Almudena Fernandez is a Spanish supermodel and actress who lives in New York City. She has been featured on the covers of Elle, Marie Claire, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Harper's Bazaar and other magazines.
Acting
Fernandez has trained as an actress at Manhattan's New Actors Workshop, and starred with Luke Wilson in the 2006 music video for Willie Nelson's "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)."
Activism
According to Ballesta's official site, she has been involved in several environmental and anti-poverty causes, including the United Nations' micro-loan programs and Greenpeace's efforts to prevent sea floor pollution. She is also reportedly involved in a charitable organization called Triball in her native Spain. The group spearheads an effort to revitalize the red-light district along Madrid's Ballesta Street.
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
Benavente Zamora, Spain
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Height
5' 8.5"
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Measurements
34-23-34
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AKA
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Fact:
Appeared in the 2002 Greenpeace wall calendar
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Fact:
Received a 2007 Best International Model award from Cosmopolitan
