'even the newest stars are honored'
Kerie-Ann 'kiki' lewis
REAL NAME:Kerie Ann Lewis
BIRTH PLACE:
From commercials, to the big screen, radio to television this media darling has been charming audiences for over a decade. With humble beginnings her first taste of "fame" came after she completed her first two television commercials at the tender age of three.
Years later Kiki would be known as the feisty hot tempered girl from TONTO METRO AND DEVONTE's video for their chart topping single "Everyone falls inlove sometimes". Her career was just in its early stages but it was clear that KIKI's natural charm, and love for the camera was what seperated her from the competition.
Kiki has worked with Music+("ISLAND THREADS", "PLUS NEWS"), HYPE Tv (VTX), CVM Tv ("GUINESS UNDISPUTED DJ COMPETITION"), TVJ (HYPE ZONE) MEDIAMIX (On di Corner) all in the capacity as host and entertainment reporter. Kiki is no stranger to the runway she has done numerous stints including modeling lingerie for Jamaica's leading Victoria secret outlet "MY SECRET CLOSET".
As a model she has been featured in the "coffee table" book "Women in the Caribbean" and was Ms.August for Jamaica Observer Calendar 1998. It's her latest efforts have made her a household name: As the sexy host of the CHILL ROOM for the 2007 leg of the "DIGICEL RISING STARS COMPETITION", Kiki added a new element to the show and viewers welcomed her with open arms.
Kiki played the lead character "GLORIA" in the movie "GLORY TO GLORIANNA" a movie based on the life of business mogul Gloria Minto. Kiki has graced the stages of the theater and to her merit has worked with veteran thespians Charles Hyatt, Volier Johnson, Nicole Brown etc. in Basil Dawkins "NO DISRESPECT" As an actress Kiki has a recurring role on the local soap opera "ROYAL PALM ESTATE".
To top it off Kiki Is the host of "INTENSE" an interactive entertainment report show that has all the scoop on whats hot in the world of entertainment aired on TVJ. Kiki is a Radio Announcer and Disc Jockey at FAME FM, Jamaica's leading entertainment station driven by their personalities.
Kiki has been there for the past 4years and can be heard every Sunday morning on "THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT" from 12am - 6am spinning hits from genres such as dancehall, concious, soul, gospel etc., and again on "THE PERFECT END" Sunday evenings from 7pm - 12am playing hits from yesteryear. Kiki Has a number of projects working on will be wearing the cap of journalist in the next few months as she is in the process of completing a book.
When this workaholic isn't on the grind she is at home playing the role of mom a job she takes pride in doing.
Upfront, Real, Loving, God Fearing, Supportive are only a few words to describe this SULTRY REBEL. ACTRESS,TELEVISION HOST,RADIO ANNOUNCER, TELEVISION PRODUCER,BOOK WRITER,DISC JOCKEY. Keeping Everything Real In Entertainment.
KIKI in the Rising Stars CHILL ROOM
BIRTH PLACE:
From commercials, to the big screen, radio to television this media darling has been charming audiences for over a decade. With humble beginnings her first taste of "fame" came after she completed her first two television commercials at the tender age of three.
Years later Kiki would be known as the feisty hot tempered girl from TONTO METRO AND DEVONTE's video for their chart topping single "Everyone falls inlove sometimes". Her career was just in its early stages but it was clear that KIKI's natural charm, and love for the camera was what seperated her from the competition.
Kiki has worked with Music+("ISLAND THREADS", "PLUS NEWS"), HYPE Tv (VTX), CVM Tv ("GUINESS UNDISPUTED DJ COMPETITION"), TVJ (HYPE ZONE) MEDIAMIX (On di Corner) all in the capacity as host and entertainment reporter. Kiki is no stranger to the runway she has done numerous stints including modeling lingerie for Jamaica's leading Victoria secret outlet "MY SECRET CLOSET".
As a model she has been featured in the "coffee table" book "Women in the Caribbean" and was Ms.August for Jamaica Observer Calendar 1998. It's her latest efforts have made her a household name: As the sexy host of the CHILL ROOM for the 2007 leg of the "DIGICEL RISING STARS COMPETITION", Kiki added a new element to the show and viewers welcomed her with open arms.
Kiki played the lead character "GLORIA" in the movie "GLORY TO GLORIANNA" a movie based on the life of business mogul Gloria Minto. Kiki has graced the stages of the theater and to her merit has worked with veteran thespians Charles Hyatt, Volier Johnson, Nicole Brown etc. in Basil Dawkins "NO DISRESPECT" As an actress Kiki has a recurring role on the local soap opera "ROYAL PALM ESTATE".
To top it off Kiki Is the host of "INTENSE" an interactive entertainment report show that has all the scoop on whats hot in the world of entertainment aired on TVJ. Kiki is a Radio Announcer and Disc Jockey at FAME FM, Jamaica's leading entertainment station driven by their personalities.
Kiki has been there for the past 4years and can be heard every Sunday morning on "THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT" from 12am - 6am spinning hits from genres such as dancehall, concious, soul, gospel etc., and again on "THE PERFECT END" Sunday evenings from 7pm - 12am playing hits from yesteryear. Kiki Has a number of projects working on will be wearing the cap of journalist in the next few months as she is in the process of completing a book.
When this workaholic isn't on the grind she is at home playing the role of mom a job she takes pride in doing.
Upfront, Real, Loving, God Fearing, Supportive are only a few words to describe this SULTRY REBEL. ACTRESS,TELEVISION HOST,RADIO ANNOUNCER, TELEVISION PRODUCER,BOOK WRITER,DISC JOCKEY. Keeping Everything Real In Entertainment.
KIKI in the Rising Stars CHILL ROOM
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RWW FASHION FEATURE - 'BRIDGET SANDALS'
Novia McDonald-Whyte - Contributing editor Jamaica Observer
Sunday, December 07, 2003
Sandals designer Bridget say "Bridget sandals" in Jamaica and fashion watchers, as well as lovers of sexy leather straps, will smile the smug smile of those in the know. It has been, for Bridget Brown, (known by thousands as Bridget), a journey of twenty-odd years. The fact is, the leather soles of her sandals almost left her barefooted on several occasions. "It took me three years," Bridget tells SunDay to get my feet off the ground. I paid the price for not going to school. I had to endure artisans not cutting the leather properly, bad work attitude, sabotage, you name it, I went through it."
A baptism of fire, some might be tempted to add for the former Playboy Bunny. "I was a bunny between 1972 and 1977 at the Playboy Boscobel Beach," says Bridget, flashing her signature toothy smile, and still conscious of that bunny poise.
"Playboy was forced to close (no tourists were coming to Jamaica). I was forced to come back to Kingston. I had to find some means of survival. My first stop was G's One of a Kind -- an upscale boutique that sold one-of-a kind Italian shoes and clothing. I left that in May 1981, after Bob Marley's death. I sold pound-cloth for Carmen Brown of Karmen's Corner. "There I was with my scale underneath my arm, and my cushions at my side. I really never wanted to make sandals. I also made skull caps and crochet bags."
Start she did and never looked back. Bridget even found the time and finances to attend school in Milan. "I went to school out of curiosity. I wondered if I was doing something wrong. Little did I know that I was in fact doing something right. My customers are happy, the sandals are fitting right, and I, too, am satisfied. I admire what I am doing."
No idle boast. Bridget Sandals were on the runway at New York Fashionweek, and Caribbean Fashionweek. Bridget Sandals are in Barbados, St Kitts, Antigua, Lincoln Avenue, South Beach (Miami), in the Village (New York) and at Controversy -- Battersea London.
Come next season, there's the possibility of a shipment to Japan, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Dallas.
"You have to be skilfull to survive. It has been a 20-year fight for survival. It's a struggle to maintain quality, confidence, style, craftsmanship. Finally, you have to have integrity in business."
As the chat comes to an end and Bridget does that Bridget walk towards her taxi, and there's a feeling that the very best is still to come from this beautiful sister.
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