| Mercedes Scelba-Shorte | |
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| Born | Mercedes Yvette Scelba-Shorte (1981-08-24) August 24, 1981 (age 43) New Jersey, U.S. |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Mercedes Yvette Scelba-Shorte, also known as Mercedes Yvette (born August 24, 1981, in New Jersey), is an American fashion model and actress. She was a contestant on Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model. During the show, Scelba-Shorte revealed that she has lupus, an autoimmune disease.
Before Top Model
Scelba-Shorte was studying at California State University, Northridge before auditioning for America's Next Top Model. She was eventually chosen as one of the 12 finalists on Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model, which aired in 2004. In 2000, she also appeared in the MTV reality show Fear.
Modeling and acting career
On Cycle 2 of America's Next Top Model, Scelba-Shorte received two 'first call outs' and won one challenge, eventually runner-up. While on the show, one of her concerns was about telling her competitors that she had lupus.
After appearing on America's Next Top Model, Scelba-Shorte became a spokesperson for the Lupus Foundation of America. She signed with Nous Model Management and has also landed small roles in a number of TV shows including One on One, All of Us, and The Bold and the Beautiful. She also changed her name to Mercedes Yvette.
She has appeared on the cover of Wedding Dresses magazine in 2005, Lupus Now magazine (Fall 2004 and Fall 2007), and Arthritis Today. She has also graced the pages of Teen Vogue. Her commercial credits include Chili's, MedermaTarget, Hewlett-Packard, Sears, AT&T, Payless Shoes, Bell South, and Chevy. Other modeling credits include Anchor Blue, Kohl's, Old Navy, Wal-Mart, Halston, Mervyn's, Target, and Macy's. Her runway credits include: DSquared2 Milan Fashion Show Spring 2004, Rock & Republic, Studios John Sakalis Fall 2004 and Ellegirl presents Dare To Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Models 2005. Scelba-Shorte was also in a commercial for Chili's restaurant in 2007 and was featured in the Kay's catalog for Holiday 2007. She can be found modeling Mandy Moore's Mblem line and landed her first beauty campaign for Leeza Gibbons' Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup. Scelba-Shorte was featured in the VisitCalifornia.com "Misconceptions" 2010 commercial alongside Jason Mraz, Kim Kardashian, Betty White, and the Jonas Brothers.
Scelba-Shorte left Nous Model Management in Los Angeles in 2008. She then signed to Elite Model Management, L.A, and now is signed to Industry Model Group under the name of Mercedes Yvette.
References
- ^ "Modelling Portfolio". NOUS models Website. Archived from the original (flash) on December 11, 2006. Retrieved December 27, 2006.
- ^ "Mercedes Begins New Role As Lupus Foundation of America National Spokesperson". 2004-05-20. Archived from the original on 2004-05-29. Retrieved 2006-12-15.
- Susman, Carolyn (2004-03-01). "Living life not ruled by lupus". The Palm Beach Post. pp. , . Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- "Profile and interview with Scelba-Shorte". GirlPosse.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2007. Retrieved December 15, 2006.
- Ogunnaike, Lola (2004-09-26). "My, What Pretty Claws". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- Kowalski, Emma (2011). America's next top model. Philadelphia: Mason Crest Publishers. p. 27. ISBN 978-1-4222-1671-2.
- Oldenburg, Ann (19 May 2004). "In their reality, No. 2 will do just fine". USA TODAY; McLean, Va. . pp. D.03 – via ProQuest.
- "Mercedes Yvette Scelba Profile". fashionmodeldirectory.com. The Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
- Kalio, Christine (2021-11-24). "America's Next Top Model Contestants You Don't Hear Much From Now". Nicki Swift. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- Seventeen. Vol. 66. Hearst Magazines. 2007.
- "Mercedes Scelba-Shorte: Our Favorite Top Model". Factio-Magazine. Archived from the original (interview) on October 19, 2006. Retrieved December 15, 2006.
- "Elite Model Management - Portfolio". www.elitemodel.com. Archived from the original on 2008-07-16.
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Categories:
- African-American female models
- American television actresses
- Female models from California
- Actresses from New Jersey
- Actresses from Greater Los Angeles
- 1981 births
- Living people
- People with lupus
- America's Next Top Model contestants
- California State University, Northridge alumni
- Top Model finalists
- Female models from New Jersey
- 21st-century African-American actresses
- 21st-century American actresses
- 20th-century African-American actresses
- 20th-century American actresses