Cameron Alborzian (born 26 February 1967), also known as Yogi Cameron, is an American Holistic Healer, Author, and Global Wellness Advocate [1]. Widely recognized as one of the first male supermodels in the fashion industry, he transitioned from the catwalk to holistic healing, becoming a practitoner of Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, and ancient wellness systems. [2]
Cameron Alborzian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 February 1967 Tehran, Iran |
| Occupation(s) | Holistic Healer, Author, Global Wellness Advocate, and Supermodel |
| Years active | 1986–2005 |
| Children | Azusena Alborzian |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 6.1 ft 0 in (1.86 m) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Website | www.yogicameron.com |
Alborzian first rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a trailblazing male supermodel. He worked with some of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, including Guess,[3] Levi's, Versace, Christian Dior, Valentino, Chanel, Gucci,[4] Jean Paul Gaultier,[5] Dolce & Gabbana,[6] Karl Lagerfeld, Montana, John Galliano or Yves Saint Laurent.
He is perhaps best known for his appearance in Madonna's 1989 music video "Express Yourself." He also appeared in "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John (the latter with the British model Kate Moss). At the end of the 1990s, he left modeling to pursue the spiritual path and became known as Yogi Cameron.
Yogi Cameron went on to author four books on the topics of yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness, including The Yogi Code, The Guru In You, The One Plan, and Transform Your Health.
Early life
editAlborzian was born in Tehran, Iran to an English mother and Iranian father.[7][8] He grew up in the United Kingdom.
His modeling career began after a scout on the street spotted him on the streets of London. Several weeks later, he appeared in a Jean Paul Gaultier show in Paris to start off his career.[9]
Career
editModelling
editAlborzian rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a trailblazing male supermodel. He worked with some of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, including Jean-Paul Gaultier, Chanel, and Versace, and appeared in high-profile campaigns and runway shows. His striking looks and charismatic presence earned him the title of one of the first male "supermodels."
He is perhaps best known for his appearance in Madonna’s 1989 music video for Express Yourself, which cemented his place as a cultural icon during the era.
Along with Gaultier, he worked for other designers such as Dior and YSL. He did not achieve wider fame for his work until he landed a contract with Guess jeans in 1988.[10]
This work earned him a great deal of attention, including that of Madonna, Alborzian played her love interest in the music video for her song Express Yourself.[11][12] He appeared in the 1997 music video for Elton John's "Something About the Way You Look Tonight", also starring Kate Moss.[13] In 1998, he ended his career in fashion after he joined fellow models Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, and Kate Moss in visiting Nelson Mandela in South Africa for a charity event to benefit the Mandela Fund.[11]
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist
editAfter the death of his close friend and mentor in naturopathy,[14] Alborzian attended the Integral Yoga and Yogaville teacher training in New York.[15] as well as a reflexology masters course at the Open Center in New York City. He continued his studies at Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetam Trust in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2003. At Arsha, he studies Ayurveda and yoga under Sri V. Vasudevan, who studied in the lineage of Brahmasri Poomulli Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Brahmasri Cherukalakapurath Krishnan Namboothiri, and Yogi Narayanji Maharaj.[16]
Yogi Cameron is the author of four books: Ahora es el Momento, The Guru in You,[17] The One Plan, and The Yogi Code.
References
edit- ^ "Hot or Not? A Model Turned Guru on What to Eat (Published 2011)". 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Gordinier, Jeff (9 February 2011). "Sharing an Ayurvedic Lunch With a Yogi". Diner’s Journal Blog. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ Hernández, Juan Ramón (19 March 2022). "7 modelos masculinos que marcaron la década de los 90". Bad Hombre (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ Evasión (8 May 2012). "Cameron Alborzian, de la pasarela a la meditación". ElEconomista.es (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ Prabhakar, Binoy (17 April 2011). "Yogi Cameron: A super role model for yoga and ayurveda". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Suárez, Juan (19 August 2007). "Cameron Alborzian, modelo: "La vida no es moda"". Diario de Ibiza (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ Rezaei, Shabnam (2004). "Talking to Cameron Alborzian". Persian Mirror. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014.
- ^ "Interview exclusive avec Cameron Alborzian mannequin yoga". Vogue (in French). France. 23 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ Millea, Holly (15 September 2008). "Eat, Pray, Love: A supermodel turned yogi uses unusual methods to enlighten clients". Elle. United States. Archived from the original on 22 August 2009. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ Afzal, Sara (12 March 2014). "'Modelling Iranian style': surgical alterations and the 'porn star' look". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ a b Gordinier, Jeff (8 February 2011). "Hot or Not? A Model Turned Guru on What to Eat". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ Kinane, Ruth (17 May 2017). "Inside Madonna's 'Express Yourself' Video on Its 28th Anniversary". EW.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" (video). Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ Alborzian, Yogi Cameron (2010). The Guru in You. San Francisco, CA: HarperOne. ISBN 978-0-06-189803-7.
- ^ "Integral Yoga Magazine". Archived from the original on 18 August 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ "Arsha Yoga". Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
- ^ Gordinier, Jeff (9 February 2011). "Sharing an Ayurvedic Lunch With a Yogi". Diner’s Journal, The New York Times. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.