Kimmarie Johnson (born Kim Marie Johnson; April 8, 1976) is an American actress, model, businesswoman, and beauty pageant titleholder. She is the founder of SkinGlow by Kimmarie,[1] a skin care and beauty retailing and consulting company she founded in 2011.
Kimmarie Johnson | |
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 Johnson at the Mann Chinese Theater | |
| Born | Kim Marie Johnson April 8, 1972 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Green |
Earlier in her career, Johnson participated in and won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant.[2][3] She went on to represent the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA pageant.
Early life and education
editKimmarie Johnson was born April 8, 1976, in Pittsburgh, the youngest child of Edward Frank Johnson and Caroline Ella Johnson.[4] She was raised in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, where she attended Wilkinsburg High School.[5] In her senior year at Wilkinsburg High, she enrolled in and successfully completed the Youth Competencies Program,[6][7] a program sponsored by the Allegheny County Department of Federal Programs. Johnson was named Homecoming Queen in high school and then, later, also in college.
Until age ten, Johnson lived with both of her parents; her parents separated when she was about ten years old after which she, her two brothers, and her mother lived with her grandmother, Eleanor Elizabeth Taliaferro West,[8][9] and then with various family members.
At age sixteen, she became a surrogate mother for her oldest brother's infant daughter, Rhonda Deneen Johnson.[10]
Johnson went on to study elementary education and child psychology at California University of Pennsylvania after which she moved to New York City. Johnson's oldest brother died in 2003, seven days before the birth of her son, Cameron Nino.[11] In 2004, four months after oldest brother's death, Johnson's mother died from cancer.[12]
Career
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After college, Johnson worked as a flight attendant on international routes. While working with the airline, she was signed by Docherty, a Pittsburgh-based modelling agency. She was offered roles as a model for Vidal Sassoon, Oscar de la Renta, and United Colors of Benetton. In 1992, without any prior pageantry training, background, or experience, Johnson competed in and won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant. She went on to represent the state of Pennsylvania in the 1993 Miss USA beauty pageant. She finished in the top 5 with higher scores than the 1993 winner and was the judges’ favorite to win the pageant. Johnson did not answer the question in the finals.[13]
In 1996, Johnson moved to Los Angeles and continued modeling for the LA California Mart, and Lady Footlocker. While in Los Angeles, she began a career in acting. She booked her first acting role in the movie Dude, Where's My Car?. Johnson immediately started learning her craft as an actor, studying under Janet Alhanti in the studio of Margie Habor. She soon discovered that she also had a passion for dancing and enrolled in several dance studios to improve her skills. Johnson appeared in several episodes of the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 and Wanda at Large. She also appeared in the film the Diary of a Tired Black Man.
After the birth of her son in 2003, Johnson took a break from her career for a few years. While on hiatus, she studied at The Groundlings. In 2006, Johnson was voted Actress of the Month by the Independent Filmmakers Alliance[14] From 2007 to 2010, she played several lead roles at various theatres, including The Next Stage, The Dark Side of The Moon, and The Puppet Show, and appeared in an adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Film production
editJohnson was executive producer for The Last Eve[15] directed by Korean American director Young Man Kang. This film won several awards in film festivals including Best Action Feature Film Award in the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival[16] and Best Cinematography in the New York B Movie Film Festival.
Entrepreneur
editIn 2011, Johnson teamed up with several skin care and beauty industry leaders and started SkinGlow by Kimmarie, a skin care and beauty line of products. In September 2012, she launched her first product, Ori Shea Butter,[17] a 100% all natural extract from the Shea nut tree.
Filmography
editActress
edit| Film | ||
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| Year | Film | Role |
| 1998 | Let's Talk About Sex[18] | Lena Girl |
| 2000 | Vallery's Secret | Model (as Kim Marie Johnson) |
| Dude, Where's My Car?[19] | Alien Jumpsuit Chick #5 (as Kim Marie Johnson) | |
| 2001 | Carman: The Champion[20] | Corey |
| 1st Testament CIA Vengeance[21] (video) | Liz | |
| Shadow Fury[22] | Call Girl | |
| 2003 | Spanish Fly[23] | (as Kim Marie Johnson) |
| 2004 | Gang Warz[24] | Paige (as Kim Marie Johnson) |
| 2005 | Break a Leg[25] | Sexy Woman |
| 2008 | Diary of a Tired Black Man[26] | Sexy Woman At Club (as Kim Marie Johnson) |
| 2010 | Legacy[27] | Danica Forrest (as Kim Marie Johnson) |
| 2011 | The Summer of Massacre | Jesse's Fiance |
| TV | ||
| 1998 | Beverly Hills[19] 90210 - The Following Options[28] | Judy |
| 2000 | V.I.P. | Model |
| Talk of the Town[29] | Guest Starring | |
| 2003 | Wanda at Large - Death of a Councilman[30] | Kelly |
Producer
edit- 2005, The Last Eve,[31] executive producer
- 2010, Kimchi Warrior,[32] executive producer
Acting
edit- 2004, Korean Report: Young Man Kang Goes to Hollywood (TV documentary)[33] (playing herself)
References
edit- ^ "SkinGlow by Kimmarie corporate information". skinglowbykimmarie.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ^ "Official Ms Pennsylvania Site". Pageant Associates, misspennsylvaniausa.com. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
- ^ "Opentopia List of Ms Pennsylvania winners". opentopia.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- ^ "Editor's Pick, Black Star News - October 6, 2006". Black Star News, Inc - blackstarnews.com. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ^ "Class of 1985, Wilkinsburg High School, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania". Archived from the original on 2014-03-19.
- ^ Felicia L. Mason, November 8, 1984 (1984). "Classes give youths boost in needed basic job skills". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Felicia L. Mason, November 15, 1984. "Classes prepare students for jobs". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Muldrow, Stefanie (January 20, 2012). "Uzuri.com Exclusive Interview with Kimmarie". uzuri.com - Beauty, Fashion, Runway and Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Kimmarie Johnson - Celebrity Profile (December 2010 Edition)". inmag.com(on line) and in Magazine(print) are published by in! communications, Inc. - Entertainment, Fashion, People, Lifestyle.
- ^ Mason Kelley, November 17, 2006. "Johnson - A model for family ties". The Bakersfield Californian. Archived from the original on March 24, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Cameron Nino on Facebook, About". Facebook.
- ^ "Caroline Ella Johnson obituary, March 23, 2004". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Ben Kramer - Owner / Webmaster / Web Designer; Zarly Dy - Correspondent / Contributor and JB De Jesus - Correspondent / Articles / Photos. "Woulda Coulda Shoulda". www.pageantlovers.com. Archived from the original on February 28, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Karina Halle (August 2, 2006). "Actress of the Month - August 2002". Independent Filmmakers Alliance. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "The Last Eve-2005, A Young Man Kang Drama". Archived from the original on 2013-06-09.
- ^ The Korean News Team. "The Last Eve wins Award". hancinema.net.
- ^ "SkinGlow Products | Ori Shea Butter". Products.skinglowbykimmarie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2014-07-24.
- ^ Let's Talk About Sex (1998) - IMDb
- ^ Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) - IMDb
- ^ Carman: The Champion (2001) - IMDb
- ^ 1st Testament CIA Vengeance (Video 2001) - IMDb
- ^ Shadow Fury (2001) - IMDb
- ^ Spanish Fly (2003) - IMDb
- ^ "Gang Warz (2004)". IMDb. October 2004. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ Break a Leg (2005) - IMDb
- ^ Diary of a Tired Black Man (2008) - IMDb
- ^ Legacy (2010) - IMDb
- ^ Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series 1990–2000) - IMDb
- ^ Talk of the Town (2000) - IMDb
- ^ Wanda at Large (TV Series 2003– ) - IMDb
- ^ The Last Eve (2005) - IMDb
- ^ Kimchi Warrior (TV 2010) - IMDb
- ^ Korean Report: Young Man Kang Goes to Hollywood (TV 2004) - IMDb
External links
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- West Coast showbiz folk fondly recall Pittsburgh roots, By Christopher Rawson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- The Dark Side of The Moon Stage Play, January 17, 2010 Stage play at The Next Stage, Hollywood, CA.
- Jeff Allender's House of Checklists List of Ms USA Finalists.
- KIMMARIE JOHNSON at Sue Wong "My Fair Lady" 2011 Fashion Event Arrivals, Sue Wong Collection (Video).
- Legacy Cast, Lunatopia Productions Cast of Legacy.
- 13th Annual Women In Film Malibu Golf Classic - July 9, 2010 - Source: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images North America.
- Miss USA 1993- Announcement of the Top 6 Miss USA Finals (Video).
- SkinGlow by Kimmarie Corporate Bio SkinGlow by Kimmarie Executive Bio.
- Kimmarie Johnson at IMDb