Donna Feldman (born April 28, 1982) is an American model, actress, and TV host. Feldman is known for her role in the American soap opera ''
Fashion House
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''. She also made a
cameo appearance
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in the 2008 American comedy film ''
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
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.''
Early years
Donna was born and raised in
Calabasas, California
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Russian Jewish
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and
Polish Jewish
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descent.
Feldman was discovered while obtaining a marketing and merchandizing degree at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. After graduation she pursued her career in modeling.
Career
Modeling
Feldman is a commercial fashion model who appears in magazines such as ''GQ'', ''Maxim'', "Marie Claire", "Esquire", and "FHM" to name a few. She has appeared on the cover of '' FHM Australia'', ''Esquire'' in the Czech Republic, ''Maxim'' in Germany, ''GQ'' in Mexico and "GQ" India, ''FHM'' in South Africa, and ''DT'' in Spain. Additionally, she has appeared on the covers ''AC Luxury'' magazine, ''Vegas Essential'', ''La Direct Stepping Out'', ''Fitness RX'', ''In Design'', and ''Shy'' magazine in the United States.
2010s
In 2010 Donna Feldman was voted USA Top Model of the year, in 2010s Feldman appeared in campaigns for Visa Blackcard, Kardashian Kollection, Bentley, Jockey, Conturelle lingerie, 1921jeans, Apart Fashion, Bebe, Bejeweled by Susan Fixel, Bellagio Resort, Belldini, Caesar's Palace, Christian Audigier, Christian Audigier Swimwear, Diesel, Faber Felina Lingerie, Finest Fashion,
Fila
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,
Jaguar
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, Lucky Brand, Madeleine, Miraclesuit Swimwear, Parisa Lingerie, Conturelle Lingerie, A. Che swimwear, Lisa Blue, Mouwad Jewelry, Tecumseh Shoes,
Nautica
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, New Yorker,
Panasonic
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, Platini Jeans, Pleasure State Vip, Pontiac for Sports Illustrated, Quelle, Rampage,
Revlon
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,
Sean John
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In 2016, the brand had ann ...
, Tara, Tart Collection, Target, Tornado, Varla,
Verizon Wireless
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,
Wella
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, Westfield Shopping Center and Zanetti.
2020s
As of 2021, she is signed to NTA Talent in Los Angeles, Ford Models in Chicago, Heffner Models in Seattle, Ice Models in Cape Town, Scout in San Francisco.
Acting
In 2003, she starred opposite
Justin Timberlake
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in the music video "''Señorita''". She also appeared in music videos "''Blame the Vain''" for
Dwight Yoakam
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, "''Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy)''" for
Sugar Ray
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, and "''Tired of Being Sorry''" for
Enrique Iglesias
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.
In 2005, Feldman was a trophy presenter at the 2005 Academy Awards, which led to her gaining a spot on ''
Deal or No Deal
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The centerpiece of this format is the final round (a ...
''. Feldman held the number 22 suitcase for most of the show's first season, but she left to pursue a role on Fashion House. Fashion House was a TV drama where Feldman played Gloria in 65 episodes, airing in over 50 countries worldwide.
In 2007, Feldman played a small part in the television show, ''Las Vegas''. In 2008, she was offered a role in
Adam Sandler
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's ''
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
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''. She was chosen by Sandler after he saw her in an editorial for ''Stuff'' magazine. Due to the success of that film, Feldman was offered a co-host position on ''The Fashion Team'' and a panelist position on ''Redeye''.
In 2011, Feldman appeared in a Visa Black card commercial and landed small television roles on ''Chuck'', ''Deadliest Warrior'', and ''Castle''.
In 2019, Feldman was cast in the movie ''My Killer Client'' and, in 2020, played Paula on television show, '' Magnum P.I.'' She was also cast in a recurring role on Tyler Perry's show, ''The Oval''.