MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE BURKE
The fun, young and sexy collection, which offers sexy bikinis, one-piece suits, matching pants, hip cover-ups and tops, is currently being photographed for Sports Illustrated's upcoming swimsuit issue and will be available in better department stores and specialty boutiques in early 2003. In addition, Victoria's Secret will be offering one of the Barely Brooke collections in their ever-popular catalogue. Brooke most recently returned from Belize, where she was photographed for her 2003 calendar, which features her Barely Brooke swimwear designs. The calendar is now available in retail stores. In addition, E! will air a special on the making of the calendar in October, and a DVD version containing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot will soon be available in stores and at www.BrookeBurke.com.
Raised
in Tucson, Arizona, Brooke developed an affinity for the desert as a child
and never envisioned herself as a Hollywood personality or television star.
"When I was young, I wanted to do something innocuous, like become a drummer
in a rock and roll band," says Burke, whose French, Irish and Portuguese
descent make up her stunningly exotic visage. Brooke was discovered by a
local Arizona modeling agency, after which she won an acting scholarship,
and soon moved to Los Angeles where she began her studies in broadcast
journalism at UCLA. While there, she signed contracts with several
prestigious modeling agencies that ultimately led to dozens of magazine
covers, billboards, swimsuit editorials, catalogues and posters. She has
also appeared in many popular television commercials. Despite her hectic
schedule, Brooke has found the perfect balance between motherhood, marriage
and career. Nothing is more rewarding than the quality time she spends at
home with her husband, Dr. Garth Fisher, and their young daughters Neriah
and Sierra Sky. Brooke enjoys doing pilates, taking long walks along
mountain trails or secluded beaches, preparing gourmet holiday meals for her
family and friends, and catching movies and plays. She regularly volunteers
with many charitable organizations including Athletes & Entertainers for
Kids and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. A portion of the proceeds
from her website sales are donated to the charities of her choice. We can be
certain that whatever undertaking is in the future for this remarkable
woman, it will be awe-inspiring. "I never intended to make the cross-over
from modeling to hosting, let alone into acting or writing, but when an
incredible opportunity comes along, I'm all for it," she concludes. And the
sky's the limit for this gorgeous and talented ingénue for whom film,
television and entertainment portals continue to open.