BET – Rip The Runway has been one of the most exciting events to air in the past few years by incorporating music and fashion. Along with some of today’s hottest names such as Applebottoms they have featured plus size designers and models on the runway. In addition to Rip the Runway – they added a model search this year hosted by Tocarra Jones. Four models were hand-picked from thousands of hopefuls. The viewers had an opportunity to know a little more about their lives and model history. Christina Mendez was the plus size model chosen to share her story and to walk along with other well known names such as Mia Amber Davis and The Original Runway Diva – Sharon Quinn.
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About Valery Amador, Executive Director
Valery is the Co-founder and CEO of V.I.E., LLC, an online publishing company. She serves as Creative Director for PLUS Model and Daily Venus Diva Magazines, both respectively voted the #1 Plus Size Fashion and Lifestyle Magazines in 2011 by the prestigious Full Figure Fashion Week New York. Valery is also the recipient of the 2011 Fuller Woman Expo's Mia Amber Davis Award of Excellence. She resides in the beautiful Northwest with her loving husband.
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