This African American fashion model turned 50!

African American fashion model, Tomiko Fraser Hines turned 50 yesterday. 

The Bronx-born mother of twin boys started her modeling career at the age of 25, the age when most fashion models are slowing their careers down.

At age 31, she was the first African-American model to get a contract with Maybelline Cosmetics.

After being told constantly that she could have a successful career as a model, Tomiko eventually quit her job as a secretary in favor of a more flexible gig as a waitress, and began pursuing modelling. Eventually, she signed with renowned FORD agency and began booking commercial and runway work here and abroad, in addition to features in a plethora of magazines and catalogs, as well as campaigns such as: Tommy Hilfiger and Old Navy.
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