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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