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Omahyra by Philip Mueller

January 29, 2009, 4:00 pm 4 Comments

Magazine: Indie Magazine

Issue: Fall 2008

Photography by Philip Mueller

Model: Omahyra Mota Garcia

Website: www.phmphoto.com

Omahyra Mota is a Dominican model and actress. She made a name for herself in the fashion industry as a chic punk model. Mota has modeled for designers such as Bill Blass, Alexander McQueen, Cynthia Steffe, Fendi, Nina Ricci, Sean John, Baby Phat, Heatherette, Jean Paul Gaultier, Roca Wear, Samantha Treacy, and Jay McCarroll. Also, she was flown in especially by Gwen Stefani for L.A.M.B.'s show during New York's 2005 Fashion Week.

She has also worked with Terry Richardson. The 25 years old Mota is known for modeling in both men's and women's clothing. Mota was voted one of People magazine's 50 most beautiful people in 2001. She walked the Victoria's Secret runway in the same year.