Monika Schnarre
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Monika Schnarre is a Canadian model, actress, and television host.
A native of Scarborough, Ontario
, Schnarre was discovered by Toronto's Judy Welch Modeling agency. She achieved international recognition at the age of 14 when she won the Ford Models
"Supermodel of the World" contest in 1986, becoming the youngest model to ever win that honor. She appeared on the cover of American Vogue
at 14 and in the Sports Illustrated
Swimsuit Issue at the age of just 15.
Schnarre wrote a book about her modeling experiences entitled Monika: Between You and Me in 1989.
She went on to become an actress, appearing on the teenage comedy series Boogies Diner
early in her career. From there she landed spots on The Bold and the Beautiful
, The Beastmaster as the Sorceress, as well as making a number of guest appearances on other shows including Beverly Hills 90210, Andromeda, Caroline in the City
and The King of Queens
. Schnarre has also made a number of movies, with starring roles in Waxwork II: Lost in Time, Vegas, City of Dreams
, Snowbound
, and Love on the Side with Marla Sokoloff
(2004). She also played the part of Brotherhood of Nod propagandist Oxanna Kristos in the video game Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
.
Schnarre left acting to study television broadcast journalism at UCLA
and was co-host of Celebrity RSVP, a Canadian entertainment news program.
In 2007, Schnarre became a volunteer Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Toronto
's Women Build program. Schnarre resides in Toronto.
A native of Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough is a dissolved municipality within the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it comprises the eastern part of Toronto. It is bordered on the south by Lake Ontario, on the west by Victoria Park Avenue, on the north by Steeles Avenue East, and on the east by the Rouge River...
, Schnarre was discovered by Toronto's Judy Welch Modeling agency. She achieved international recognition at the age of 14 when she won the Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
"Supermodel of the World" contest in 1986, becoming the youngest model to ever win that honor. She appeared on the cover of American Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
at 14 and in the Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
Swimsuit Issue at the age of just 15.
Schnarre wrote a book about her modeling experiences entitled Monika: Between You and Me in 1989.
She went on to become an actress, appearing on the teenage comedy series Boogies Diner
Boogies Diner
Boogies Diner is a syndicated Canadian sitcom which first aired in 1994. It stars Jim J. Bullock, Monika Schnarre, and James Marsden in one of his first appearances on television. The series ended in 1995.-Plot:...
early in her career. From there she landed spots on The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Bold and the Beautiful is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS Daytime. It premiered on March 23, 1987....
, The Beastmaster as the Sorceress, as well as making a number of guest appearances on other shows including Beverly Hills 90210, Andromeda, Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City is an American situation comedy that ran from September 21, 1995 to April 26, 1999 on the NBC television network. It starred Lea Thompson as cartoonist Caroline Duffy. The series premiered in the two-hour Thursday night block led by Friends.-Premise:Caroline Duffy is a...
and The King of Queens
The King of Queens
The King of Queens is an American sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 21, 1998, to May 14, 2007.This show was produced by Hanley Productions and CBS Productions , CBS Paramount Television ,and CBS Television Studios in association with Columbia TriStar Television , and Sony Pictures...
. Schnarre has also made a number of movies, with starring roles in Waxwork II: Lost in Time, Vegas, City of Dreams
Vegas, City of Dreams
Vegas, City of Dreams is a drama film released in 2001. The film stars Joe Don Baker, Daniel Benzali, Carlos Bernard, and Erika Eleniak.-Film synopsis:...
, Snowbound
Snowbound (film)
Snowbound is a thriller film released in 2001. The film stars Erika Eleniak, Monika Schnarre, and Peter Dobson.-Cast:* Erika Eleniak as Barbara Cates* Monika Schnarre as Liz Garnett* Peter Dobson as Gunnar Davis...
, and Love on the Side with Marla Sokoloff
Marla Sokoloff
Marla Lynne Sokoloff is an American actress and musician, known for playing the part of Lucy Hatcher on the TV show The Practice, and Gia Mahan on the ABC sitcom, Full House.- Personal life :...
(2004). She also played the part of Brotherhood of Nod propagandist Oxanna Kristos in the video game Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun is a real-time strategy video game developed by Westwood Studios and released in . The main storyline follows the second major war between the Global Defense Initiative of the United Nations, and the global terrorist organization known as the Brotherhood of Nod who...
.
Schnarre left acting to study television broadcast journalism at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
and was co-host of Celebrity RSVP, a Canadian entertainment news program.
In 2007, Schnarre became a volunteer Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Toronto
Habitat for Humanity Toronto
Habitat for Humanity Toronto, established in 1988, is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian housing organization that builds simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. Habitat Toronto is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada.-History:Habitat for Humanity...
's Women Build program. Schnarre resides in Toronto.