Nora Ariffin

Nora Ariffin
Born
Norhana Ariffin

1968 (age 55–56)
Singapore
PartnerDuncan Sheik (2011–present)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair colorBlack[1]
Eye colorBrown
AgencyElite Models (New York)[1]

Nora Ariffin (1968) is a Singaporean fashion model and real estate broker.

Education

Ariffin is born in 1968 and studied at St. Margaret's Secondary School.[2]

Modelling career

While Ariffin was working at the Blue Ginger boutique, designer Kelvin Khoo took photos of her modelling clothes for the boutique.[2] Eileen Abisheganaden who owned the boutique liked the photos and introduced her to Dick Lee, a partner at modelling agency Carrie Models.[2]

She has appeared in campaigns for CoverGirl, alongside models including Rachel Hunter and Nikki Taylor, Lacoste, L'Oréal, and Chanel's Allure fragrance. Ariffin has also been featured in editorials for Vogue Paris and Italian Harper's Bazaar and graced the cover of Italian Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire (Singapore, Malaysia). Ariffin has worked with photographers including Guy Bourdin, Herb Ritts, and Gilles Bensimon.[3]

Other career

Ariffin is also a real estate broker since 2004 and is the senior vice-president of Halstead Property.[2]

Personal life

Since 2011, Ariffin has been in a relationship with singer Duncan Sheik, having previously dated in 1999.[2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref
1988 Too Beautiful to Die Leslie
Into My Heart Waitress

References

  1. ^ a b "Nora Ariffin". Elite Models. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Singapore supermodel Nora Ariffin talks about stripping and surviving in the 80s". Her World Singapore. 2016-02-03. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  3. ^ Nora Ariffin at Fashion Model Directory