Marla Boehr

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Birthplace Lethbridge, Alberta

Birthdate July 5, 1983

Height 178 (5'10")

Bust 86 (34")

Waist 62 (24½")

Hips 89 (35")

Hair Brown

Eyes Blue

Agency Mode Models (Calgary), Giovanni (Toronto, Montréal), IMG (New York, London, Paris), Why Not (Milan)

Pics from modemodels.com & moderesource.ca

 

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Fall 2005

Louis Vuitton

Prada

Miu Miu

Pics from modemodels.com & Style.com

 

[Modelgirlie]

very pale.

 

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Marla Boehr on the cover of ELLE Quebec

Prada favorite Marla Boehr graces the September cover of​

Elle Canada and Quebec

From modemodels.com

 

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FQ Magazine: Summer 2005: La Vie de la Bohéme

from gmb.ca

 

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Marla Boehr

March 30, 2005

Marla BoehrModels don't always seek out fame – sometimes fame comes after them. Such is the case of Marla Boehr. She didn't pursue modelling – it pursued her, right into a washroom at the Calgary Stampede where she was approached to enter the Mode Models' 2003 model search.

Recalls Mode's President Kelly Streit, "Marla was such a find at the Stampede, and when she was at the stage I just knew she had what it takes."

Despite having many people tell her to get in to modelling, the Lethbridge, Alberta native had never bothered to look into it. "It was something that had always been mentioned to me because I was fairly tall, but I was coming from somewhere where fashion wasn't something that was always on people's minds."

So when asked to enter the Mode model search, she still didn't take it too seriously. "I just thought I'd see where it goes. It's kind of how I've been with it all along, too."

Where it has gone, is global. Over the past few months, the 21-year-old has found herself in heavy demand on runways across Europe, and spectacularly made headlines in March when Miuccia Prada booked her to walk exclusively for Prada/Miu Miu, in Milan.

Marla BoehrIMG Models, which represents Marla in New York, London and Paris negotiated the "exclusive," and is now using her newfound clout to maximize her global potential. Sr. Vice President Ivan Bart says IMG is intent on booking Marla with the world's most prestigious designers, photographers, magazines and brands. And once those bookings are secured, "Marla will deliver because she is a superstar!"

The superstar label, however, is something Marla isn't entirely comfortable with. When asked how she felt about British Vogue's online comparison between herself and Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista, Marla laughed somewhat nervously, saying "Those are pretty big shoes to fill. I don't think that's warranted yet."

That same level-headedness also kept Marla from getting too excited about her Miu Miu booking until she actually arrived at the show. "I was a little on edge because when you're at that level you can be cut at any time."

"But I was obviously excited, and when you actually get on the runway it's a surreal experience."
Prior to her foray into the world of runways and print campaigns, Marla Boehr was an English Literature major at the University of Lethbridge. Although she's taking a break from it now (she still has a year-and-a-half left), she still plans on returning to Lethbridge to not just finish her degree, but to complete a master's programme as well.

A fan of 19th century and contemporary literature, she wants to use her education as a means to travel. Although she's seeing the world now though her various modelling engagements, she says her hectic schedule doesn't allow her much time for sightseeing. It has however, "broadened my horizons seeing how other people live, and the different cultures."

It has also given her an appreciation of home. Having spent her entire life in Lethbridge, Marla says she never truly grasped the beauty of the prairies, nor did she realize the amount of talent Southern Alberta produces. "I ran into girls from Calgary in Paris and London. I was amazed at how many of us were doing the big shows there. From Calgary!"

Although not entirely sure why Canadians are doing so well right now ("I don't know if you can ever say why something is in this industry"), Marla does feel today's models will be around for a long time. "I think in terms of longevity, Canadian girls can do well because whenever I run into them they're very level-headed, have a good sense of who they are, and are well-grounded."

"It could easily spiral out-of-control if you don't have a good sense of who you are. You need to stay real, and you have to be true to yourself."

Staying true to herself, means maintaining certain limits. "Nudity I wouldn't do, not because I'm not comfortable with my body, it's just not something I would do."

Marla Boehr
Polaroid taken Mar 23rd."Also, I wouldn't do a smoking campaign, because I'm not comfortable with what it implies. I've known people that have died from it - people in my parents' family have actually died that way, so I don't want to encourage it."

Giovanni Model Management's Katie Martin says Marla definitely has her head on straight. The Toronto agency played host to Marla while she was in town to shoot a Lida Baday campaign last week. Katie calls Marla "very professional and confident," and feels her international experience has helped her grow as a model. "I think that she has traveled enough that she would be able to adapt to almost anything."

"My first trip was here (with Giovanni)," says Marla, "and I haven't actually been back since last summer, so it's been good to be back."

"I really like working in Canada. I hope to do more. I really like the people – they're genuinely nice people to work with."

When asked what else people should know about Canada's newest international runway star, the demure Marla pauses, and softly replies, "I think I would really want them to know me as an actual person - that I'm not just a pretty face, which is what sometimes comes across. They see all the glamour, but I'm actually like everyone else – I have the same feelings and emotions. Beauty isn't everything."

 

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Flare
Aug 2005
Scanned by me

 

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Sorry about the poor quality

 

[oicicup]

very tough looking... but i don't like that thing she does with her jaw on therunway... reminds me of how rianne used to do that... she should smile more

 

[AlmostFamous]

She looks best in those Flare pictures.

 

[A la mode]

I really like her. Here are some polaroids from modemodels.com

 

[Michael_05]

remarkable eyes !! very nice

 

[Gazillion]

Canada's wellspring of models is showing no signs of drying up. The latest example is Marla Boehr. The captivating Cancerian from Kelly Streit's Mode Models (home to Heather Marks) walked for Prada, Miu Miu and Louis Vuitton last season. The Alberta native can be seen in i-D and on the cover of Canadian Elle. No more blaming, please.

*hintmag.com

 

[Mr-Dale]

Canada's wellspring of models is showing no signs of drying up.

You can say that again

I love Marla Boehr and I hope she will be big for SS 06

 

[iperlchen]

Warehouse F/W 05 Campaign

very tough looking... but i don't like that thing she does with her jaw on therunway... reminds me of how rianne used to do that... she should smile more

Sharp eye

[glamourmagazine.co.uk]

 

[s*t*a*r]

i find her face so interesting

 

[fugfashion]

Marla Boehr in Catherine Malandrino from modemodels.com
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[iperlchen]

She's a newly wed!

 

[Ceptuouse]

shes gorgeous, expecially on the vogue cover!!

 

[fugfashion]

She's a newly wed!

really ?! didn't knew that ! thanks

*Marla Boehr being interviewed by Fashion File today at Thakoon.
*Marla Boehr being made up just before the show

(modemodels.com )

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