Mercedes Scelba-Shorte Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Born to a white mother and an African American father in 1981 in New Jersey. Her mother Mary Scelba then moved her family to Valencia, California to get Mercedes out of the dangers she was facing in New Jersey. Diagnosed with Lupus a year ago, Mercedes has gone from trying furiously to hide her disease from the world to becoming a National ...
Oh, I worked it on that runway! I don't really think there was anything I could have done. The judges knew why they wanted Yoanna to win, even though their reasons were different then mine, but they chose her to win and I don't think there was anything else I could have done to change their minds. They knew she would be a success in the industry, and I wish her luck.
2
I grew up in a Spanish neighborhood and my stepfather is Chinese, so as you can see, I'm a pretty well-rounded individual.
#
Fact
1
She is signed to New Model Management in L.A. [May 2004]
2
Attending and speaking at different events geared towards raising awareness and knowledge about Lupus. [2004]
She was born to an Caucasian mother and an African American father, but has a Chinese step-father, often leading people to believe she is of Filipino descent.
6
She was a Communications major at California State University, Northridge until a friend suggested she try out for America's Next Top Model (2003).
7
She has recently become a National Spokesperson for The Lupus Foundation of America and her picture can be found their homepage.
8
Had plans to move to New York to pursue modeling and acting, but has since been signed with New Model Management in Los Angeles.