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Chrissy Teigen Biography

Birth Name:Christine Diane Teigen

Birth Place:Delta, Utah, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2003, she graduated from Huntington Beach High School in California
  • Originally wanted to be a chef until she discovered a passion and talent for modeling
  • While working in a surf shop in California, she was discovered, launching her career
  • Appeared on the cover of Ocean Drive Magazine and has done other work with Vogue, Esquire, Glamour and Cosmopolitan
  • Has worked as the face of several major brands such as Ed Hardy and Beach Bunny Swimwear
  • Appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue in 2010
  • Despite being a swimsuit model, she can't swim