Ashley Diana Morris

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Ashley Diana Morris
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Ashley Diana Morris, on February 8, 2014, at VIVA GLAM Magazine event
Born (1988-12-07) December 7, 1988 (age 34)
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Spouse
Geoffrey Gillespie
(m. 2013)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorHazel
Website www.ashleydianamorris.com

Ashley Diana Morris (born December 7, 1988) is a Canadian model and actress. In 2013, she became the newest Guess model after an accidental discovery in Vancouver. Morris was attending a concert by country music artist Dierks Bentley when she was spotted by fashion photographer Odette Sugerman (Guess, Vogue ), who happened to be sitting a few rows away. Sugerman arranged for Morris, who had never modeled before, to fly to Los Angeles to meet Guess designer and co-founder Paul Marciano and to test for the clothing brand. Soon after, Morris signed with Guess. Her initial work with Guess will be for the company's lingerie and bikini campaigns. [1] [2]

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Morris was also chosen by Hello! Magazine to represent one of the 50 Most Beautiful Stars in 2013. [3]

Morris in 2015 was picked to play the role of Rebecca Romijn in the movie The Unauthorized Full House Story which aired on August 22 on the Lifetime Network. [4]

Personal life

Morris broke her nose when she was younger and had surgery done on it when she was a teenager. [5] She told RAW Beauty Talks she chose to do the surgery because it was something that really bothered her and that she is still very happy about making that choice. [5]

Morris, who has a degree in theatre and English literature from the University of Toronto and a diploma in sports journalism from Centennial College, had a role on Global TV's short-lived Canadian teen drama series The Best Years . [6]

Morris met Vancouver cosmetic dentist Geoffrey Gillespie through the dentist's friend, who first encountered Morris while she was working as a bartender at Toronto steakhouse in 2010. [7] [8] On November 9, 2013, Morris and Gillespie wed in the Bahamas. [7] [8]

Filmography

Film and television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Air HockeyBlonde FanVideo
2006 Blood Creek SherylVideo
2006ChicknappingThaliaVideo
2006 The Smart Woman Survival Guide Lucy"Their Cup Runneth Over"
2007 The Best Years Shannon BielRecurring role (season 1)
2014 Rush Carey"Because I Got High"
2014 Package Deal Laughing Woman"The Break Up: Part 2"
2015 The Unauthorized Full House Story Rebecca Romijn TV film
2016Love on the SidelinesHunter St. JamesTV film
2017 The Arrangement Emily Coolidge"Pilot"
2022Harmony From The HeartCharlotteTV Movie
2022The JourneySuzy JamesTV Movie

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