Michelle Monkhouse
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Michelle Kathleen Monkhouse (April 7, 1991 – February 17, 2011) was a Canadian
fashion model active from late 2000s to early 2010s before dying in a road accident at the age of 19.
, Monkhouse began modeling when she was in Grade 9 at Earl Haig Secondary School
, taking part in Toronto Fashion Week
and appearing on fashion magazines. Scouted by Ford Models
, she took part in New York Fashion Week
in 2009.
shows as one of Ford
's Top 50 featured new-faces, walking
along with numerous other Ford's featured models including Ariel Meredith
, Chanel Iman
, Hyoni Kang
, Jennifer Messelier, Kendra Spears
and Lakshmi Menon
.
, was driving to her barn in Stouffville, Ontario
to ride her horse when black ice
caused her to swerve into oncoming traffic, killing her instantly. She was 19 years old.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
fashion model active from late 2000s to early 2010s before dying in a road accident at the age of 19.
Biography
Born and growing up in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Monkhouse began modeling when she was in Grade 9 at Earl Haig Secondary School
Earl Haig Secondary School
Earl Haig Secondary School is a public high school with a student body of about 2,300 students in Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school's principal is Renata Gonsalves.-History:...
, taking part in Toronto Fashion Week
Fashion Week
A fashion week is a fashion industry event, lasting approximately one week, which allows fashion designers, brands or "houses" to display their latest collections in runway shows and buyers and the media to take a look at the latest trends. Most importantly, these events let the industry know...
and appearing on fashion magazines. Scouted by 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:...
, she took part in New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
in 2009.
NY F/W '09
She appeared in the 2009 Fall/Winter New York Fashion WeekNew York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
shows as one of Ford
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:...
's Top 50 featured new-faces, walking
Runway (fashion)
Runway or catwalk describes a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show In fashion jargon, "what's on the catwalk" or similar phrasing can refer to whatever is new and popular in fashion.- Exclusive...
along with numerous other Ford's featured models including Ariel Meredith
Ariel Meredith
Ariel Meredith is an American model who appeared in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1986, she did some part-time modeling starting in 1998 until she finished her schooling...
, Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman Robinson , known professionally as Chanel Iman, is an American fashion model perhaps best known for her work for Victoria's Secret.-Early life:...
, Hyoni Kang
Hyoni Kang
Hyoni Kang is a Korean fashion model. She won the 2008 Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest, the first East Asian to do so.She has shot editorials for Interview, Korean Vogue, and Flaunt magazine, appeared on the runway for Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Jason Wu, and appeared in a...
, Jennifer Messelier, Kendra Spears
Kendra Spears
Kendra Spears is an American fashion model, best known for her participation in the Ford Supermodel Of The World 2008 after winning a modeling contest via MySpace sponsored by Ford. She is also known for her likeness to American supermodel Cindy Crawford....
and Lakshmi Menon
Lakshmi Menon
Lakshmi Menon is an Indian model. She took up modelling to earn money while studying for a degree in sociology at the Bangalore University. After modelling in India for several years, she began her international career in 2006...
.
Death
On the morning of February 17, 2011, Monkhouse, then a first-year health and nutrition student at Ryerson UniversityRyerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
, was driving to her barn in Stouffville, Ontario
Stouffville, Ontario
Stouffville is the primary urban area within the Town of Whitchurch–Stouffville, Ontario, Canada. It is centred at the intersection of Main Street, Mill Street and Market Street.-History:...
to ride her horse when black ice
Black ice
Black ice, sometimes called glare ice or clear ice, refers to a thin coating of glazed ice on a surface.While not truly black, it is virtually transparent, allowing black asphalt/macadam roadways to be seen through it, hence the term "black ice"...
caused her to swerve into oncoming traffic, killing her instantly. She was 19 years old.