Amanda Van Annan

Born into a family of intellectuals, politicians and diplomats, this spirited independent thinker at age 16 chose a different path. With a passion for the arts she attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, where within a year, Amanda was scouted by top makeup artist Susie Sollis. Susie persuaded Amanda to put her acting career on hold, personally introduced her to an agent at the world famous Unique Model Management and she was immediately signed. Within two weeks Amanda was shooting her first campaign for Vidal Sassoon. This campaign was distinctive because it was the introduction of Vidal Sassoon products to the ethnic populace. Even at the start of her career Amanda was breaking down barriers. Shoots and runway assignments in London, Paris, Milan and New York followed. Upon arrival in New York, she enrolled at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute to pursue her childhood passion for acting. Being on the Strasberg stage opened a whole new creative world full