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Devon Aoki

Devon recently completed shooting a lead role in the feature film, THE MUTANT CHRONICLES, opposite Thomas Jane and John Malkovich. . She can currently be seen in Dimension's release, D.O.A., based on the worldwide video game. The film was produced by Paul Anderson and directed by Cory Yuen. Devon Aoki also can be seen in the film SIN CITY for director Robert Rodriguez and Miramax Films. Devon also had a starring role in the feature film D.E.B.S. for Sony Screen Gems, released soon by Samuel Goldwyn Films. The film was also featured at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. In addition, Devon made her engaging screen debut in the Universal summer hit, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, for director John Singleton. Devon has also been one of the international faces of LancÃ'me, the leading cosmetics company in the world.

Devon began her career as a top mode at fourteen years old. While living in London, Devon quickly ascended to become one of the most sought after models. Her cross-cultural international appeal has established Devon as a public figure all over the world, including her family's homeland of Japan, where she has endorsed companies such as Shishedo, Loreal, Sunsystems, Toyota and Peachtree Juices.

Devon's extensive work in the fashion industry includes editorial pictorials for Harper's Bazaar by Patrick Demarchelier, American Vogue by Steven Meisel, British Vogue by Mario Testino, W Magazine by Paolo Roversi, The Face by Ellen von Unwerth, French Vogue, Russian Vogue, I.D. Magazine and Dutch. Devon was also featured on the cover of Interview Magazine's anniversary issue, shot by David La Chappelle.

Devon is a favorite with photographers as well as designers and has been featured in numerous campaigns. These include Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld, Versace by Steven Meisel, Wella by Ella von Unwerth, Cerrutti by Annette Aurell and Moschino. In addition, Devon has made numerous runway appearances, which include Thierry Mugler, Fendi, Gaultier, Givenchy, Ferretti, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent, Bella Freud, Anna Molinari, Versace and Chanel. She served as Karl Lagerfeld's muse and was the bride of Chanel five seasons in a row.

Devon's personal interests include writing, photography, poetry, yoga, ballet, karate and surfing.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2007.
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Devon Aoki Facts

Birth NameDevon Edwenna Aoki
OccupationActress, Model
BirthdayAugust 10, 1982 (41)
SignLeo
BirthplaceNew York, New York, USA
Height5' 6" (1m68)  How tall is Devon Aoki compared to you?

Selected Filmography

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