Mercedes Yvette Scelba-Shorte, also known as Mercedes Yvette (born August 24, 1981 in
New Jersey
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), is an American fashion model and actress. She was a contestant on
Cycle 2 of ''
America's Next Top Model
''America's Next Top Model'' (abbreviated ''ANTM'' and ''Top Model'') is an American reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance to ...
''. During the show, Scelba-Shorte revealed that she has
lupus
Lupus, technically known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. Symptoms vary among people and may be mild to severe. Commo ...
, an autoimmune disease.
Before ''Top Model''
Scelba-Shorte was studying at
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge (CSUN or Cal State Northridge) is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. With a total enrollment of 38,551 students (as of Fall 2021), it has the second largest un ...
before auditioning for ''America's Next Top Model''. She was eventually chosen as one of the 12 finalists on Cycle 2 of ''America's Next Top Model'', which aired in 2004. In 2000, she also appeared in the
MTV
MTV (Originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable channel that launched on August 1, 1981. Based in New York City, it serves as the flagship property of the MTV Entertainment Group, part of Paramount Media Networks, a di ...
reality show ''
Fear
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''.
Modeling and acting career
On
Cycle 2 of ''
America's Next Top Model
''America's Next Top Model'' (abbreviated ''ANTM'' and ''Top Model'') is an American reality television series and interactive competition in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and a chance to ...
'', Mercedes received two ‘first call outs’ and won one challenge, eventually placing second.
After appearing on ''America's Next Top Model'', Scelba-Shorte became a spokesperson for the
Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), founded in 1977, is a national voluntary health organization based in Washington, D.C., with a network of chapters, offices and support groups located in communities throughout the United States. The Founda ...
.
She signed with Nous Model Management and has also landed small roles in a number of
TV shows
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including ''
One on One'', ''
All of Us
''All of Us'' is an American sitcom television series that premiered on the UPN network in the United States on September 16, 2003, where it aired for its first three seasons. On October 1, 2006, the show moved to The CW, a new network formed b ...
'', and ''
The Bold and the Beautiful
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''.
She has appeared on the cover of ''Wedding Dresses'' magazine in 2005, ''Lupus Now'' magazine (Fall 2004 and Fall 2007), and ''Arthritis Today''. She has also graced the pages of ''
Teen Vogue
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''. Her commercial credits include
Chili's
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History
Chili's first location, a converted postal stati ...
,
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Target
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Physical items
* Shooting target, used in marksmanship training and various shooting sports
** Bullseye (target), the goal one for which one aims in many of these sports
** Aiming point, in field artillery, fi ...
,
Hewlett Packard
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,
Sears
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,
AT&T
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,
Payless Shoes
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,
Bell South
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, and
Chevy
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. Other modeling credits include
Anchor Blue,
Kohl's
Kohl's (stylized in all caps) is an American department store retail chain, operated by Kohl's Corporation. it is the largest department store chain in the United States, with 1,165 locations, operating stores in every U.S. state except Hawa ...
,
Old Navy
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,
Wal-Mart
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,
Halston
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His minimalist, clean designs, often made of cashmere or ultrasuede, were ...
,
Mervyn's
Mervyn's was an American middle-scale department store chain based in Hayward, California, and founded by Mervin G. Morris (1920–2021). It carried national brands of clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, electronics ...
,
Target
Target may refer to:
Physical items
* Shooting target, used in marksmanship training and various shooting sports
** Bullseye (target), the goal one for which one aims in many of these sports
** Aiming point, in field artillery, fi ...
, and
Macy's
Macy's (originally R. H. Macy & Co.) is an American chain of high-end department stores founded in 1858 by Rowland Hussey Macy. It became a division of the Cincinnati-based Federated Department Stores in 1994, through which it is affiliated wi ...
. Her runway credits include: DSquared2 Milan Fashion Show Spring 2004,
Rock & Republic
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, Studios John Sakalis Fall 2004 and Ellegirl presents Dare To Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Models 2005. Scelba-Shorte was also in a commercial for
Chili's
Chili's Grill & Bar is an American casual dining restaurant chain. The company was founded by Larry Lavine in Texas in 1975 and is currently owned and operated by Brinker International.
History
Chili's first location, a converted postal stati ...
restaurant in 2007 and was featured in the Kay's catalog for Holiday 2007. She can be found modeling
Mandy Moore's Mblem line and landed her first beauty campaign for
Leeza Gibbons
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' Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup. Scelba-Shorte was featured in the VisitCalifornia.com "Misconceptions" 2010 commercial alongside Jason Mraz, Kim Kardashian, Betty White, and the Jonas Brothers.
Scelba-Shorte left Nous Model Management in Los Angeles in 2008. She then signed to Elite Model Management, L.A,
[ ] and now is signed to Industry Model Group under the name of Mercedes Yvette.
References
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African-American actresses
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People from New Jersey
People from Greater Los Angeles
1981 births
Living people
People with lupus
America's Next Top Model contestants
California State University, Northridge alumni
Top Model finalists
Female models from New Jersey
21st-century African-American people
21st-century African-American women
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