Mallory Snyder (born January 7, 1984) is an American model and television personality best known for her participation on MTV's reality television program The Real World: Paris and her work as a swimsuit model for Sports Illustrated.[1]
Early life
[edit]Born in Palatine, Illinois Snyder is a 2002 graduate of William Fremd High School.[2] Her father, Todd Snyder, played professional American football in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons from 1970 to 1973.
Career
[edit]The Real World
[edit]Snyder first appeared in the public eye when she appeared as a cast member on The Real World: Paris, which aired in 2003. Snyder was known on the show as a virgin who gave up her soccer scholarship at Iowa State University to participate in the taping of the show.[3] Snyder's looks gained the attention of the males in the house, especially Adam King and Ace Amerson, the latter whom she eventually dated.
Modeling career
[edit]Upon returning from Paris, Snyder decided to try modeling and almost immediately found success, appearing in the 2005 and 2006 Sports Illustrated magazine's annual swimsuit issue.[4] She has also modeled for the Abercrombie & Fitch and J.Crew clothing lines in addition to a 2006 appearance in Self magazine. In 2009 Mallory Snyder was voted USA Top Model of the year.[5]
Television appearances
[edit]Year | Title |
---|---|
2003 | The Real World: Paris |
2003 | French Kissing and Telling: The Real World Paris Reunion |
2004 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno |
References
[edit]- ^ Lee, Amber. "4. Mallory Snyder". Bleacher Report. November 17, 2011.
- ^ Brooks, Chad (June 4, 2003). "Palatine native finds 'Real World'". Chicago Daily Herald (All ed.). p. 18.
- ^ "'Shore' sweethearts, in name only". ESPN.com.
- ^ Ryan Pienciaki, Elaine Aradillas and Paul Chi. "The Real World: Where Are They Now?". People. Vol. 70. No. 7. August 18, 2008
- ^ "'USA Top Model 2009". USATOPMODEL.com.
External links
[edit]- Mallory Snyder at Fashion Model Directory
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Gallery, 2006
- USA Top Model 2009