Lisa D'Amato | |
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 D'Amato in 2009 | |
| Born | Lisa Marie D'Amato (1980-10-22)October 22, 1980 (age 44) Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
| Other names | La Puchinetta, Lisa D., Miss October |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
| Agency | L.A. Models, Q Models, Nous Models |
| Website | www |
Lisa Marie D'Amato (born October 22, 1980) is an American recording artist, fashion model and television personality from Los Angeles.[1] She first came into the public eye as a participant onCycle 5 of the television seriesAmerica's Next Top Model, being the eighth eliminated, and eventually went on to winCycle 17: All Stars.
D'Amato was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents divorced when she was seven, with her mother raising her as a single parent. D'Amato started modeling at the age of 12.
D'Amato claims to have been dared to send in an audition tape toAmerica's Next Top Model because her friends were obsessed with the show. After a year of persuasion, she decided to participate in the program realizing she had nothing to lose.
D'Amato was the last (thirteenth) girl (edited as the second last (twelfth) girl called and followed by Ebony Taylor when aired) selected for the top thirteen to compete on the UPN reality television showAmerica's Next Top Model Cycle 5. On the show, D'Amato soon became known as the "most notorious" of the models, not scared to speak her mind to the other contestants. She explained that this support truly comes from her heart because she wants other models to look their best, especially on national television. D'Amato cites having been abused as a child as the reason for her hard-hitting, survivalist attitude. She shocked the other models by urinating in a diaper while on a shoot whichNicole Linkletter was disgusted about. D'Amato would run around with wigs, masks, and weird outfits; and once had a long conversation with aPampas Grass bush she named "Cousin It". Over her stay, D'Amato won two challenges, received one Covergirl of the Week award, received one first call-out and two second call-outs.
The judges eliminated D'Amato seventh (since fellow contestantCassandra Jean quit the competition in episode four) inLondon during her only ever bottom two appearance which Jayla Rubinelli had survived for the second consecutive time. D'Amato has been identified sincecycle 5 as one of the most memorable contestants due to her entertaining personality, unconventional beauty, penchant for melodrama, and strong fan base.
D'Amato appeared as an assistant in aCycle 6 episode where the top ten girls received lessons on commercial and high-fashion posing fromJanice Dickinson.
After her first appearance on the show, D'Amato was selected to return to America's Next Top Model along with former fellow contestantBre Scullark to both representtheir Cycle together onthe first All-Star edition of the show along with twelve other returning models from pastAmerica's Next Top Model cycles. D'Amato's seemingly off the wall antics secured her spot on this season of the show and aided in her journey to the top. Like all the other contestants onCycle 17, D'Amato was given a branding word: "daring". Using this key term, she presented herself on the show accordingly; wearing bold outfits for panel, expressing her extroverted personality and molding the challenges to fit her image. During her time on the show, she developed her own perfume called "Neon", performed in a music video for her song "I Be Like Whoa", won three challenges, received three first call-outs, survived her first bottom two appearance over Camille McDonald fromCycle 2 and was part of a non-elimination bottom two with formerCycle 12 semifinalist andCycle 14 contestant Angelea Preston. On December 7, 2011, D'Amato won over fellow finalistAllison Harvard fromCycle 12 who was the runner-up in both of her cycles. D'Amato is the second girl (afterAmerica's Next Top Model Cycle 8 WinnerJaslene Gonzalez) in the show's history to compete on more than one cycle and win. This win also makes D'Amato the oldest winner at the age of 30.[2]
D'Amato appeared in episode six ofCycle 18: British Invasion to inform the top nine models that they will have to perform in a group music video representing their country. The formerBritain's Next Top Model girls performing were Catherine Thomas ofCycle 4, Annaliese Dayes, and eventual cycle winnerSophie Sumner both ofCycle 5, and Alisha White ofCycle 6. The American girls performing were Kyle Gober, Seymone Cohen-Fobish, Laura LaFrate,Eboni Davis and eventual eliminee from this episodeAzMarie Livingston.
She appeared on the third season ofCelebrity Rehab.[3]
She appeared on the fifth season of WeTV'sMarriage Boot Camp Reality Stars.[4]
In 2011, D'Amato starred in anOxygen (TV channel) Network ordered television pilot titled "My Name Is Lisa" produced by Den of Thieves. The ensemble cast includes Lisa D'Amato, Brendan Vaughn, Adam Friedman, Benji Lanpher, Chris Bordeaux, and Lilly Rose.[5]
D'Amato pitched her product, Dare-U-Go! onseason 10 ofShark Tank. She made a deal withBarbara Corcoran for a $150,000 cash plus $200,000 loan in exchange for 35% stake.[6]
D'Amato has been modeling since the age of 12, starring in advertisements for companies such asXOXO,Barneys New York,Mervyn's,Teen Magazine,Sassy,YM,Seventeen,Guess,Flojos,Surfer Magazine,Dragonfly. She has travelled around the world doing runway shows and print forBarneys New York,XOXO,Guess,Jared Gold,Devon Becke's,Levi's,H&M,Diane Von Furstenberg,2BeFree,Clementyne,Sebastian's International,Coca-Cola's Bon Voyage campaign,Q101 (a local radio station inChicago,Illinois),Target, andThe Gap's "Mellow Yellow" campaign.
AfterANTM, D'Amato signed withL.A Models andL.A Talent which resulted her starring in ad campaigns forBlack Chandelier, designed byJared Gold,Clementyne,DaftBird,Swindle Magazine (where she appeared in a six-page editorial and write-up),Lemonade magazine (where she had a six-page spread and write-up).[7] She has also modeled forShoshanna Lonstein,[8] DaftBird,[9]Ford Fusion,Clementyne,Lip Service,Elle Girl Magazine,Lemonade magazine,Lilian Kha, andPermission magazine, where she appeared on the cover of its October 2006 issue. Her runway shows includeJared Gold,2BeFree,Alice + Olivia's Fall 2006 collection andJared Gold'sCaspian Runway Show.[10] D'Amato has also appeared in twoOld Navy commercials and onRipe TV. In December 2011, D'Amato became the face of ANTM's fragrance Dream Come True. In April 2012, D'Amato appeared in a six-page spread inVogue Italia. In 2012, she began participating on a YouTube channel, damodel69.
D'Amato lost the award for "The Reality Remix Awards" for "Favorite Altered State."[11] In 2008, she was voted one of the most memorable Top Model contestants byAOL Entertainment.[12] and as the tenth biggest villain inreality TV byTV Guide.[13]
D'Amato has pursued a career in music and has made a transition from modeling to performing, particularly in therap, electro rap andhip hop genres. On October 8, 2007, the music video for her song "Ace of Spades" was released. Later she worked withCisco Adler (Whitestarr,Shwayze,Dirt Nasty,Mickey Avalon). This partnership resulted in tracks including "My Name Is Lisa" and "Bikini". Adler and D'Amato collaborated on videos for those tracks. Her song "Can't Touch It!" was featured on theHBO showEntourage.[14] She has opened for or worked withLMFAO,Hyper Crush,3OH!3,Shwayze,Dirt Nasty,Andre Legacy,Mickey Avalon,Ultraviolet Sound,Electric Valentine,Boomkat andThe Beach Boys.
Her debut album calledLa Puchinetta was released in December 2009.[15] The collaborators includeDJ Lethal (House of Pain,Everlast), and DJ Gavin O'Connor. Between recording sessions, D'Amato has performed throughout the Southwestern United States, doing shows with her backup dancers, dubbed "The Super Smokin' Hot Bikini Dancers".
D'Amato's second albumFlippin' the Bird was released in September 2011 and includes collaborations withThe Cataracs (Far East Movement),L.P.,Aqua (Rock-a-fella Records/Jay-Z), Kali, Chris Bordeaux and Colin Hartel.[16]
D'Amato has played as a resident and host at theViper Room inHollywood,California, the Key Club,MGM Grand Las Vegas,Rio Hotel Las Vegas, Air Conditioned Lounge Venice, CA, Fubar Hollywood,Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood),Hard Rock Hotel, Malibu Inn, Mood,SXSW (Austin, Texas),Palms Casino Resort (Vegas),Magic (Vegas),Coachella (Palm Springs, CA), and Hyde.
D'Amato married entrepreneur Adam Friedman on September 30, 2012 in the Hollywood Hills.[17] On May 29, 2013, she announced that she was expecting a boy.[18] Their first child was born on September 28, 2013.[19] On September 22, 2016, their second son's birth was live streamed onFacebook.[20]
| Preceded by | America's Next Top Model winner Cycle 17 (2011) | Succeeded by |
