Pakistani Models Watch

Freiha Altaf

2009-03-29T07:20:00.000-07:00

Freiha, is a leading Pakistani model, dress designer and producer. Altaf started her career in the mid 80s as a fashion model. Altaf is the pioneers of Pakistan's fashion industry. She was introduced to several models in the fashion industry like Vaneeza Ahmad, Sonia Khan, Shomail, Sana Safinaz, she was also introduced two dress designers Karma and Nomi Ansari.

Freiha also worked in some television plays, her first play was Rozi of PTV she perform the leading rolel with co-star Moin Akhtar. Presently she runs her own production house named Catwalk Production in Karachi.

Zara Sheikh

2009-03-29T07:19:00.000-07:00

Zara Sheikh (born June 1, 1982 in Lahore, Pakistan) is a famous Pakistani model and actress. She was well known in the world of fashion long before she made her debut in feature films, beginning her career as a model while she was still a relatively young student. Her father was in the Central Superior Services of Pakistan which would normally result in a life spent moving all over Pakistan. However, Zara was fortunate to have a stable home as her parents were careful not to interrupt her education at any time.

Zara's enthusiasm for the world of photography resulted in many covers on teen and fashion magazines. She made her debut on billboards across Pakistan as the "JaZZ Girl" for Pakistan's leading cellular service provider - Mobilink GSM. The ad campaign was an instant hit and she began appearing on JaZZ commercials on television and in newspapers and magazines.It was Pakistan's one of the most succseful campaign ever and the reason behind Jazz Sucsses was clearly Zara Sheikh.To date Zara is modelling and doing shoots for different disgners like Deepak Parwani,Nomi Ansari,Salina-Wardah,Beege,Asia-Saail,Nickie and Nina, etc etc and for famous brands like CrossRoads,Levis,Lajwanti,Nee Purtial etc etc. Besides shoots Zara has done various commericals for brands and products like Mobilink Jazz,Habib Cooking Oil,Care Vanishing Cream,Care Honey Lotion,7-UP,Rite Biscuits,Beri-O,Dabur Amla Hair Oil

Vaneeza Ahmed

2009-03-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

Vaneeza Ahmed nicknamed Vinny (born June, 1971) is a Pakistani model and actress.

Vaneeza Ahmad has earned herself a reputation of being the most famous and sought-after female model and celebrity in Pakistan. Initially interested in medicine with a degree in psychology, she joined modelling as a casual hobby only to be become the face of some of the leading brands in Pakistan. She is probably the most photographed model in the country and has done shoots or shows for almost every, if not all, designers in the country. Her unconvential looks proved to charm the nation, as did her leggy form and graceful carriage.

When Nilofer approached Vaneeza, she was unsure of which career to pursue and settled for fashion modelling. Her initial walks at fashion shows led fashion critics to praise her elegance on the cat-walk. In dealings with corporate heads of the entertainment industry, her business acumen was similarly praised

Suneet Marshall

2009-03-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

Suneeta Marshall (born 1982) is a Pakistani model.

Marshall was born in Lahore, Pakistan to a Pakistani Christian family. She is a commerce graduate from Karachi’s St Patrick’s College.

In April and May 2008, a news “Dhoom dharakka for Sunita” appeared in various newspapers. Sunita Marshall tied the knot with a co-model Hassan Ahmad. In fact, Hassan turned model & actor to work with her as he was the event manager and met Sunita at one of his shows

Marshall was introduced into the modeling world by her aunt, who runs a famous beauty salon in Lahore. She made her first appearance in a Garnier Fructis commercial. After doing a few more commercials for hair products such as Pantene, Head and Shoulders and Kuene, Suneeta disappeared from the world of television commercials.

Mariah Moten

2009-03-29T07:13:00.001-07:00

Mariyah Moten of Karachi, Pakistan placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Pakistan World pageant in 2006.

After placing in the Top 5 in the Miss Pakistan pageant she was sent off to represent Pakistan at the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant in 2006, where she won the Miss Charity Title among 87 other contestants. Later that year she competed in the Miss Bikini of the Universe pageant which was held in Behai, China. This created an outrage among the Muslim community in Pakistan and all around the world. This was the first time a Pakistani girl has participated in a Bikini pageant representing the Islamic Nation. Due to this controversy, Mariyah Moten won the Best In Media/Miss Press title for being the most photographed and interviewed contestant in the entire pageant.

A year later in 2007 Mariyah Moten participted in another pageant, Miss Asia International 2007 where she won 2nd Runner up, a huge victory for Pakistan since this was the first time Pakistan placed in the Top 3 at an international beauty contest.

Mariyah Moten continues to model in the US and has attended the well-known New York Film Academy Acting School to pursue her career as an actress. Mariyah Moten graduated from University of Houston in 2008 with honors from the renowned hotel and restaurant management program at the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Iman Ali

2009-03-29T07:09:00.000-07:00

Iman Ali (born December 19, 1980) is a popular Pakistan-based model and actress. Fashion critics rate her among the top models of Pakistan. She has been described as bold and beautiful amongst the fashion circles and loves to encourage other models who show potential. Iman Ali has a strong following among her fans especially among the youth of Pakistan. Iman Ali co-hosted the Lux Style Awards in 2005 and has starred in a string of successful television productions including Anarkali by Shoaib Mansoor. She is also the face of "Luscious Cosmetics" which is the record-breaking new brand of cosmetics for Pakistani women.

She is daughter of television and film actor Abid Ali and his wife Humaira Ali. Her sister is Maryam Ali and Raimah Ali. Her mother and father are separated. She confesses to having a 'distant' relationship with her father, Abid Ali.

"My father was never there," she says. "But there is no resentment otherwise I would have moved out to Karachi. I'm very close to my mother. I'm still living with them so that must mean I'm happy."

On a recent show called "Nadia Khan Show" on Geo TV she confirmed that she has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was introduced by photographer Shahzad Raza in modelling. Iman Ali is also recognized in India because she has worked with several Indian designers like Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, Rina Dhaka,Manish Malhotra, JJ Valaya and numerous designers at the Bride and Groom show in India

Amina shafaat

2009-03-29T07:08:00.000-07:00

Amina attended Lahore Grammar School and is a graduate of Kinnaird College, Lahore. She had no intentions of becoming a model or joining showbiz.

Amina has achieved global fame and distinction for her statuesque figure and iconic good looks, which have led to success both at home, in Asia and internationally. Amina attended Lahore Grammar School and is a graduate of Kinniard college, Lahore. She had no intentions of becoming a model or joining showbiz.

Her introduction to showbiz was accidental. Khawar Riaz, a Fashion photographer, saw her in a party and made her a modeling offer. Her biggest break was Faakhir's song Dilruba. Shafaat feels that it's the best part of her short career.

She has worked with many photographers including Khawer Riaz, Rehan Qureshi and Rizwan Beig. Amina is best known, as the model who refused to wear sleeveless dresses. People in the fashion industry predicted that her career will be short-lived and she would get very little work in industry, yet she continued to be part of many TV commercials. She has worked in many TV commercials. She was at her prime when she left modeling in early 2006

Aaminah Haq

2009-03-29T07:05:00.000-07:00

'Aaminah Haq is a Pakistani supermodel and actress. Arguably one of the most photogenically beautiful Pakistani models and actresses, she is most famous as a Lux beauty, and for her role in the television drama Menhdi, and has most recently been studying at King's College London, England, in Medicine.

In mid-2008, the actress-model finally became engaged to Ammar; the two had been good friends for quite a while by then.

Over the years, Haq has acted in a number of Urdu, dramas, which have won her repute and established her as an actress of quality. Her serials such as Chaandni Raatain and Ghulam Gardish have been well received, and the larger majority of watchers have deemed Haq's appearances in them to be exceedingly beautiful and attractive, even when they felt that her acting left much to be desired.

Pakistani photographers Arshad Tareen, Athar Shahzad and Tapu Javeri have deemed her the most photogenic model and a pleasure to work with. Although only 5'3" she has also questionably catwalked for a coterie of designers including HSY.

She has also been selected as a Brand Ambassador for Levi's Jeans and is the Ambassador for Depilex's 'Smile Again Foundation,' a charity that helps female acid burn victims.

Haq has done a few international commercials, notably in Canada and was interviewed by 'French Vogue' and also did a centerfold for French Vogue. Haq was also on the panel of judges for the International Model Pageant. Haq is the only model who has been a Lux Girl for the past 7-8 years.

She has worked in a couple of ads. She has also been awarded the most well dressed socialite of 2007. She has a great number of fans

Haq has modelled for a large number of magazines, including She, Libas, Visage, Women's Own, Fashion Collection and Newsline.