Jarah Mariano: Asian Victoria's Secret Model

Quick Bio

• Name: Jarah Mariano
  
• Also known as: Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano
• Profession: Model
• Birthdate: November 23, 1984
• Birthplace: Kauai, Hawaii
• Height: 5' 7.5"
• Weight: 120 lbs
• Astro sign: Sagittarius

Jarah Mariano is probably the most recognized Korean model in the US, thanks to her work with Victorias Secret. Jarah is of Hawaiian, Korean and Chinese descent. She has been on the cover of Complex magazine and in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Her unique look and rich heritage has made her one of today's rising supermodels!

She was discovered at the age of 15 in California by a model scout. She is now with IMG model agency. She is not actually the first Asian American to be a Victorias Secret model.

Jarah has an impressive array of work:

VIctoria's Secret

MAC Cosmetics

Armani Exchange

Sephora

Abercrombie & Fitch

Rock & Republic

Old Navy

RedKen

H&M

PacSun

Jarah was picked by Jay-Z to be featured in his music video "Show Me What You Got".

*Jarah Fun Facts*

-Jarah lives in Tribeca, New York City

-Jarah went to Pace University, the alma mater of Rachel Ray

-She loves hanging out with her dog, Slayer

-She loves fast food

-Loves drinking Jack Daniels with Coke

-Hangs out with fellow models, Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambriosa