Emily Cattermole may be first indigenous supermodel

Posted by mija on Nov 28, 2009 in News | 0 comments

PERTH model Emily Cattermole is on the way to becoming Australia’s first indigenous supermodel after signing with elite American modelling agency Ford.
The 18-year-old will leave her Melbourne base to spend two months in LA from January to work with the agency that represents supermodels Christie Brinkley, Rachel Hunter and Chanel Iman.
A model since the age of 14, Cattermole is the granddaughter of former WA politician Ernie Bridge, who was the first Aboriginal political minister in Australia.
She was the face of the Perth Fashion Festival and will soon appear in a campaign for indigenous swimwear brand Kooey.
She said her heritage was important to her and while she didn’t see herself as a role model, she hoped other young Aboriginal people were inspired by her success.
“It’s a big part of my family and it’s a big part of my life,” Cattermole said.
“It’s a privilege to be indigenous and to be doing something good as well. I feel really proud.”
Her manager, Tanya Muia of Perth’s Chadwick Models, said Cattermole, who was already known for her talent on the catwalks of New York, Paris, Milan and Hong Kong, would focus on magazine and print work.
“The American west and east coasts are vital markets for an international launch and if she can succeed in LA, that would be fantastic,” she said.
source: news.com.au