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Tera Patrick

2012-01-20T23:41:02Z

Kiomarv: Tera Patrick's real name, Linda Ann Hopkins, has been confirmed by reputable sites such as askmen.com and imdb.com, so please research this before removing her real name from the site again.

{{Biobox new
| name = Linda Ann Hopkins
| photo = [[Image:Tera_Patrick.jpg|240px]]
| alias = Tara Patrick Tera Patrick Sadie Jordan Brooke Thomas Tera Hopkins Brooke

| birth month = July
| birth day = 25
| birth year = 1976
| birth ref =
| birth location = Great Falls, Montana, USA

| death month =
| death day =
| death year =
| death ref =
| death location =

| years active = 1999-present
| ethnicity = Asian
| ethnicity2 = Caucasian
| nationality = American

| measurements = 36-24-38
| bra/cup size = {{bra|36|DD}}
| natural tits = n
| implant type = Silicone
| pierced nipples =

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| weight = {{weight|lb=121}}
| body type = Average
| eye color = Brown
| hair color = Black
| hair color2 =
| hair length = Long
| hair shape = Straight
| underarm hair = n
| pubic hair = trimmed, landing strip, shaved
| blood =

| playmatemonth =
| playmateyear =
| petmonth = 2
| petyear = 2000

| topless = y
| bush = y
| frontal = y
| pink = y

| solo = y
| solodildo = y
| solofisting =

| lesbian = y
| lesbiandildo = y
| lesbianfisting =

| blowjob = y
| hardcore = y
| anal = y
| dp =
| fisting =

| bondage =
| watersports = yes
| fistingmen =

| homepage = http://www.terapatrick.com/
| blog =
| livejournal =
| twitter = tera1patrick

| myspace = terapatrick
| youtube =
| xpeeps =

| modelmayhem =
| onemodelplace =
| deviantart =
| flickr =

| imdb = 0665927
| iafd = TaraPatrick
| afdb = 15054
}}
'''Tera Patrick''' (born July 25, [[1976]] in Great Falls, Montana) is the stage name of Linda Ann Hopkins, an [[American]] [[porn star]], [[adult model]], [[businesswoman]] and [[writer]]. She was [[Penthouse]] [[Pet of the Month]] for February 2000. She is the owner of porn production company Teravision.

== Career ==
Tera was discovered by a talent scout for the Eileen Ford Modeling Agency, and at the age of 13 she was signed to a contract to be a model. She moved to New York City shortly thereafter and her career as a runway and catalog model began. At 18, she left the world of modeling and enrolled at Boise State University where she received her associate's degree in nursing and a bachelor's degree in Microbiology.<ref name="rogreview"> [http://www.rogreviews.com/interviews/Tera_Patrick.asp Tera Patrick Interview] by Roger T. Pipe, RogReviews.com, July 2000</ref> She then transferred to University of California, Santa Barbara, where for financial reasons she began modeling again.

In the late [[1990s]], Tera began appearing in nude and softcore features. In [[2000]], she made the transition to hardcore porn in [[Andrew Blake]]'s ''Aroused''. She has since appeared in more than seventy adult features.

Tera was ''[[Penthouse]]'' magazine's [[Pet of the Month]] for February 2000 and was selected as "Pet of the Year" runner-up. She also appeared on the cover and in a pictorial in the March 2002 issue of ''[[Playboy]]''.

Tera was the publisher of ''Genesis'' magazine, a popular men's magazine, beginning in 2003. She appeared on the cover of seven issues of the publication.

Tera was featured on the cover of the July 2006 edition of the mainstream magazine ''FHM''. Tera, who had been named one of ''FHM''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 100 sexiest women, was the first porn star to appear on the cover. She was also a sex columnist for ''FHM'' (U.K.) from 2003 to 2008.

In 2010, Tera's memoir, ''Sinner Take All,'' was released, and she starred in the (non-porn) Indonesian horror film ''Rintihan kuntilanak perawan'' ("The Moaning of the Virgin Ghost")

She also has [http://www.shoptits.com/terapatrick.aspx a line of T-shirts] with TITS (Two In The Shirt) Brand.

==Other appearances==
Tera has been a frequent and favorite guest of Howard Stern on his TV and radio programs. She has also appeared on the animated television series ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' as herself.

Tera was made into a playable character in the video game ''Backyard Wrestling 2'', is available as Downloadable Content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game ''Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed'', and has an official game, ''Virtual Tera''.

== Her breasts ==
In the mid-2000s, she had her naturally [[D cup]] breasts enlarged to [[DD]], which became a subject of controversy among porn fans.

== Awards ==
* '''2000'''
** ''[[Penthouse]]'' [[Pet of the Month]] for February
** Hot D'Or - "Best New Starlet"
* '''2001'''
** [[AVN]] Award - "Best New Starlet"<ref name="avn2001">{{cite web | url=http://avnawards.avn.com/winners/2001/ | title=Past Winners | date=2001 | publisher=[[AVN]] | accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref>
** ''Genesis'' Magazine - "Best New Cummer"
** XRCO Awards - "Best New Starlet"
* '''2002'''
** Runner-up [[Penthouse Pet]] Of The Year
** [[Hustler]] Honey<ref name=AskMen>{{cite web | url=http://www.askmen.com/toys/interview_150/178_tera_patrick_interview.html | title=Tera Patrick... We'd Love to Get Lucky With Her | accessdate=2007-07-07 | publisher=AskMen.com}}</ref>
* '''2004'''
** ''Genesis'' Magazine Pornstar of The Year
** FOXE Fan Favorite
* '''2005'''
** ''Genesis'' Magazine Pornstar of The Year
* '''2006'''
** FOXE Fan Favorite
** ''[[FHM]]'' 100 Sexiest Women
** VH1's Top 40 Hottest Rockstar Girlfriends & Wives
* '''2007'''
** F.A.M.E. Award for Favorite Female Starlet<ref name="fame2007">{{cite web | url=http://www.thefameawards.com/2007/press.aspx | title=2007 Fame Awards winners | work=TheFameAwards.com | accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref>
** Venus Berlin - "Best American Actress"
** E-Line Awards, Venus Berlin - "Best Performer, Best Businesswoman"
* '''2008'''
** F.A.M.E. Award - Favorite Female Starlet<ref name="fame2008">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefameawards.com/2008/winners-2008.aspx | title=2008 Fame Awards winners |work=TheFameAwards.com |accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://avn.com/performer/articles/30630.html |title=2008 F.A.M.E. Winners Announced at Erotica LA|accessdate= 2008-06-08 |author=David Sullivan |date=2008-06-07 |publisher=[[AVN]]}}</ref>
* '''2009'''
** AVN Hall of Fame inductee<ref name="avn2009">{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/34090.html |title=2009 AVN Award-Winners Announced |author=David Sullivan |date=2009-01-11 |publisher=[[AVN]] |accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref>
** F.A.M.E. Award – Favorite Female Starlet<ref name="fame2009">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefameawards.com/winners-2009.aspx | title=2009 Fame Awards winners |work=TheFameAwards.com |accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref><ref name="fame2009avn">{{cite web | url=http://business.avn.com/articles/35575.html |title=F.A.M.E. Award Winners Announced |author= |date=2009-09-13 |publisher=[[AVN]] |accessdate=2009-08-04}}</ref>
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== Gallery ==
[[Image:Tera123.jpg|thumb|left|220px]]
[[Image:Tera Patrick2.jpg|thumb|left|240px]]
[[Image:Tera-red-curtain.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Tera Patrick at <protect>[http://www.linkfame.com/terapatrick/go.php?pr=8&su=1&si=109&pa=index&ar=&ad=204975 TeraPatrick.com]</protect>]]
 

== If you like Tera Patrick, you may also like ==
* [[Noriko Aota]] - similar body

 
== Big tit movies / pictures of Tera Patrick ==
<protect>
* [http://www.linkfame.com/terapatrick/go.php?pr=8&su=1&si=109&pa=index&ar=&ad=204975 Tera Patrick official site]
{{colbegin|2}}
* {{danni}}
* {{digitaldesire}}
* {{earlmiller}}
* {{hustler}}
* {{macandbumble}}
* {{mrskin|tera-patrick-nude-c5093.html}}
* {{newsensations}}
* {{penthouse}}
* {{pornstarcom|13}}
* {{sexy-babes}}
* {{silverstonevideo}}
* {{suze}}
* {{twistys}}
* {{vivid}}
* {{wickedpictures}}
{{colend}}
</protect>
{{clearright}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* {{freeones}}
* {{FODT|77245}}
* {{thenudeeu|6535}}

{{clearall}}

{{2000 pets}}
{{GFDL}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Fashion models]]
[[Category:Porn stars]]
[[Category:Businesswomen]]
[[Category:Writers]]
[[Category:Bondage models]]
[[Category:Andrew Blake models]]
[[Category:Anton Fury models]]
[[Category:David Lockard models]]

Margaret Scott

2011-12-17T07:45:38Z

Kiomarv:

{{Biobox new
| name = 
| photo = [[Image:5402 Margaret Scott 00.jpg|240px]]
| alias = Marilyn Waltz

| birth month = November
| birth day = 5
| birth year = 1931
| birth ref =
| birth location = Waukesha, Wisconsin

| death month = December
| death day = 23
| death year = 2006
| death ref =
| death location = Medford, Oregon

| years active = 
| ethnicity = Caucasian
| ethnicity2 =
| nationality = American
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| bra/cup size = {{bra|36|C}}
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| eye color = Brown
| hair color = Blonde
| hair color2 =
| hair length = Shoulder length
| hair shape = Wavy
| underarm hair =
| pubic hair =
| blood =

| playmatemonth = February
| playmateyear = 1954
| petmonth =
| petyear =

| topless = Yes
| bush = No
| frontal = No
| pink = No

| solo =
| solodildo =
| solofisting =

| lesbian =
| lesbiandildo =
| lesbianfisting =

| blowjob =
| hardcore =
| anal =
| dp =
| fisting =

| bondage =
| watersports =
| fistingmen =

| homepage =
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| livejournal = 
| twitter = 

| myspace = 
| youtube = 
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| modelmayhem = 
| onemodelplace = 
| deviantart = 
| flickr = 

| imdb = 
| iafd =
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'''Margaret''' was an [[American]] [[adult model]] and actress. Scott was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the February 1954 issue of Playboy magazine. In the April 1954 and April 1955 issues, she was the [[Playmate of the Month]] again under her real name [[Marilyn Waltz]]. For more information on her, please see the article on [[Marilyn Waltz]].

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1954 playmates}}
{{1955 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

Tera Patrick

2011-12-15T04:07:00Z

Kiomarv:

{{Biobox new
| name =
| photo = [[Image:Tera_Patrick.jpg|240px]]
| alias = Tara Patrick Sadie Jordan Brooke Thomas Tera Hopkins Brooke

| birth month = July
| birth day = 25
| birth year = 1976
| birth ref =
| birth location = Great Falls, Montana, USA

| death month =
| death day =
| death year =
| death ref =
| death location =

| years active = 1999-present
| ethnicity = Asian
| ethnicity2 = Caucasian
| nationality = American

| measurements = 36-24-38
| bra/cup size = {{bra|36|DD}}
| natural tits = n
| implant type = Silicone
| pierced nipples =

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| weight = {{weight|lb=121}}
| body type = Average
| eye color = Brown
| hair color = Black
| hair color2 =
| hair length = Long
| hair shape = Straight
| underarm hair = n
| pubic hair = trimmed, landing strip, shaved
| blood =

| playmatemonth =
| playmateyear =
| petmonth = 2
| petyear = 2000

| topless = y
| bush = y
| frontal = y
| pink = y

| solo = y
| solodildo = y
| solofisting =

| lesbian = y
| lesbiandildo = y
| lesbianfisting =

| blowjob = y
| hardcore = y
| anal = y
| dp =
| fisting =

| bondage =
| watersports = yes
| fistingmen =

| homepage = http://www.terapatrick.com/
| blog =
| livejournal =
| twitter = tera1patrick

| myspace = terapatrick
| youtube =
| xpeeps =

| modelmayhem =
| onemodelplace =
| deviantart =
| flickr =

| imdb = 0665927
| iafd = TaraPatrick
| afdb = 15054
}}
'''Linda Ann Hopkins,''' better known as '''Tera Patrick,''' (born July 25, [[1976]] in Great Falls, Montana) is an [[American]] [[porn star]], [[adult model]], [[businesswoman]] and [[writer]]. She was [[Penthouse]] [[Pet of the Month]] for February 2000. She is the owner of porn production company Teravision.

== Career ==
Tera was discovered by a talent scout for the Eileen Ford Modeling Agency, and at the age of 13 she was signed to a contract to be a model. She moved to New York City shortly thereafter and her career as a runway and catalog model began. At 18, she left the world of modeling and enrolled at Boise State University where she received her associate's degree in nursing and a bachelor's degree in Microbiology.<ref name="rogreview"> [http://www.rogreviews.com/interviews/Tera_Patrick.asp Tera Patrick Interview] by Roger T. Pipe, RogReviews.com, July 2000</ref> She then transferred to University of California, Santa Barbara, where for financial reasons she began modeling again.

In the late [[1990s]], Tera began appearing in nude and softcore features. In [[2000]], she made the transition to hardcore porn in [[Andrew Blake]]'s ''Aroused''. She has since appeared in more than seventy adult features.

Tera was ''[[Penthouse]]'' magazine's [[Pet of the Month]] for February 2000 and was selected as "Pet of the Year" runner-up. She also appeared on the cover and in a pictorial in the March 2002 issue of ''[[Playboy]]''.

Tera was the publisher of ''Genesis'' magazine, a popular men's magazine, beginning in 2003. She appeared on the cover of seven issues of the publication.

Tera was featured on the cover of the July 2006 edition of the mainstream magazine ''FHM''. Tera, who had been named one of ''FHM''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 100 sexiest women, was the first porn star to appear on the cover. She was also a sex columnist for ''FHM'' (U.K.) from 2003 to 2008.

In 2010, Tera's memoir, ''Sinner Take All,'' was released, and she starred in the (non-porn) Indonesian horror film ''Rintihan kuntilanak perawan'' ("The Moaning of the Virgin Ghost")

She also has [http://www.shoptits.com/terapatrick.aspx a line of T-shirts] with TITS (Two In The Shirt) Brand.

==Other appearances==
Tera has been a frequent and favorite guest of Howard Stern on his TV and radio programs. She has also appeared on the animated television series ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' as herself.

Tera was made into a playable character in the video game ''Backyard Wrestling 2'', is available as Downloadable Content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 game ''Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed'', and has an official game, ''Virtual Tera''.

== Her breasts ==
In the mid-2000s, she had her naturally [[D cup]] breasts enlarged to [[DD]], which became a subject of controversy among porn fans.

== Awards ==
[[Image:Tera-red-curtain.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Tera Patrick at <protect>[http://www.linkfame.com/terapatrick/go.php?pr=8&su=1&si=109&pa=index&ar=&ad=204975 TeraPatrick.com]</protect>]]
* '''2000'''
** ''[[Penthouse]]'' [[Pet of the Month]] for February
** Hot D'Or - "Best New Starlet"
* '''2001'''
** [[AVN]] Award - "Best New Starlet"<ref name="avn2001">{{cite web | url=http://avnawards.avn.com/winners/2001/ | title=Past Winners | date=2001 | publisher=[[AVN]] | accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref>
** ''Genesis'' Magazine - "Best New Cummer"
** XRCO Awards - "Best New Starlet"
* '''2002'''
** Runner-up [[Penthouse Pet]] Of The Year
** [[Hustler]] Honey<ref name=AskMen>{{cite web | url=http://www.askmen.com/toys/interview_150/178_tera_patrick_interview.html | title=Tera Patrick... We'd Love to Get Lucky With Her | accessdate=2007-07-07 | publisher=AskMen.com}}</ref>
* '''2004'''
** ''Genesis'' Magazine Pornstar of The Year
** FOXE Fan Favorite
* '''2005'''
** ''Genesis'' Magazine Pornstar of The Year
* '''2006'''
** FOXE Fan Favorite
** ''[[FHM]]'' 100 Sexiest Women
** VH1's Top 40 Hottest Rockstar Girlfriends & Wives
* '''2007'''
** F.A.M.E. Award for Favorite Female Starlet<ref name="fame2007">{{cite web | url=http://www.thefameawards.com/2007/press.aspx | title=2007 Fame Awards winners | work=TheFameAwards.com | accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref>
** Venus Berlin - "Best American Actress"
** E-Line Awards, Venus Berlin - "Best Performer, Best Businesswoman"
* '''2008'''
** F.A.M.E. Award - Favorite Female Starlet<ref name="fame2008">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefameawards.com/2008/winners-2008.aspx | title=2008 Fame Awards winners |work=TheFameAwards.com |accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://avn.com/performer/articles/30630.html |title=2008 F.A.M.E. Winners Announced at Erotica LA|accessdate= 2008-06-08 |author=David Sullivan |date=2008-06-07 |publisher=[[AVN]]}}</ref>
* '''2009'''
** AVN Hall of Fame inductee<ref name="avn2009">{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/34090.html |title=2009 AVN Award-Winners Announced |author=David Sullivan |date=2009-01-11 |publisher=[[AVN]] |accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref>
** F.A.M.E. Award – Favorite Female Starlet<ref name="fame2009">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefameawards.com/winners-2009.aspx | title=2009 Fame Awards winners |work=TheFameAwards.com |accessdate=2009-10-29}}</ref><ref name="fame2009avn">{{cite web | url=http://business.avn.com/articles/35575.html |title=F.A.M.E. Award Winners Announced |author= |date=2009-09-13 |publisher=[[AVN]] |accessdate=2009-08-04}}</ref>
{{clearleft}}

== Gallery ==
[[Image:Tera123.jpg|thumb|left|220px]]
[[Image:Tera Patrick2.jpg|thumb|left|240px]]
 

== If you like Tera Patrick, you may also like ==
* [[Noriko Aota]] - similar body

 
== Big tit movies / pictures of Tera Patrick ==
<protect>
* [http://www.linkfame.com/terapatrick/go.php?pr=8&su=1&si=109&pa=index&ar=&ad=204975 Tera Patrick official site]
{{colbegin|2}}
* {{danni}}
* {{digitaldesire}}
* {{earlmiller}}
* {{hustler}}
* {{macandbumble}}
* {{mrskin|tera-patrick-nude-c5093.html}}
* {{newsensations}}
* {{penthouse}}
* {{pornstarcom|13}}
* {{sexy-babes}}
* {{silverstonevideo}}
* {{suze}}
* {{twistys}}
* {{vivid}}
* {{wickedpictures}}
{{colend}}
</protect>
{{clearright}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* {{freeones}}
* {{FODT|77245}}
* {{thenudeeu|6535}}

{{clearall}}

{{2000 pets}}
{{GFDL}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Fashion models]]
[[Category:Porn stars]]
[[Category:Businesswomen]]
[[Category:Writers]]
[[Category:Bondage models]]
[[Category:Andrew Blake models]]
[[Category:Anton Fury models]]
[[Category:David Lockard models]]

Marguerite Empey

2011-12-14T04:17:57Z

Kiomarv:

{{Biobox new
|name= Marguerite Empey
|photo=[[Image:Margueritte Empey Centerfold.jpg|240px]]
|alias=Diane Webber
|birth month=July
|birth day=29
|birth year= 1932
|birth location= Los Angeles, California, USA
|death month=August
|death day=19
|death year=2008
|measurements= 39-23-37
|bra/cup size={{bra|38|C}}
|natural tits= Yes
|height= {{height|ft=5|in=2}}
|weight= {{weight|lbs=}}
|eye color= Brown
|hair color= Red
|hair length= Shoulder
|hair shape= Straight
|pubic hair=
|blood=
|ethnicity= Caucasian
|nationality= American
|topless= yes
|bush=
|frontal=
|imdb=0916366
|playmatemonth= May
|playmateyear= 1955
|playmatemonth2= Feb
|playmateyear2= 1956
}}

'''Diane Marguerite Empey''' was an [[American]] [[adult model|model]] and [[actress]]. She was the daughter of screen writer Arthur Guy Empey.

Under the name Marguerite Empey she was ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine's [[Playmate of the Month]] in May 1955 and in February 1956, the latter of which includes an underwater photo which clearly shows her pubic hair — a ''Playboy'' first. The photos for her 1956 appearance were taken by softcore porn director [[Russ Meyer]].

==Work==
Marguerite Empey worked as a chorus girl and took formal ballet training. In 1961, she married Tom Webber. She later took an interest in nudism, appearing in numerous nudist and adult magazines. In her twelve year career as a pin-up model she graced the covers of such magazines as ''Escapade'', ''Frolic'', ''Jem'',''Modern Sunbathing'', ''Figure Quarterly'', and ''Monsieur'', and she was featured in the August 1975 issue of ''Esquire''. In all she appeared in more than thirty nudist and adult magazines from 1956-1967.

== Death ==
Marguerite died on [[August 19]], [[2008]] in Los Angeles at the age of 76 due to complications following surgery for cancer.

==Filmography==
* ''The Trial of Billy Jack'' (1974) .... Belly-Dance instructor
* ''The Witchmaker'' (1969) .... The Nautch of Tangier
* ''Sinthia, the Devil's Doll'' (1968) .... The Housewife
* ''The Swinger'' (1966) (uncredited) .... Model #12
* ''Mermaids of Tiburon'' (1962) .... Mermaid Queen

==Notable TV Appearances==
* ''Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea'' playing "Mermaid" in episode: ''The Mermaid'' (episode # 3.19) January 29, 1967
* ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' playing "The Other Woman" in episode: ''The Pearl Necklace'' (episode # 6.29) May 2, 1961
* ''Peter Gunn'' playing "Midge" in episode: ''Scuba'' (episode # 1.21) February 16, 1959

== Magazine Appearances ==
*''[[Playboy]]'' (USA) May 1955, "Playmate Of The Month"
*''[[Playboy]]'' (USA) February 1956, "Playmate Of The Month"
*''[[Fling]]'' Festival Vol 3 (Spring 1960)
*''[[Fling]]'' Festival Vol 6 (Spring 1961)
*''[[Fling]]'' Festival Vol 8 (Holiday 1961–1962)
*''[[Fling]]'' Vol 13 (May 1963)
*''[[Playboy]]'' (USA) January 2000, "Centerfolds of the Century"

== Big tit movies / pictures of Marguerite Empey ==
* {{playboyplus}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.javasbachelorpad.com/webber.html Dianne Webber Fansite]
*[http://www.bigbreastarchive.com/alphabetical/dianewebber/dianewebber.html Big Breast Archive.com - Dianne Webber]
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{GFDL}}
{{clearall}}
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{{1955 playmates}}
{{1956 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Actresses]]
[[Category:Fling models]]
[[Category:Puffy nipples]]
[[Category:Bunny Yeager models]]

Margaret Scott

2011-12-12T22:36:05Z

Kiomarv:

{{Biobox new
| name = 
| photo = [[Image:5402 Margaret Scott 00.jpg|240px]]
| alias = Marilyn Waltz

| birth month = November
| birth day = 5
| birth year = 1931
| birth ref =
| birth location = Waukesha, Wisconsin

| death month = December
| death day = 23
| death year = 2006
| death ref =
| death location = Medford, Oregon

| years active = 
| ethnicity = Caucasian
| ethnicity2 =
| nationality = American
| nationality2 =

| measurements = 36-23-34
| bra/cup size = {{bra|36|C}}
| natural tits = yes
| natural tits ref =
| implant type =
| pierced nipples =

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=4}}
| weight = {{weight|lb=}}
| body type =
| eye color = Brown
| hair color = Blonde
| hair color2 =
| hair length = Shoulder length
| hair shape = Wavy
| underarm hair =
| pubic hair =
| blood =

| playmatemonth = February
| playmateyear = 1954
| petmonth =
| petyear =

| topless = Yes
| bush = No
| frontal = No
| pink = No

| solo =
| solodildo =
| solofisting =

| lesbian =
| lesbiandildo =
| lesbianfisting =

| blowjob =
| hardcore =
| anal =
| dp =
| fisting =

| bondage =
| watersports =
| fistingmen =

| homepage =
| blog =
| livejournal = 
| twitter = 

| myspace = 
| youtube = 
| xpeeps =

| modelmayhem = 
| onemodelplace = 
| deviantart = 
| flickr = 

| imdb = 
| iafd =
| afdb =
| egafd =
| bgafd =
}}

'''Margaret''' was an [[American]] [[adult model]] and actress. Scott was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the February 1954 issue of Playboy magazine. In the April 1954 April 1955 issues, she was the [[Playmate of the Month]] again under her real name [[Marilyn Waltz]]. For more information on her, please see the article on [[Marilyn Waltz]].

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1954 playmates}}
{{1955 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

Margaret Scott

2011-12-12T22:32:51Z

Kiomarv:

{{Biobox new
| name = 
| photo = [[Image:5402 Margaret Scott cf.jpg|240px]]
| alias = Marilyn Waltz

| birth month = November
| birth day = 5
| birth year = 1931
| birth ref =
| birth location = Waukesha, Wisconsin

| death month = December
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'''Margaret''' was an [[American]] [[adult model]] and actress. Scott was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the February 1954 issue of Playboy magazine. In the April 1954 April 1955 issues, she was the [[Playmate of the Month]] again under her real name [[Marilyn Waltz]]. For more information on her, please see the article on [[Marilyn Waltz]].

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1954 playmates}}
{{1955 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

Margaret Scott

2011-12-12T22:27:34Z

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'''Margaret''' was an [[American]] [[adult model]] and actress. Scott was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the February 1954 issue of Playboy magazine. In the April 1954 April 1955 issues, she was the [[Playmate of the Month]] again under her real name [[Marilyn Waltz]]. For more information on her, please see the article on [[Marilyn Waltz]].

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1954 playmates}}
{{1955 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

Margaret Scott

2011-12-12T22:26:17Z

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'''Margaret''' was an [[American]] [[adult model]] and actress. Scott was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the February 1954 issue of Playboy magazine. In April of 1954 and April of 1955, she was the [[Playmate of the Month]] again under her real name [[Marilyn Waltz]]. For more information on her, please see the article on [[Marilyn Waltz]].

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1954 playmates}}
{{1955 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

Margaret Scott

2011-12-12T20:08:07Z

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'''Margaret''' was an [[American]] [[adult model]]. Scott was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the February 1954 issue of Playboy magazine. In April of 1954 and April of 1955, she was the [[Playmate of the Month]] again under the alias Marilyn Waltz. She was shot back in the days when Playboy purchased centerfold photographs from outside photographers and studios and did not shoot in-house, so, despite her three appearances, not very much is known about her.

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1954 playmates}}
{{1955 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

India Allen

2011-12-12T19:33:35Z

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'''India Allen''' (born June 1, 1965, Portsmouth, Virginia) is an [[American]] [[adult model]] and actress. Allen was [[Playmate of the Month]] in the December 1987 issue of Playboy magazine and was subsequently named [[Playmate of the Year]] in 1988.

In 1996, Allen was a witness in the civil trial of O.J. Simpson and testified that she had seen Simpson strike his then-wife Nicole Brown Simpson in 1983, when Allen was employed by a veterinary hospital in Beverly Hills, California.

==Filmography==
* Tattoo, a Love Story, 2002
* The Force, 1994
* Silk Degrees, 1994
* Seduce Me: Pamela Principle 2, 1994
* Wild Cactus, 1993
* Round Numbers, 1992

==Appearances in Playboy special editions==
* Playboy's Women on the Move September 1988 — front cover.
* Playboy's Book of Lingerie Vol. 6 March 1989.
* Playboy's Girls of Summer '89 August 1989.
* Playboy's Book of Lingerie Vol. 9 September 1989.
* Playboy's Girls of Summer '90 August 1990 — pages 8, 87, 97.
* Playboy's Book of Lingerie Vol. 15 September 1990.
* Playboy's Wet & Wild Women December 1990.
* Playboy's Video Playmates August 1993.
* Playboy's Wet & Wild Playmates September 1994 — pages 78–79, 84.
* Playboy's Book of Lingerie Vol. 78 March 2001.

== Big tit movies / pictures of India Allen ==
* {{playboy}} 

==External links==
* {{playboywiki}}
* {{freeones}}

{{1987 playmates}}
[[Category:Adult models]]
[[Category:Amazons]]

Lara Croft

2011-12-12T03:30:04Z

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:''For the Playboy Playmate, see [[Laura Croft]].''

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'''Lara Croft''' is the protagonist of Eidos Interactive ''Tomb Raider series'' series. Designed by Toby Gard, the heroine of the video game series has also been featured in movies, comic books, novels, and a series of animated shorts. In the two movies, she is portrayed by [[Angelina Jolie]]. In 2006, Lara was honored with a star on the Walk of Game,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.walkofgame.com/inductees/inductees.html|title = 2006 Walk of Game Inductees|accessdate = 2007-08-29}}</ref> and was awarded a Guinness World Record recognizing her as the "most successful human video game heroine."<ref>{{cite web|url = http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6147291.html|title = Lara Croft earns Guinness World Record|accessdate = 2007-08-30|author = Guy Cocker|date = 2006-04-07|publisher = GameSpot}}</ref>

Lara is generally presented as an intelligent, athletic, and somewhat reckless English woman of noble birth who travels the world in pursuit of priceless artifacts. Known as both an archaeologist and an adventurer, she frequently ventures into ancient, and often very dangerous, tombs and ruins. In addition to traps and puzzles, Lara encounters a variety of enemies including rivals, gangsters, dangerous animals (including dinosaurs), legendary creatures, and supernatural beings. The fantastic nature of her archaeology related adventures have drawn comparisons to Indiana Jones.

==Measurements==
In her first appearance as Lara Croft, [[Angelina Jolie]] was often asked about Lara Croft's measurements (compared to her own). In one interview she gave even further details:

:"This has been the big question. I’m a 36[[C]]. In the film, I’m a 36[[D]]. In the game, she’s a [[DD|double-D]] 40 with a 20-inch waist and 35-inch hips or something. I have a regular waist, regular hips, kind of like a boy. So we basically gave her a proper padded bra. But it wasn’t so far off, since I had to do the physical things. I’m fine with my breasts and I don’t think it’s something little girls look at and think “I should be that and get a breast implant.” It’s a part of her character, so you do it. But I want every young girl to know that is not completely me." <ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.tombraider.ws/news.php/id/218.html| title=Angelina in Action
| date=2001-06-02| accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref>

==Character creation==

Initially, designer Toby Gard focused on creating the settings for ''Tomb Raider'' and the main character was essentially an Indiana Jones clone. When this character was deemed unacceptable, Gard placed his attention on designing a new one. One factor that influenced Gard to use a female character was that he noticed many of his male co-workers preferred using female characters in Virtua Fighter. The redesigned character was initially a South American woman named Laura Cruz. She eventually evolved into an English woman named Lara Croft. Her name was picked from a phone book for sounding "UK friendly."<ref>[http://tombraider.gametap.com/ Tomb Raider Gametap Collection]</ref>

==Actor portrayal==
===Voice actresses (video games)===
Lara has been voiced by four actresses throughout the video game series:
* Shelley Blond in ''Tomb Raider''
* Judith Gibbins in ''Tomb Raider II'' and ''Tomb Raider III''
* Jonell Elliott in ''Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation'', ''Tomb Raider Chronicles'', and ''Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness''
* Keeley Hawes in ''Tomb Raider: Legend'', ''Tomb Raider: Anniversary''

===Film and animation===
Lara was brought to life by actress [[Angelina Jolie]] for the movies ''Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'' (2001) and ''Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life'' (2003).

In the 2007 Re\Visioned: Tomb Raider Animated Series, Lara was voiced by [[Minnie Driver]].<ref>[http://tombnews.com/news/2007070302/ Minnie Driver to voice Lara Croft in Re\Visioned]</ref>

===Models===
[[Image:Karima_Adabibe_Lara_Croft.jpg|thumb|right|200px| [[Karima Adebibe]] as the ''Legend'' era Lara Croft]]
Lara has also been portrayed by the following models for public appearances and promotions:
* [[Nathalie Cook]] 1996-1997 (the first model although unknown before ''Tomb Raider'' became famous)
* [[Rhona Mitra]] 1997-1998
* [[Vanessa Demouy]] 1997 (hired by a French video game magazine for a photoshoot)
* [[Nell McAndrew]] 1998-1999
* [[Lara Weller]] 1999-2000
* [[Ellen Rocche]] 2000 (hired by Brazilian distributor of Eidos' games to promote ''The Lost Artifact'')
* [[Lucy Clarkson]] 2000-2002
* [[Jill de Jong]] 2002-2004
* [[Karima Adebibe]] 2006-2008
* [[Alison Carroll]] 2008-Present

Nell McAndrew was immediately axed from her stint as Lara in 1999 after posing nude in an issue of ''[[Playboy]]''. This was partly due to the fact ''Playboy'' printed a reference to ''Tomb Raider'' on the cover (which was quickly removed at Eidos's demand).

Despite some initial reservations, on 14th February 2006, it was announced that a previously unknown 20-year-old sales assistant from London, [[Karima Adebibe]], would star as the new Lara Croft model and would shortly begin a training program to play the role. She retired in 2008.<ref>[http://smh.com.au/news/entertainment/meet-the-new-lara-croft/2006/02/15/1139890784210.html Meet the new Lara Croft - People - Entertainment - smh.com.au]</ref>

Interestingly most of the models were united (with the exception of Nathalie Cook, Rhona Mitra, Vanessa Demouy, and Ellen Rocche) by ''FHM'' in May 2007 to celebrate the release of ''Tomb Raider: Anniversary''.

On 11 August 2008, [[Alison Carroll]] was revealed as the new promotional face of Lara Croft.

==Fictional character biography==

===Continuity===
Note that there are in fact two versions of Lara Croft's biography. The first one was active in the first six ''Tomb Raider'' games, whilst the second (and current) biography was introduced for the seventh game in the series, ''Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend''.

Perhaps the most significant difference between the two continuities is Lara's relationship with her parents. In the old continuity, Lara has a fairly negative relationship with her parents even to the point where her lifestyle choices result in her being disowned by them. In the new continuity, Lara has a much more positive relationship with her parents and her father seems to be the one who has had the largest influence on her lifestyle.

Another significant change is Lara's personality. In the first continuity, she is shown as dark, mysterious, enigmatic, and rather sardonic. In ''Legend'' - due in part to her higher level of interaction with people - she is shown as a more humorous, wisecracking, respectful sort who is somewhat more open emotionally.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web | author= | title= Lara Croft Trades Bust For Brains, Regrets Killing Animals In 'Legend'
| work=mtv.com, 2006-03-03 |
url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1525303/20060302/index.jhtml?headlines=true |
accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref>

===Original biography (pre-Legend)===
Lara Croft was born on February 14, [[1968]], in Wimbledon, London.<ref name=old-bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/lara/old_bio.html|title=Evolution of Lara Croft - Old Lara Croft Biography|accessdate=2007-07-18}}</ref><ref name=tv-old-bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.laracroft.tv/old_bio.html|title=Lara Croft TV - Biography of Lara Croft (Old Edition)|accessdate=2007-05-02}}</ref> The daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, Lara was brought up in the secure world of aristocracy, surrounded by luxury and wealth. From the ages of 3 to 11 she received private tutoring at home, later moving on to Wimbledon Private School in London.<ref name=old-bio />

At the age of 16, Lara then moved on to the renowned school of Gordonstoun in Scotland,<ref name=old-bio /> where she developed a love of rock climbing, often escaping into the hills during netball practice.<ref name=answers>[http://www.answers.com/topic/lara-croft Game Character information about Lara Croft on Answers.com]. Gaming Personality Biographies Copyright © 2006 by All Media Guide. Published by All Media Guide.</ref> One day at Gordonstoun, Lara came across a familiar name; renowned archaeologist Werner Von Croy on the cover of National Geographic on the hall table, who had previously lectured Lara at Wimbledon.<ref name=old-bio /> sparking an interest in archaeology. Upon hearing of a Cambodian expedition to Angkor Wat, Lara insisted that her parents allow her to accompany Von Croy.<ref name=old-bio /> Lara's father, agreeing it would be beneficial to her educationally, contacted Von Croy and arranged for Lara to join the expedition.<ref name=old-bio /> The expedition left Lara passionate about archaeology and became an inspiration for her future pursuits. The expedition ended in disaster, when Von Croy's carelessness and arrogance triggered a trap resulting in him being sealed inside a tomb. Lara was forced to leave him in order to avoid the same fate. Von Croy survived, but the incident caused a grudge between them that lasts for years.

By the time Lara was 21, she had graduated from her finishing school in Switzerland.<ref name=old-bio /> Lara's parents then soon decided she would be betrothed to the Earl of Farringdon, assuring she would be married into aristocracy. During her time in Switzerland, Lara had taken an interest in extreme skiing<ref name=answers /> and spent a holiday in the Himalayas to pursue this.<ref name=answers /> On the return trip, her chartered plane crashed deep within the heart of the mountain range. Lara was the sole survivor.<ref name=old-bio />

Lara spent two weeks wandering alone through the Himalayas before walking into the remote Tibetan village of Tokakeriby.<ref name=old-bio /> Her harrowing experience has a profound effect on her. No longer able to tolerate the atmosphere of upper-class British society, she placed a new value on being able to travel alone. In the following years, she would travel across the globe in search of artifacts and adventure, gaining a considerable knowledge of ancient civilizations and archaeology.<ref name=old-bio />

Due to Lara's refusal to marry the Earl of Farrington, her parents disowned her. Because of this, Lara began writing books about her adventures to help finance her trips.<ref name=old-bio />

Some time ago, Lara inherited a mansion in Surrey, England from a relative. She uses this location for storing artifacts, training, and as her residence when not traveling.<ref name=answers />

===Current biography (''Tomb Raider: Legend'' and ''Anniversary'')===

In 1547, Edward VI of England granted the title and rights of Abbingdon, Surrey to the Croft family. Lara Croft is the 11th Countess of the Croft Estates, which include three separate manor houses. One of these houses is occupied by Lara, while the other two are maintained as historic sites by the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty. Lara Croft was born in Surrey to Lord Richard Croft and Amelia Croft and attended the Abbingdon Girls' School from three to six years old where she excelled.

Lara lost both her parents while she was young. When she was nine, a plane that she and her mother were on crashed in the Himalayas, where her mother disappeared. She hiked for ten days to Kathmandu before turning in to the local bar where she was able to telephone her father. For the next six years, she traveled around with her father, participating in his archaeological digs and receiving education from tutors. When she was fifteen, her father was lost in Cambodia. Without a body to prove he was dead, Lara was forced into a legal battle to inherit the estate and the title of countess. She won, but at the cost of estrangement from the rest of the Croft family.

While turning up some very important artifacts, Lara is not an archaeologist in the classical sense. Some have described her as nothing more than a grave robber, stealing artifacts and contaminating dig sites with her unorthodox methods.

Croft is a very private person. She does not do interviews or comment on public perception of her. Instead, she issues statements through family solicitors Hardgraves and Moore.<ref name=legend-bio>[http://tombraiderchronicles/tr7/lara_croft_bio.html Tomb Raider Legend - Lara Croft Biography]</ref><ref name=tv-bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.laracroft.tv/bio.html|title=Lara Croft TV - Biography of Lara Croft|accessdate=2007-08-18}}</ref>

===Discovered artifacts===
====In order of appearance throughout the series====
* Atlantean Scion (''Tomb Raider'' and ''Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary'')
* Dagger of Xian (''Tomb Raider II'')
* The Golden Mask (''Tomb Raider: The Golden Mask'')
* Meteorite Artifacts: The Infada Stone, Eye of Isis, Element 115, Ora Dagger, The Hand of Rathmoore (''Tomb Raider III'', ''Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artifact'')
* Amulet and Armor of Horus (''Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation'')
* Philosopher's Stone, Spear of Destiny, "The Iris" (''Tomb Raider: Chronicles]'')
* Periapt Shards and Obscura Paintings (''Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness'')
* Excalibur (''Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend'')
* Mjölnir/Thor's Hammer, Megingjörð/Thor's Belt, Járnglófi/Thor's Gauntlets (''Tomb Raider Underworld'')
Artifacts discovered in media other than the games include:
* Pandora's Box (''Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life'')

===Weapons and equipment===
Lara has used a variety of firearms including dual Browning Hi-Power 9 mm pistols (''Tomb Raider'' 1-2), .357 Desert Eagles (''The Last Revelation''), .45 Heckler & Koch USPs (Match Variant) (''Legend''), and Colt M1911 .45 ACPs (''Anniversary'').

Also, in ''Legend'', Lara briefly wields Excalibur in battle.

==Controversy==
Some fans, as well as Lara's original designer Toby Gard, considered Croft's growing status as a sex symbol in the video game fandom through each progressive game sequel—with increasingly gratuitous artwork and advertisements—detrimental to the character,<ref>{{cite web
| author= | title=The extraordinary life of Lara Croft | work=film.guardian.co.uk |
url=http://film.guardian.co.uk/features/featurepages/0,,506934,00.html |
accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/games/tomb-raider-anniversary/playstation-2/game-features/the-man-behind-lara/5588/66813/ |title=The Man Behind Lara |publisher=Gamedaily |author=Robin Yang |accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref> who gained more attention from her appearance than her tough-as-nails spirit and determination.I just wish that when she was taken out of my hands they hadn't made her boobs so big.<ref>{{cite web | author= | title=Closer Look: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend
| work=www.allxbox.com, allXbox.com Staff, Publisher Mike Leonard|
url=http://www.allxbox.com/gamewatcher/closerlook/lara1.asp |
accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref>}} In response to this, it was stated that she would undergo a redesign and become more "demure" in ''Tomb Raider: Legend'' for the sake of becoming more appealing to female gamers.<ref>{{cite web | author= | title= Lara's curves reduced to appeal to female gamers
| work=www.smh.com, 2005-05-21 |
url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Real-appeal/2005/05/21/1116533572111.html |
accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref> However, some of the outfits she wore in this game were far more revealing than anything seen in previous games (such as the low-cut, torn black dress from the Japan levels) and some have still derided her form as being unrealistic (especially in regard to her Body Mass Index). It should be noted that Lara is designed in a stylised manner that is supposed to represent an exaggeratedly feminine form, and is not intended to be a totally realistic character.

Some fans have been critical of the video games for portraying her in an increasingly bloodthirsty manner, and occasionally not giving players the option to avoid lethal force against human characters. ''Tomb Raider III'' was heavily criticized by some for showing Lara committing acts of murder against security guards, police officers and tribesmen.<ref>[http://www.trinity.westhost.com/tomb/misc/character.html Tomb Raiders Traveler's Guide: Editorial]</ref>

Also controversial (in early games of the series) is Lara's killing of wildlife such as tigers and other animals. In response to this, the makers of the 2006 "re-launch" game, ''Legend'' have toned down her bloodthirstiness.<ref name=mtv /> While Lara still confronts wildlife (limited to 8 big cats and 4 dogs in the game), it is made clear that she only kills in self defense and feels remorse whenever she has to do so, as indicated in the following exchange from the first level:

:Alister: Why predators attack prey larger than themselves is a mystery.
:Lara: And a pity.

Later in the level she states this when she kills another jaguar:

:Lara: Someone picked an unfortunate place to hunt

==In popular culture==
[[Image:Petra_Verkaik_as_Lara_Croft.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Petra Verkaik in Lara Croft Cosplay]]
Lara Croft is considered by critics and fans alike as one of the most significant game characters in popular culture,<ref name=gamestudy>[http://www.gamestudies.org/0202/kennedy/ Game Studies - Lara Croft: Feminist Icon or Cyberbimbo? On the Limits of Textual Analysis]</ref> and the most famous female video-game character, as listed by The Guinness Book of World Records.<ref>[http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=15972 Lara Croft – Record Breaker // GamesIndustry.biz]</ref>

Lara appeared in many "Lucozade" advertisements during the late 90's, <ref>[http://www.lanceandeskimo.com/chefelf/bev_lucozade.shtml Extinct Beverage: Lucozade]</ref><ref>{{cite web | title =Animal Logic: Digitising Lara Croft | publisher = [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/ Tomb Raider Chronicles] | url =http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/animallogic/index.html | accessdate =2007-10-03 }} - articles for 4 Lucozade commercials</ref> and was the cover girl for popular style magazine ''The Face'' in 1997.<ref name=gamestudy /> In addition, writer Douglas Coupland dedicated a book to her, analysing the effect of her on pop culture.<ref>[http://www.spikemagazine.com/1198tomb.php Douglas Coupland: Lara’s Book Lara Croft And The Tomb Raider Phenomenon]</ref>

Lara made a guest appearance during U2's PopMart Tour<ref>{{cite web | title =Lara With U2 | publisher =[http://www.cubeit.com/ctimes/ The Croft Times] | date =1997-09-21 | url =http://www.cubeit.com/ctimes/cover019.htm | accessdate =2007-10-03 }}</ref> and appeared in a music video by the German punk band Die Ärzte.<ref>http://www.tombraideranniversary.com/virtual_01.asp</ref> She has also been featured in SEAT car commercials,<ref>{{cite web | title =Lara Croft TV - Show Reel | publisher = [http://www.laracroft.tv/ Lara Croft TV] | url =http://www.laracroft.tv/showreel/index.html | accessdate =2007-10-03 }} - SEAT commercials are towards the bottom of the list</ref> and three [[G4 (TV channel)|G4]] commercials.<ref>{{cite web | title =Lara Croft TV - G4 Network | publisher = [http://www.laracroft.tv/ Lara Croft TV] | url =http://www.laracroft.tv/showreel/g4.html | accessdate =2007-10-03 }}</ref> In all of these appearances, Lara was represented by computer animation. Lara also appeared in a Visa commercial which featured a live-action Lara, portrayed by [[Sofia Vergara]], interacting with her in-game counterpart.<ref>{{cite web | title =Animal Logic: Digitising Lara Croft - Visa 'Monster Chase' | publisher = [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/ Tomb Raider Chronicles] | url =http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/animallogic/visa_monsterchase.html | accessdate =2007-10-03 }}</ref>

Lara is the subject of a song, "Amami Lara" (''Love me Lara'') by the Italian songwriter Eugenio Finardi. The song was presented during the [[1999]] edition of the Festival della canzone italiana in Sanremo.<ref>{{cite web | title =Lara at the Sanremo Festival | publisher =The Croft Times | date =1999-02-21 | url =http://www.cubeit.com/ctimes/news/199902/news0362.html | accessdate =2007-10-02 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.festival.vivasanremo.com/1999.htm Festival di Sanremo 1999]</ref>

One of [[Petra Verkaik]]'s best known pictorials depicts her transforming from an animated Lara Croft to a topless photographic facsimile. There is a lesser known, softcore short movie that Petra did for Playboy TV in the early 90's, called ''Coldwar''. It is one of the few instances where she has physical contact with a male actor.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/lara/ Evolution Of Lara Croft]
* [http://www.myspace.com/laracrofttombraider Lara on MySpace]

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