Last Name: Maran
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: American
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown / green
Date of Birth: May 8, 1978
Place of Birth: Menlo Park, San Francisco
Height: 5'7.5" ; 172cm
Measurements: (US) 34-23-34 ; (EU) 86.5-58.5-86.5
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 8 ; (EU) 39
Agencies: 1 Model Management
Option Model Agency
Model Management - Hamburg
'D Management Group', Milan 'Storm', London 'Model Management', Germany
Advertisements: American Eagle, Andrew Marc, Bebe, Bloomingdale's, Carl's Jr., Clairol, Extase 'Pure Passion' fragrance, Fruit of the Loom, Gemey, GUESS?, Honora, Intimissimi, Mango, Maybelline, Neutrogena, Sisley, Tommy Hilfiger Denim & Underwear, Victoria's Secret
Magazine Covers: Australia: 'Marie Claire' - July 2001
France: 'Max' - July 2000; 'Cosmopolitan' - February 2005
Germany: 'Glamour' - March 2003; 'Petra' - July 2003; 'Glamour' - March 2004; 'Woman' - September 21 2004; 'Lucky' - Summer 2005
UK: 'Arena'- June 2004
US: 'Fitness' - May 1998; 'Examiner' - July 12, 1998; 'Glamour' - June 1998; 'Glamour' - June 1999; 'Shape' - October 1999; 'Self' - November 1999; 'Glamour' - February 2000; 'Glamour' - January 2001; 'Self' - April 2001; 'Lucky' - April 2001; 'Glamour' - November 2001; 'Self' - February 2002; 'Lucky' - March 2002; 'Glamour' - August 2003; 'Lucky' - December 2003; 'Maxim'- May 2004; 'Glamour' - January 2005; 'Lucky' - July 2005
Fashion Shows: ?
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, running, travelling, spending time with family and friends.
Notes: Josie was discovered by a scout after appearing in a fashion show that she was asked to appear in while she was at a barbecue in her home town. She featured in the 2000 & 2001 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Josie also appeared in the book 'A second decade of Guess? Images'.
Josie has starred in the independant films THE MALLORY EFFECT and SWATTERS, and has recently completed filming VAN HELSING for Universal Pictures opposite Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale.
Josie will also appear in Martin Scorsese's film AVIATOR in a supporting role opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and is currently set to star in the feature film LITTLE BLACK BOOK for Revolution Studios opposite Brittany Murphy, Holly Hunter and Kathy Bates.
She appeared in the 'Sports Illustrated knockouts five decades of swimsuit photography' book.
In 2007 she was 44th in the "Ask.Men Top 99 Most Desirable Women".
Josie Maran is a young star who is quickly capturing the attention of both the modeling world and most recently, the Hollywood community. After a successful career as the face of Maybelline, Maran went on to be featured in print campaigns for Guess, Gap, American Eagle and Ralph Lauren. She has been featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, as well as on the covers of such publications as Glamour, Self, Vogue, Marie Claire, Seventeen and Lucky. Yet, it is Maran’s upcoming film projects this year which will establish her as one of the talented breakout actresses of her generation.
Following her role in Van Helsing, Maran will next be seen in a starring role opposite Holly Hunter and Brittany Murphy in Little Black Book, released by Sony on October 15th. In this film, directed by Nick Hurran, Maran stars as Lulu, the ex-girlfriend of Stacy’s (Murphy) current boyfriend. After digging a bit too deep into Stacy’s boyfriend’s past, she discovers more details than she wants to know.
To top off her year, Maran will also star in the highly anticipated Martin Scorsese film The Aviator, the biographical account of Howard Hughes, also starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckinsale. Maran will portray the character of Thelma, a cigarette girl that captivates Hughes (DiCaprio) following their introduction by his press agent.
Maran continues to be the face of Maybelline, appearing in numerous domestic and international print ads and commercials. Additional film credits include starring roles in the independent feature films The Mallory Effect and Swatters.
Maran currently resides in Los Angeles.
