Cristina Ferrare Biography

Fast Facts

• Briefly studied at UCLA, but left to pursue modeling full-time
• Married John DeLorean in the early '70s, a former General Motors executive and creator of the DeLorean
• Got her start as a model at 14-years-old, eventually signing with Eileen Ford in New York City
• Authored several lifestyle books including "Cristina Ferrare Style: How to Have it in Every Part of Your Life"
• Designed jewelry and home furniture for the Creative Brands Group as well as her own brand, Ferrare with Company
• Named the face of Max Factor cosmetics at 16-years-old and would remain with the brand for the next decade
• Was a finalist to play one of "Charlie's Angels" in the 1976 television series, but eventually lost out to Jaclyn Smith