History

Being a top model for more than 20years had taken a serious toll on my health. Poor eating and a grueling work schedule really left me feeling worn out and disconnected with myself and with my body. I started having problems with adult acne, bloating and poor digestion, my hair was brittle and dry and I just did not feel nor look my best. Considering that my work is based on my appearance it was really important for me to find a better way to care for myself. I discovered yoga and juice detoxing and it changed my life. I noticed my body changing and my abdominal bloat disappearing, my acne cleared up, my hair began to grow and look healthier, my body became leaner and more defined and I felt mentally sharper and connected with my body like never before. Juice detoxing is not easy and it requires discipline and sacrifice but it is something that I welcome in my life especially when the results are so rewarding. I am no health guru and I enjoy a great bottle of wine, a plate sized Argentinean steak and desserts that make you swoon but balance is the key. Live life, eat well, treat your body right. I promise its worth.

Biography

Shakara Ledard made her breakthrough when she appeared in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, in the Winter of 2000, and has been taking the fashion industry and Hollywood by storm.

The breathtaking Bahamian native has recently been chosen as on of the Celebrity Faces to represent the Bahamas along with Rick Fox and David Copperfield. Currently her billboards are in Times Square New York and Across Miami Florida. She also filmed an exquisite commercial for the Bahamas that was revealed during the much acclaimed Super Bowl. 

Shakara has acted in numerous films including Garry Marshall’s, “Raising Helen” staring Kate Hudson and John Corbett. Shakara’s first acting role was in the independent feature film, “Prey for Rock & Roll,” opposite Gina Gershon and Drea de Matteo for director Alex Seyermark, which was featured at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. She had the opportunity to work along action star Dolph Lungren in “The Defenders” and she also starred in the independent film “Behind the Smile” with comedians Marlon Wayans and Damon Wayans.

 Shakara has graced the runway along with some of fashion’s top names like Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima for the highly revered fashion shows of New York, Paris and London. She has shot national campaigns for Levi’s, Dove, L’oreal, Liz Claiborne, Chico’s, Victoria Secrets campaigns and commercials and she was  featured in the February 2003 swimsuit issue of Maxim magazine. For 6 years in a row, Shakara glossed the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and had the honor of being the first black model to grace the cover of the highly acclaimed Singapore Harper’s Bazaar. Additionally, she has been featured in numerous music videos like Justin Timberlake’s song “Like I Love You” from his debut solo album Justified. She was also featured in Usher’s Grammy winning record, “U Remind Me” as well as Babyface’s “There She Goes”, off his Face to Face album.