Wednesday, October 28, 2009

From the Hip: Horror Festival Actor: Diarra Clemons


Diarra Clemons is a rising star in acting, modeling, event management and dance. Diarra was born in Montclair, NJ and moved from NJ to Atlanta, Florida, VA and Chicago before finishing high school. By moving with her family, Diarra learned to be a chameleon with her personality and adapt to new situations quickly. Diarra used these skills to portray her emotions while acting.

Diarra began acting at a young age in school plays and in the church. She started ballet lessons at the age of 5. Diarra took voice lessons in elementary school and sang in her family's church choir growing up. Diarra played the piano, viola and clarinet in band as well. By competing in dance teams in high school and college, Diarra learned dancing would be a part of her life forever. Diarra started her modeling career with World Talent Productions in Chicago at age 16. She participated in local televised pageants and was coached in modeling and runway technique. In her junior year of college, Diarra was signed to a modeling contract with the prestigious New Faces Modeling Agency in VA. Under her agent's tutor, Diarra developed superior modeling technique and booked work with local malls and various campaigns.

Diarra strengthened her professional acting and modeling skills in independent films, television specials with National Geographic and major fashion shows in the D.C. area. These experiences made Diarra want to expand her network in entertainment and conquer a new market. After graduating from the beautiful campus of George Mason University in Virginia with a college degree in International Communications/Business Minor, Diarra Clemons took a chance and relocated to Manhattan.

With experience working at the IRS, Department of Justice and Ricci Communications while in school in a communications role, Diarra quickly jumped onto the career track within NY.
Diarra secured two contract positions with Next Level Marketing and Alloy Marketing working in communications and promotions. Showing leadership skills in both companies, she was quickly promoted to Event Manager and managed staffs in various promotional events in the NYC/Northern NJ market. Diarra has managed and worked with various events and companies including Marlboro, Nike, NY Mets, Nintendo, Hummer, International Fight League, JP & Morgan, MTV, Shop-Rite Grocery Stores, Novartis/Femara Pharmaceuticals, NJ Pure Medical Malpractice Insurance, Clairol Herbal Essences, Midori Liquor, TGV Train, Fleet Week and Alize Liquor to name a few. Diarra took her business into her own hands and started a weekly event working with Hawaiian Tropic and managing models at the trendy Grand Nightclub in Manhattan, NY. Diarra currently works as the Nightlife Market Manager for GMR Marketing's promotional campaigns. Diarra contracts new clubs, bars and lounges for GMR's promotional events in Manhattan, NY. She also oversees the entire staff of Managers and Promotional Models who work nightly promotions within Manhattan for GMR. Diarra has progressed in Event Management and is working towards successfully establishing her own business in the coming years.

Diarra is always looking to expand her horizons in the NYC entertainment world. She is currently signed to MMG - Model Management Group in NY and D2 Models in Los Angeles, CA. Diarra has been booked as a spokesmodel for the International Fight League - IFL, Remy Martin Cognac, Culture Hair Products, Flock.com, Malibu and Cointreau Noir. She is the 1st Runner-Up in the Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Pageant in DC and 3rd Runner-Up in the Ms Planet Beach Bikini Pageant at Vernon Downs Casino, NY. She has been a Top 10 finalist in the Miss Bikini USA Pageant in NY and Red Hot Pageant in Atlantic City as well. She has landed roles in MTV, ABC and NBC television productions. Diarra has also been Maxim Magazine's Hometown Hotties and Cuervo Hot 101 Finalist. Diarra has graced the pages of magazines and catalogs including Ellie Fine Hats & Accessories Catalog, Hype Hair Magazine, Picturesque Magazine, Name It! Magazine and Braids & Beauty Magazine to name a few. Diarra has walked in the fashion shows of hot upcoming NYC designers. She has also starred and acted in several films including "Cash Rules" and "Don't Blink" by Russell Simmons Productions and Warner Brothers Films. She has NY theater experience from acting in two Off-Broadway plays in the Can'Noli series at the Producers Club in NY. She is currently working on her singing career as well.

Diarra is signed with MMG - Model Management Group in NY. Please contact MMG at www.nymmg.com to use Diarra as an actress or model in your productions.

Diarra is also signed with D2 Models in Los Angeles, CA. To book her in your productions, please contact D2 Models at http://models.direct2pro.com/~model_4325 and fill out a booking inquiry.

Diarra manages events in the NY area for several marketing companies and clients. To have Diarra manage your event, please contact her in the contact link.


Any questions, comments or fan mail can be e-mailed to Info@DiarraClemons.com.

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