Tyra Banks

The Model Tyra Banks

Full Name: Tyra Lynne Banks

Born: December 4, 1973 (age 36) Inglewood, California, U.S.

Occupation: Actress Talk show host

Years active: 1993–present

Salary: $23 million (2008)

Height :5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model in Paris, Milan, London, Tokyo and New York, but television manifestations were her marketable burst through. Banks is the originator and host of the UPN/The CW reality box show America's Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show. In 2009 she was honored by Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) with the fineness in Media Award.

Awards

Teen Choice Awards
Year	Award	For/Result
2007	Teen Choice Award	Choice TV: Personality America`s Next Top Model (2003) Won
2005	Teen Choice Award	Choice TV Personality: Female Nominated
2004	Teen Choice Award	Choice Reality/Variety TV Star - Female America`s Next Top Model (2003) Nominated
Daytime Emmy Awards
2007	Daytime Emmy	Outstanding Talk Show The Tyra Banks Show (2005) Nominated
2007	Daytime Emmy	Outstanding Talk Show Host The Tyra Banks Show (2005) Nominated

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