Tomiko Fraser Hines (née Fraser, born May 2, 1968[1]) is an American fashion model and actress. She has done runway, print, and commercial modelling.
Fraser is best known for being the first African-American face of Maybelline, which she was from 2001 to 2007.[2] She starred in the 2001 movie Head over Heels. She is an advocate for lupus erythematosus awareness.[3]
Early life
Fraser was born and raised in Bronx, New York. Fraser attended Cardinal Spellman High School. Fraser aspired to be a school teacher because of her love of learning. Her parents divorced when she was a child. She is 1 of seven children: she has 3 maternal siblings and 4 paternal siblings.
Her brother Terrell Fraser is a DJ. Her sister Shneequa died of brain Lupus.[4] Her aunt died of scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease.[citation needed]
In 2012, while pregnant, she modeled for Old Navy.[10] and Stork magazine [11]
She spent a majority of her career with Ford Models; but is currently represented by Cathy Quinn Models in New York.[12]
Acting
After years of modeling, Fraser turned her focus to acting. She is represented by Innovative Artists, and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband.
On July 3, 2006, Fraser married Christopher Hines.[14] After years of fertility struggles, the couple used donor eggs and in vitro to conceive.[15] In January 2013, Fraser gave birth to twins Kaden James Hines and Bryce Harrison Hines.
Philanthropy
Fraser is also known as a Lupus Activist. The cause is near and dear to her heart as her sister Shneequa suffered from the disease. Fraser is a member of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) National Board of Directors.[16]