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Kiera ChaplinActress and model
Date of Birth: 01.07.1982
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Kiera Sunshine Chaplin
Kiera Sunshine Chaplin, born on July 1, 1982, is an actress and model from Northern Ireland. With ancestors from Ireland, England, and the Roma community, she is the granddaughter of the famous Charlie Chaplin and the great-granddaughter of Eugene O'Neill. She was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and spent her childhood living with her family in Switzerland. She currently resides in New York.
Modeling Career
Since the age of sixteen, Kiera Chaplin has been working as a professional model. She gained recognition by ranking seventeenth on the list of "most desirable brides in the world" according to American magazine 'FHM', and was also named one of the sexiest women, ranking seventh on the list published by 'GQ' magazine. In 2002, her photographs appeared in the prestigious annual Pirelli calendar, known for featuring the best models and actresses in the world. The calendar is only available through auctions and is reserved for highly influential individuals. Kiera has also posed for 'Maxim', 'Elle', 'Cosmo-Girl', and 'Lucky' magazines.
Acting Career
Kiera Chaplin has also ventured into acting, appearing in several films. Her filmography includes 'The Importance of Being Earnest' (2002), 'Yatna' (2005) produced by Bollywood, 'Aimee Semple McPherson' (2006), and Peter Fonda's 'Japan' (2008). 'The Independent' praised Kiera, stating that she has proven that success runs in her blood in Hollywood.
Other Ventures
In addition to her modeling and acting career, Kiera Chaplin serves as the chairperson of the film production company 'Limelight Films' and owns a 30% stake in the company. She has also lived in London, Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. Her net worth was estimated at thirty million pounds in the 2006 issue of 'Sunday Times'. Kiera revealed in an interview with 'The Mail on Sunday's Night & Day Magazine' that her favorite song is 'Anarchy in the UK' by the 'Sex Pistols'.
Despite her success, Kiera Chaplin was not involved in a high-profile drug smuggling and money laundering investigation that led to the arrest of several employees of 'Limelight Films', including her fiancé Alexander De Bassville, in June 2006.
