About Cherie Wimberly
Biography
Born into a world where dreams often seem unattainable, Cherie Wimberly shattered the barriers of convention to become an icon of beauty, intellect, and talent. From the runway to the silver screen, from the pages of literature to the halls of pageantry and beyond, Cherie's journey has been one of resilience, determination, and unparalleled success in a broad spectrum of the entertainment industry including modeling, pageants, and acting.
As a beacon of beauty and sophistication, Cherie's expertise in pageantry became widely sought after. She served as a mentor and coach to aspiring contestants, imparting invaluable wisdom and guidance honed through years of experience. Her keen eye for detail and genuine passion for empowering others propelled many to success on the pageant stage and high fashion runway.
Through her groundbreaking workbook series The Ultimate Pageant Notebook, Cherie has equipped thousands of aspiring contestants with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to succeed in the fiercely competitive world of pageantry. Her approach was both practical and empowering, offering step-by-step guidance on everything from interview techniques to stage presence, general preparation tips to budgeting and acquiring sponsors.
Today, Cherie stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, the beauty of diversity, and the importance of authenticity. Her journey from small-town dreamer to global icon serves as an inspiration to millions, proving that with passion, resilience, and unwavering determination, anything is possible.
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MODELING
MAGAZINES
Elle
Cosmopolitan
Vogue Italia
Harpers Bazaar
Maxim
Salon
Tampa Tribune
Womans World
Working Mother
MAGAZINE COVERS
Boca Raton
Ocala
Bella
The Sun
Miami Mensual
Palm Beach Illustrated
CATALOGS
Dillards
Lillie Rubin
Macys
JCPenney
Bealls
Belk
Kohls
Burda
Adverba
Quelle
Sport Chek
Ay-Yildiz
Tail
ABS
Tony Shoes
Nila Shields
Sporting Look
Styles for Less
Monique Bridal
Venus Bridal
Beauty Trends
ADVERTISEMENTS
Framesi
Windmere
Revlon
Kodak
Dillards
Bealls
Platex
Petsmart
Empire Beer
Lillie Rubin
Finch Paper
Fort Walton Beach
Oscar de la Renta
Serengeti Sunglasses
The Ritz-Carlton
RUNWAY
Davids Bridal
Venus Bridal
Bisou Bisou
Monique Bridal
Vidal Sassoon
Dillards
Burdines
Macys
Tiffany & Co.
Bloomingdales
Saks 5th Avenue
CALENDARS
Iron and Lace
Napa Auto Parts
COMMERCIALS
Disney
Zoom
Kodak
Buick
AOL
Lori Davis
Isotoner
Time-Life Records
Orlando Regional Hospital
Phone Guard
Wyndham Resorts
American Express
MUSIC VIDEOS
Country Lady
FILM
Bad Boys
The Room
Eye for an Eye
TELEVISION
Frasier
Campus Cops
General Hospital
Bailey Kippers POV
Star Search
Baywatch Nights
Models Inc
The Nanny
Saturday Night Live
Seinfeld
JAG
Runaway with the Rich and Famous
THEATER
Taming of the Shrew
Tribute
Welcome to the Moon
Julius Caesar
PAGEANTS
National Judge - Sunburst Pageants
Mock Panel Judge - Miss America System
Judges Liaison - Miss America System
Consultant - Mrs America System
Choreographer - Miss USA System
Consultant - Miss USA System
AWARDS
Model of the Month - National Enquirer
Model of the Month - City Net Magazine
Miss Photogenic - Miss Los Angeles USA
Finalist 3RU - Miss Florida USA
Finalist 1RU - Elite Model Search
Model of the Year - Empire International
4-Star Spokesmodel Winner - Star Search
EDUCATOR
Barbizon - Modeling Instructor, Curriculum Author
Stephen Mitchell Studios - Youth Acting Instructor
University Center for the Performing Arts - Youth Instructor
Social Acting - Youth Acting Coach
Private Coach - Modeling, Acting, Pageants (All Ages)
WRITING
Examiner.com - National Modeling and Pageants Examiner
AXS.com - Entertainment and Fashion Contributor
Huffington Post - Contributor
The Mighty - Contributor
Ezine Articles - Expert Author
Antique Times Magazine - Writer
State Award Winner - Creative Writing
Ultimate Pageant Preparation Book Series - Author
Various Book Projects - Editor, Ghost Writer
Various Television Projects - Writer, Co-Writer