Drake Burnette

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Drake Burnette
Born
Kaylan Drake Burnette

c. (1985-12-28) December 28, 1985 (age 38)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater University of Texas at Austin (B.A.)
New York University
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBlue-green
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Kaylan Drake Burnette is an American actress and fashion model.

Early life and career

Burnette was born in Houston, Texas, [2] and studied art history at the University of Texas before moving to Los Angeles, California, hoping to intern as a production assistant. Instead she was cast as "Marfa Girl" in Larry Clark's feature film. In a New York Times review, A. O. Scott opined that although Burnette didn't "have much craft as an actress", she approached the role with a "sense of humor". [3] As a model, Burnette was (coincidentally) discovered in Marfa, Texas while on vacation in 2013. [4] She debuted at Celine's pre-fall 2013 fashion show, and has walked for designers like Marc Jacobs, Christopher Kane, Fendi, Marni, Missoni, Acne Studios, Stella McCartney, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Burberry, and Isabel Marant. [5] [6]

Burnette is pursuing a master's degree in filmmaking from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. [7]

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References

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  4. "Model Minute: Drake Burnette is Marfa Girl". Harper's Bazaar. Hearst Digital Media. March 30, 2015.
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  6. Leon, Sarah (February 24, 2014). "Drake Burnette Loves a Good Hat, Loathes Irrelevant Footwear". W Magazine. Bustle Digital Group.
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