Today she is recognized the world over as the exotic brunette with the full lips and the body that defies description. She's also called "The Frederick's Girl"...
Yvette's story began in Massapequa, Long Island, New York. Born the second daughter of immigrant parents (her father is German, her mother is Armenian) she grew up in a loving and encouraging family. Her father's work moved the family to California when she was 10. By 15 she'd already graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA . Her dreams of working in music and the entertainment business won out over college plans when she was approached by an agent from Elite modeling agency during an afternoon shopping outing with her mother. That chance meeting led to a whirlwind modeling career...
Over the next 2 years she lived and worked throughout Europe and Asia. Upon her return to her home base of Los Angeles her list of clients quickly became extensive. Some of her career highlights included a major Maybelline Makeup campaign and of course her extended affiliation with Frederick's of Hollywood. She quickly gained noteriety in the area of lingerie and swimwear and as a result has worked with pretty much every major company in those fields. Her high profile caused Playboy to ask her to be a playmate- an offer which she decided to turn down at the time.
Yvette also has worked with dozens of companies on their national and regional commercial campaigns- including Mc Donald's, Burger King, Pringles, Coke, Mountain Dew, Jordache, Taco bell, KFC, Kellogg's, Nivea, Redken, Herbal Essence, KMS, Miller Beer, Budweiser, Tecate, West Cigarettes, Nike and Orangina to name a few. She's also been featured in over 100 calendars and posters and several well known music videos and was featured on the cover of Elle, Vogue and Sport, and in the pages of Fitness, Mens Fitness, Shape, Mademoiselle, Moda and many others. Her acting career has taken her in many directions- most recently she appeared in the film "Swordfish" with John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, and Halle Berry. Yvette is also a successful recording artist. Her debut CD "All For The Sake Of Love" has been hailed by critics and fans the world over and she's currently working on a follow up album.
She continues modeling in conjunction with her other endeavors and has decided to bring you YVETTTENELSON.COM as a way of expressing herself and staying in closer contact with her fans.