Puerto Rican model and actress who became the first Latina model to represent Estee Lauder cosmetics in 2011. In 2012, Smalls was ranked the #1 Model model in the world by Models.com, and entered Forbes magazine’s “World’s Highest-Paid Models” list for the first time, ranking at number eight with over $3 million in earnings in 2013. She has appeared in campaigns for many important fashion houses and designers such as Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, Lanvin, Missoni, Chloé, Alexander Wang, Versace, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Isabel Marant, Burberry, Moschino, Miu Miu, Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain, Fendi, Dior, DSquared², Valentino, Oscar De La Renta, DVF, Tommy Hilfiger, Anna Sui, Stella McCartney and many more. She appeared in five Victoria’s Secret Fashion shows from 2011 through 2015. She has also appeared in editorials for several international editions of Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, i-D, GQ, Dazed & Confused, Industrie, Interview, American and Spanish V, Glamour and W. Smalls has also appeared on the covers of major international magazines including Numéro, W, W Korea, Lui, Porter, Garage, Lucky, Dazed & Confused, Glam Belleza Latina, The Last Magazine, V, 10, Madame Figaro, Self, Grazia, The Edit, The Impression, Caras, ES Magazine, WSJ, POP, i-D, 032c, Narcisse, Document Beauty, WWD, Glamour, Stylist and CR Fashion Book. Born Joan Smalls Rodriguez on July 11, 1988 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to parents Betzaida Rodriguez and Eric Smalls, she has two sisters named Betsy and Erika. She graduated magna cum laude from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 11 July 1988
Birth Place: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Birth Name: Joan Smalls Rodriguez
Nickname: Joan
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Occupation: Model, Actress
Nationality: Puerto Rican, American
Race/Ethnicity: Multiracial
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Joan Smalls Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 112 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 51 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 10½”
Height in Meters: 1.79 m
Body Build/Type: Slim
Body Measurements: 32.5-24-34 in (83-61-86 cm)
Breast Size: 32.5 inches (83 cm)
Waist Size: 24 inches (61 cm)
Hips Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32B
Feet/Shoe Size: 9.5 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)
Joan Smalls Family Details:
Father: Eric Smalls
Mother: Betzaida Rodriguez
Spouse/Husband: Unmarried
Children: No
Siblings: Betsy Smalls (Sister), Erika Smalls (Sister)
Joan Smalls Education:
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico – Recinto de Guayama
Joan Smalls Facts:
*She was born on July 11, 1988 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
*She was discovered as a teen while shopping with her family in Hatillo.
*She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
*She was signed by Elite Model Management in 2007.
*She was named “Model of the Year” at the 9th Annual “Style Awards” in September 2012.
*She appeared on the “Return of the Supermodel” cover of American Elle in January 2014.
*She appeared in five Victoria’s Secret Fashion shows in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
*Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.