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Yahoo!'s Model of the Month Julia Valet Brought to you by GUESS? Interactive. A native of Hamburg, Germany, this blonde beauty captured the essence of the GUESS? image in its advertising. Julia Valet landed a worldwide GUESS? ad campaign in May 1995, labeling her as one of the most sought after models in the fashion industry. Julia began her modeling career in January 1995, after being scouted by the president of Bordeaux Models, Nicole Bordeaux. Paul Marciano president and creative director of GUESS?, Inc. soon chose Julia to make her debut with GUESS? in an advertising campaign photographed by Matthew Rolston, one of Hollywood's top fashion and celebrity photographers. Not only did she appear in the prestigious GUESS? print campaign but she also appeared in a GUESS? television commercial called "Mambo" along with fellow models Alex Lundqvist, Rudy Deroy, William Lamarr, and Tony Coleman. Mixed with her cool Nordic beauty and ability to perform was just the image GUESS? was looking for. As an end result, Julia was given the break that millions of aspiring models can only dream about. Julia's interest in modeling was sparked by her desire to perform. As a child, Julia enjoyed singing and dancing in public and always seemed to be the center of attention. Continuing to catch the public's attention, Julia's gorgeous face has graced magazines, billboards and television screens everywhere. Julia is not only sexy and intriguing, she is intelligent and charismatic. What makes her so special is her almost effortless ability to captivate and fascinate those around her. Combine good looks, hard work, and determination and you have got the ingredients and makings of a supermodel. Currently, Julia has been traveling around the world on numerous modeling assignments for top fashion magazines and prestigious advertising campaigns. Past Models of the Month: Drew Barrymore , Laetitia Casta, Anna Nicole Smith, Eva Herzigova, Victoria Silvstedt, Claudia Schiffer, Guess Men , Valeria Mazza, Korina Longin, and Diana Gartner. Also check out Yahoo! LA Web Celeb and Yahoo! Chicago Blues Review. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. Copyright © 1994-97 Yahoo! All Rights Reserved.