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Gloria Estefan: Modeling Contract Confirmed for Caliente Star

Gloria Estefan modeling contractSerg Alexander, Getty Images

Break out the 'Conga' line! Music industry veteran Gloria Estefan has signed a modeling contract with the prestigious American agency Wilhelmina Models!

Estefan may be 53 years old, but that doesn't mean she can't still work it in front of the camera like models half her age. The Cuban-born singer has joined the modeling industry elite to work on a series of video and fashion projects along with Black Eyed Peas frontwoman Fergie and Brit-born singer/rapper Estelle.

Besides her natural beauty, Wilhelmina Models executive Sean Patterson was eager to sign Gloria because of her charisma and charm as well. In an interview with the New York Post's Page Six, he gushed about the Queen of Latin pop, "She's truly an icon and we see tremendous opportunities for her in the fashion and beauty world."

While you wait for Ms. Estefan to make her Wilhelmina modeling debut, be sure to catch her as a guest star on upcoming episodes of 'Glee.' Rumor has it, she'll be playing Santana's mom, while Ricky Martin will be playing McKinley High's newest Spanish teacher! And in case you haven't yet, check out her first English-language album since 2003, 'Miss Little Havana,' which hits stores this past September.

Watch Gloria Estefan's 'Here We Are'


Watch 'Gloria Estefan at the 2011 ALMAs'



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hman570

She looks a little long in the tooth to be modeling. Really not that pretty either.

December 08 2011 at 6:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
selfenchanted

Good to have her back - work it, lady!!

December 08 2011 at 6:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
barney

go back to Cuba........service the Castro brothers

December 08 2011 at 5:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cass

ha I was just thinkin what happened to her

December 08 2011 at 5:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
belldn3

Looking good at 53.

December 08 2011 at 5:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wink846

i like her,, but my god could someone teach her how to apply makeup?

December 08 2011 at 4:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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wayne

Most of her make up comes from kmart ,she refuses to pay over $10.00,what you see is what you get. Plus she likes that tired and dryed out look,it wil be in ,in 2012

December 08 2011 at 4:39 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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Robert

Dude, shut up already! Gloria looks absolutely gorgeous for being 54! She always looks half her age!

December 08 2011 at 4:43 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down
beverlyamy1

M.I.L.F.

December 08 2011 at 2:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Heather

I've always thought she was a class act & she is beautiful at any age!

December 08 2011 at 1:39 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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Heather

I have to say I'm surprised w/the opinions! My comment at this time has 2 thumbs down, & mamajon074, who said, "She's 54 and looks great.!," has 3 thumbs down right. What am I missing? She's so pretty, but understanding beauty is also from within, has she done something hateful?

December 08 2011 at 2:33 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
tonynewyork

I don't get it...Is there a modeling shortage.

December 08 2011 at 12:45 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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wayne

Yes,she is the only one who is willing to model for $67.00 perday

December 08 2011 at 4:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rkeeeballs

She is still a babe @ 53 ! go baby go !

December 08 2011 at 12:18 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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mamajon074

She's 54 and looks great.!

December 08 2011 at 12:32 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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