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Tricia Helfer Biography
Birth Name:
Tricia Janine Helfer
Birth Place:
Donalda, Alberta, Canada
Profession
Actor, model
Fast Facts
- Grew up on her family's grain farm, and was discovered at age 17 while waiting in line at a movie theater
- In July 1992, received a three-year, $250,000 contract with the Ford talent agency for winning its Supermodel of the World contest
- While still pursuing a modeling career, worked as a reporter for Canada's Ooh La La Fashion Television
- After 10 years in modeling, gave it up to focus exclusively on acting
- Worked with a voice coach to portray Farrah Fawcett in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Charlie's Angels'
- Featured in the February 2007 issue of Playboy magazine
- Supports many charitable organizations focused on stopping animal cruelty, including the Humane Society, PETA, Kitten Rescue and Best Friends Animal Society
Relationships
- Dennis Helfer -- Father
- Jonathan Marshall -- Husband
- Elaine Helfer -- Mother
- Tammy -- Sister
- Tara -- Sister
- Trina -- Sister