Tanisha Harper

Tanisha Harper is an American model, actress, and television host. Born in Tokyo, Japan, she is of mixed Cherokee and African American descent. Harper was discovered at the age of 15 in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, and began her successful modeling career with the Ford Model Agency. She has worked in print, runway, and commercial modeling, appearing in editorials for magazines such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, and In Style. Harper has also appeared in adverts and catalogs for brands like L'Oréal, Smashbox, MAC Cosmetics, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, and Tommy Hilfiger. She has made television appearances on shows including Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks, and the Today Show, and competed on the sixth season of Project Runway, finishing in second place.