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Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba (December 11, 1927 – May 3, 1990), known professionally as Dovima, was an American supermodel during the 1950s. Biography [ edit ] Dovima was born Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba in Queens, New York , to Stanley Juba, a Polish-American policeman who was born to Jewish parents; [1] and Margaret J ...
Dec 11, 2014 · Richard Avedon called her “the most remarkable and unconventional beauty of her time”—today, we celebrate Dovima’s 6 best looks in Vogue.
Jun 16, 2017 · The Queens-born model Dovima became the template for high fashion in the 1950s, before her American Dream tale turned tragic.
Dovima sadly lost her battle with liver cancer at the young age of 62, ending her life and career. But her legacy endures, as seen by the innumerable fashion campaigns and photo shoots where her distinct beauty and refined sense of style continue to inspire models and photographers.
Jun 29, 2022 · The Story Of Dovima, The First American Supermodel. Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba, who later changed her name to Dovima, was discovered by a modeling agent and later became the highest-paid model in the industry.
May 5, 1990 · Dovima, the model whom Richard Avedon called ''the most remarkable and unconventional beauty of her time,'' died of cancer on Thursday at her home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She was 63 years old.
Feb 12, 2014 · Dovima was without a doubt the most glamorous model of the 1950s. She not only succeeded Dorian Leigh as the highest paid fashion model of her day, but she embodied the image of the worldliness and beautythat defined the tone of the era.
