Birth name: Elsa Benitez Yañez
Date of Birth: December 8, 1977
Place of Birth: Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican
Occupation: Model
Height: 5 ft 10.5 in; 1.79 m
Measurements: 34-24-34 (in); 86-61-86 (cm)
Benitez in one sentence – Elsa is the perfect representative of the exotic Mexican female beauty.
Quotes:
Latin women are the most beautiful women in the world.
I feel very desirable when wearing some nice lingerie on or just when I have a t-shirt and jeans on; I guess it depends on the mood I’m in at the moment.
Modeling is not just glamour and fun, it is also hard work that can be very stressful at times.
Interesting Facts:
Benitez started her modeling career at age of 15 when she participated in the 1992 Ford Supermodel of the World contest.
Benitez is an internationally famous Mexican model that appeared in the 1999 Pirelli Calendar, modeled for Victoria’s Secret, graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2001, etc.
Elsa graced many magazine covers including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Glamour, etc. She has also done many advertizing campaigns and modeled for major brands such as Victoria’s Secret.
In 2004 Elsa was one of the judges at the Miss Universe 2004 Competition.
Benitez was the host of Mexico’s Next Top Model seasons 1 and 2.
Go to Elsa Benitez Gallery or to Beautiful Mexican Women
Always remember that true beauty comes from within.