] <5>
- "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) {Final Results (#5.21)} [Herself]
- "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) {Round 1 Results (#5.3)} [Herself]
- "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) {Round 1: Part 1 (#5.1)} [Herself]
- "Dancing with the Stars" (2005/I) {Round 1: Part 2 (#5.2)} [Herself]
- "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) {(2007-09-27)} [Herself]
- "Howard Stern" (1994) {(2000-12-12)} [Herself]
- "Howard Stern" (1994) {(2000-12-13)} [Herself]
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) {(2004-08-12)} [Herself] <2>
- "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) {(2005-10-24)} [Herself]
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- "Glamour" (USA), January 2005, pg. 114-117, by: Sandell, Laurie, ""Josie, American beauty""
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- "Maxim" (USA), May 2004, Vol. 8, Iss. 5, pg. 94-95, by: Robert Abele, "Creatures of the Night: Josie Maran"
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- "Playboy" (USA), March 2009, Vol. 56, Iss. 3, pg. 123, by: PNP/Wenn, "Grapevine: Ebony and Ivory..."
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), September 2004, Iss. 132, pg. 82, by: staff, "Top 100 Sexiest Stars #36: Josie Maran"
- "Maxim" (USA), May 2004, Vol. 8, Iss. 5, pg. 94-96, 100-101, by: Andrew Eccles, "Creatures of the Night: Josie Maran"
- "Celebrity Skin" (USA), January 2004, Vol. 28, Iss. 125, pg. 20, "Now showing"
- "Playboy" (USA), March 2003, Vol. 50, Iss. 3, pg. 160, by: Henry McGee, "Grapevine: Pop Goes Josie"
- "Sports Illustrated" (USA), Winter 2002, Vol. -, Iss. -, pg. 52-53+56, by: Pamela Hanson, "Guatemala"
- "Celebrity Sleuth" (USA), 2002, Vol. 15, Iss. 3, pg. 80-83, by: staff, "The 25 Sexiest Women of 2002 - # 3"
- "Maxim" (USA), May 2001, Iss. Special, pg. 12-13, by: Antoine Verglas, "Maxim Hot 100 2001: #43"
- "Sports Illustrated" (USA), 23 February 2001, Vol. -, Iss. -, pg. 152-153+160+167, by: -, "Goddeses of the Mediterranean"
- "Maxim" (USA), November 2000, Iss. 35, pg. 158, by: Antoine Verglas, "Models Without Borders"
- "Sports Illustrated" (USA), 25 February 2000, Vol. -, Iss. -, pg. 158-159+162-163, by: Walter Chin, "Maui Wowee"
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- "Glamour" (USA), January 2005
- "Maxim" (USA), May 2004, Vol. 8, Iss. 5
- "Shape" (USA), November 2002, Vol. 22, Iss. 3
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- Appeared in the 'Backstreet Boys' (qv) video "Everybody".
- Magazine Ad for Maybelline Wet Shine Lipcolor (2002)
- Print ads for Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Cream Eyecolor (1999-2000)
- Print ads for Maybelline Diamonds Liquid Wet Shine Lipstick, Lip Gloss & Lipliner (2003)
- Print ads for Maybelline's Express line of makeup finishes and highlighters. (2000)
- Print ads for Maybelline Wonder Finish Clean Powder-Finish Foundation. (2003-04)
- Print ads for Maybelline's Volum' express Turbo Boost Mascara (2004)
- Print ads for Maybelline's Wet Shine Diamonds Nail Color (2004).
- Print ads for Maybelline's Wet Shine Fusion color + built-in gloss lipstick (2005).
- TV commercial with 'Ryan Seacrest' (qv) for Crest Extra White toothpaste plus Scope White mouthwash (2007)
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- (October 2005) As of late 2005, Josie decided to take a break from Hollywood and has moved to Oahu's North Shore. She is now teaching children.
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- I'm usually a mellow, go-with-the-flow person, except when someone tells me I should do something. Then I get stubborn. If they don't back off, I get this horrible rage and want to kill them. When I was four and my mom would send me to my room, I'd get so mad I'd go outside and bang my head on the sidewalk.
- When I was younger, I wanted to be a sex therapist - a hipper Dr. Ruth. I've never had a boring conversation about sex. When you talk about sex, people come alive. My friends told me, `You know, guys are going to come to talk about their wives, but then they're going to want to sleep with you.' I figured I'd just wear a bag over my head.
- I'm really shallow when I come to guys. I only date really good looking, well-endowed guys, with great bodies. My friends are always going on at me. I'm like "I can't help it! I'm just a woman with high standards!"
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- Became a Guess Jeans model in 1998. Some of her other modeling credits include Maybeline, American Eagle, and the 2001 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- Measurements: 34-23-34
- Ranked #101 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002)
- Had a long-term relationship with magician 'David Blaine (I)' (qv).
- Member of fledgling rock band called "Darling", along with 'Nicole Richie' (qv).
- Named #36 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)
- Was featured as #67 in Maxim Magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement. (2002)
- Named #100 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).
- Daughter, Rumi Joon Alborzi b. 20 June 2006 in Los Angeles, California, with boyfriend Ali Alborzi.
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