The June 2011 issue of PLUS Model Magazine dedicated to friend and colleague Mia Amber New York, NY -- Jun 08, 2011
On May 10, 2011, PLUS Model Magazine and the entire plus size industry lost a role model, friend and industry leader, Mia Amber Davis <http://www.miaamberdavis.com/> . As Creative Editor-at-Large for PLUS Model Magazine, Mia Amber was an integral member of the team and to honor her memory, Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Jones, has put together a visually stunning tribute including images and footage from Mia's career in, "Getting to Know Our Cover Model Mia Amber Davis," as well as special thoughts from Erica Watson, Tara Taylor, Gwen DeVoe, Marie Denee, Sharon Quinn, Shante Gordon, Monif C., and fashion giants Ashley Stewart & Just My Size.
Ms. Jones, a longtime personal friend of Mia Amber's, shares in her Editor's Letter, "There are many passionate people in the plus size industry, but I believe that what separated Mia from the rest was her genuine love for the women she represented. She was more than just a model, she knew that being a size 18, while many others were '"shrinking" within the plus size industry, gave her a voice that needed to be heard."
Gwen DeVoe, Creator and Executive Producer of Full Figured Fashion Week, shares, "I will sincerely miss Mia's drive, her professionalism, her creativity, her kindness, her friendship, and her genuine love for our industry. Indeed, she was our undisputed Plus Size Super Model."
Stephanie Penn-Danforth, Editor-in-Chief of sister magazine Daily Venus Diva Magazine, shares, "Many of us remember seeing Mia Amber as Rhonda, the curvy statuesque beauty in the cult comedy Road Trip. Seeing her proudly display her curves in a feature film was the confidence booster that many plus size women needed; She made it okay to be proud of every curve but most of all she made it okay to be unapologetic for being a plus size girl and/or woman." A fund has been set up in Mia's name called, "The Mia Amber Fund;"
To make a donation visit www.miaamberfund.com .
More on Mia Amber Davis:
According to Mia Amber's Publicist, "Mia Amber passed away on Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles, CA. After experiencing issues with her knee, Mia underwent surgery Monday in LA to remove small tumors from her left knee. Hours immediately after her surgery, Mia felt sore, but was hopeful about her recovery. However the next day she experienced a stint of dizziness and was rushed to the emergency room. Upon reaching the emergency room, the unimaginable happened when Mia lost consciousness and the doctors were not able to revive her. Mia died at age 36, survived by her husband Michael Yard, mother Ida Davis and a host of family and friends."
Contact: Madeline Jones, 646.234.6745, maddy@plusmodelmagazine.com
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