Name Veronica Jacques | ||
Veronica Jacques (born May 14, 1987) is an American model best known for her work on the runway. She's walked as a high fashion model in Chanel, Gucci, Dolce Gabbana, Donna Karen, Le Vian, Le Pearla, Cartier, Pucci, Oscar De La Renta, A.K.R.I.S, Rachel Zoe, Intermix, Kauffman Franco, Tia Cibani, as well as many others. Additional career highlights include: appearing in several music videos and working with notable photographers Gregg Felsen, Matt Barr, Jason Turner, Robertino Fonseca, Terry Gates, David Black, Anya Polson, David Castille, Richard Knapp, Moshe Hacmon, Bobby Sampson, Katie Halchishick, Kevin Michael Schmitz and Mark Laita.
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Early life and education
Jacques was born in Los Angeles, California on May 14, 1987, the daughter of Diane Larez and Steven Jacques. She’s the second oldest of 9; she has one older sister, five younger brothers and two younger sisters. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 2005 and went on to study Child Development at Glendale Community College before leaving to pursue a career in modeling.
Career
Jacques' modeling career began in 2007 when she was quickly signed by Q Models. Her first notable modeling job was a multipage spread in Latina Magazine. She has since appeared in Marie Claire, Number 6, Palm Springs Life, Nail Pro, Miche and Apparel News. In 2009, Jacques entered into the world of high fashion modeling after a chance encounter with James Charles that led to a fortuitous introduction to Crista Sides Klayman at LA Models Runway Division. Soon thereafter Jacques began walking the runway in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Seattle.
Commercial work
Jacques has walked in fashion shows for the TV Show Project Runway, Fox 5 News, Macy’s, Express, John Paul Mitchell, FIDM, Christina Ruales and Billabong. She’s also done print work for Latina, Marie Claire, Number 6, Palm Springs Live, Nail Pro, Michel, Apparel News, W Magazine, Glamour, Brainstorm, Boston Magazine, Parents Magazine and Mens Health.
Television and film appearances
Jacques has made several television appearances most notably on E!'s Fashion Police. In 2009 she played a fashion model in Duran Durans' "Falling Down" music video. She's also appeared in multiple indie music videos for performing artists Craig David, The Fray, Illuminati and many others.
Television
2015 Project Runway Cycle 14 commercial
2015 Fox 5 New
2014 Karastase Shampoo commercial
2014 Smirnoff commercial
2014 Cute Circut commercial
2014 Mercedes Benz press
2009 E! Fashion Police
2009 E! For the Oscars
2009 Good Day LA