Amina Shafaat
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| Date of birth | June 8, 1978 |
| Place of birth |  Lahore, Pakistan |
| Height | 5'6" (180 cm) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Weight | 120 lbs (55kg) |
| Spouse(s) | Ali Ahmed (Feb 6, 2006 - Present) |
Amina Shafaat is a Pakistani Model.
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[edit] Biography
Amina attended Lahore Grammar School and is a graduate of Kinnaird College, Lahore. She wanted to be a model or join showbiz.
Amina Shafaat (born Jun 8, 1978) is a Pakistani model who has achieved global fame and distinction for her statuesque figure and iconic good looks, which have led to success both at home, in Asia and internationally. Amina attended Lahore Grammar School and is a graduate of Kinniard college, Lahore. She had no intentions of becoming a model or joining showbiz.
Her introduction to showbiz was accidental. Khawar Riaz, a Fashion photographer, saw her in a party and made her a modeling offer which she initially refused. After taking permission from home, she started modeling. Her biggest break was Faakhir's song Dilruba. Shafaat feels that it's the best part of her short career. The idea of the video was conceived, keeping her in mind.
She has worked with many photographers including Khawer Riaz, Rehan Qureshi and Rizwan Beig. Amina is best known, as the model who refused to wear sleeveless dresses. People in the fashion industry predicted that her career will be short-lived and she would get very little work in industry, yet she continued to be part of many TV commercials. She has worked in many TV commercials - Pantene, Everyday, Fair & Lovely, Lipton, Sony, Paktel Tango and Nestle Pure Life to name a few. She was at her prime when she left modeling in early 2006.
According to her friends, Amina is a very friendly person and the fame hasn't changed her a bit. Amina is person who plan very little and believes in taking what life and fate has to offer. She is very fond of cooking and can make variety of Thai, Chinese and Pakistani dishes. She has two younger sisters.
[edit] Modeling
Her introduction to showbiz was accidental. Khawar Riaz, a Fashion photographer, saw her in a party and made her a modeling offer. Her biggest break was Faakhir's song Dilruba. Shafaat feels that it's the best part of her short career.
She has worked with many photographers including Khawer Riaz, Rehan Qureshi and Rizwan Beig. Amina is best known, as the model who refused to wear sleeveless dresses. People in the fashion industry predicted that her career will be short-lived and she would get very little work in industry, yet she continued to be part of many TV commercials. She has worked in many TV commercials. She was at her prime when she left modeling in early 2006.[1]
[edit] Personal Life
She is currently settled in Dubai and is working as a banker.
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