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Benitez
got her modeling start after winning a model search
in Costa Rica in 1995. With Linda Evangelista
as one of her childhood idols, Benitez decided
to follow her dream – modelling. Modelling
opportunities opened up for Benitez soon after,
first in Mexico, where she started out her career,
and then in the United States and Europe.
In 1996, she appeared on the
cover of Vogue Italy three times; April, August
and September. After signing with Elite Model
Management, she then managed to appear on the
covers of many fashion magazines, including Vogue,
Elle, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Harper's Bazaar,
and Marie Claire. |
The Mexican model
has also done advertising campaign work for Dolce
& Gabbana, Macy's, Episode, I-N-C, J.Crew,
Oscar de la Renta, Rena Lange, Nine West, Valentino,
and Jones New York. Benitez also has modelled
for Victoria's Secret.
Benitez appeared in the 1999
Pirelli Calendar that featured "Women Through
the Decades". She was photographed as a representative
of the "groovy '70s". Benitez was also
selected to be on the cover of the 2001 Sports
Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Benitez plans to enter the film industry and
as such has taken acting lessons. She hopes to
work in both Spanish and English language films.
Elsa Benitez is currently married to former NBA
player Rony Seikaly. |
