[INTERVIEW] My Ink: Sydney Leroux

This latest installment in the AOL series shines 
a spotlight on United States Women’s National
Team soccer player Sydney Leroux and her love
of tattoos.

A Word From Us.

We here at Manifesto have gotten some feedback 
regarding this column. Some of it has been positive
and supportive, and some of it has been critical and
ultimately done so that we can continue Wisdom
Body in a positive manner.

All of us behind Manifesto as it is now, are wholly
appreciative of the fact that women should be seen
not just as eye candy, but as complete beings. In
the past, we’ve gotten a bit out of balance here.
We intend to restore that balance and do better
for our women readers. We will not pander but we
also will not objectify. Please hold us to this, and
please stay tuned.

Thank you. 

Leryn Franco

Ms. Franco caught the eyes of the world as she debuted for her
native Paraguay in the javelin during the 2004 Olympic Games
in Athens. She’s gone on to still compete, as well as be regarded
as one of the more notable beauties in the world. And she was
a part of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to boot.

Lais Ribeiro

Lais is a fairly new model on the scene making big waves. She’s been
seen in the pages of Vogue Brasil, and is now a Victoria’s Secret model.
Check out her latest commercial just below:

Sonja Sohn

Few actresses have had such a strident career path like Sonja Sohn.
Born to a Korean mother and African American father in Newport News,
Virginia, Sonja moved to New York City and got interested in the art of
the spoken word. Her passionate writing and performances led her to
her first film role in 1996 with Work. After some encouragement, she
began to take part in acting workshops and gained overnight stardom
with her role in the Sundance Award winning film Slam in 1998. After
turns in Martin Scorsese’s Bringing Out The Dead and John Singleton’s
Shaft, Sonja landed her iconic role as Detective Shakima ‘Kima’ Greggs
in HBO’s ‘The Wire’. Ms. Sohn hasn’t slowed down since, adding to her
repetoire a role in ABC’s newest series ‘Body of Proof’ along with work
on President Obama’s election campaign in 2008 and being the director
of reWIRED for Change, a community activism initiative she founded
in Maryland. We definitely look forward to seeing more of her on our
screen…heck, anywhere for that matter.



Sonja Sohn speaks on her involvement with reWIRED For Change

(c) Photography by Tim Pierce

Elisabeth Seifu

Ms.Seifu is a well-known plus-sized model of Ethiopian and
Puerto Rican descent with appearances in Glamour and Essence
Magazine under her belt…for more info check out her
website, http://www.elizabethseifu.com/

Sarodj Bertin

Ms.Bertin is going to be one of the most talked about contestants
at this year's Miss Universe pageant taking place this Saturday in
Las Vegas. One reason being, she's the first to hold that crown in
22 years. Another reason will more than likely be how she looks;
news of her winning against four other dark-skinned competitors
has raised some ire. But the most important reason is, she is tied
to her country and it's hardships in a dramatic way. Her mother
was human rights advocate Mireille Durocher Bertin, who was
murdered in 1995 as she was about to enter the presidential race.
Sarodj saw the entire thing. The tragedy inspired her to become
a lawyer and the 24 year old has been active in helping with
humanitarian efforts in Haiti in the aftermath of the earhtquakes,
which falls in line with her desire to help make the country strong
once more.

Vonetta McGee

Last week, Vonetta McGee, renowned Black actress
of the 1970's passed away at 65. She was an exceptional
beauty who exuded charm and quiet strenght in her
roles. Originally, her career began in Italian film, and
she got her start in Hollywood thanks to Sidney Poitier
casting her in 'The Lost Man'. Best known for her roles
in 'Blacula', 'Shaft in Africa', and 'The Eiger Sanction'
among others, Ms.McGee was a graceful talent that will
be sorely missed. Rest in power.



Vonetta McGee and Calvin Lockhart - 'Melinda'(1972)

Vonetta McGee interview with Don Cornelius on 'Soul Train'

Larissa Riquelme - World Cup Girlfriend

Larissa Riquelme became the sweetheart of the globe and possibly
tied the BP oil spill as the most Googled subject during the World
Cup. The model and actress was the most visible supporter of her
home nation of Paraguay, and she even promised to run nude
through the streets of Asuncion, the capital if they brought home
the Cup. What a fan.

Olga Kurylenko

The unique Ukranian beauty sky-rocketed to stardom as
Camille, the latest 'Bond Girl' from the last 007 movie,
Quantum of Solace. This was after her debut in the bland
big screen adaptation of the video game Hitman. Note to
movie moguls...get her in more movies post-haste!!

Olga Kurylenko on Jimmy Kimmel

Olga Kurylenko for Carte Noire