Liis Windischmann is a Canadian

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based in

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Early years

Windischmann first modeled at the age of 16. She was told to lose weight, which she decided against. Four years later she was spotted by a talent scout in a mall and began to work as a plus-size model.

Career

Windischmann has worked with brands including

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and Laura. In 2006, she hosted a half-hour TV show for

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on modelling. In 2007 she created the Fenomenal Calendar of plus size women and she created the Walk the Catwalk event where she encouraged the use of more sample sizes. She was the director of

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Agency. She is also the Fashion Insider for LouLou Magazine's 14+. In 2011, Windischmann was diagnosed with

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. As a result of her illness, she lost nearly 50 pounds.

References

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