| Born in Dayton,
Ohio, the vivacious and voluptuous Toccara is an American fashion model and television
personality whose down-to-earth glamour has earned her many fans. While a contestant
on the third season of the smash-hit UPN series America’s Next Top Model,
Toccara was named "Cover Girl of the Week" five times. She also brought
her curves and lively personality to the second season of VH1's Celebrity Fit
Club, where she lost 32 lbs. (15kg), and to VH1's Celebrity Paranormal. Currently,
Toccara can be seen each night hosting BET’s Take the Cake, a new live interactive
game show, and as a correspondent for BET’s popular entertainment news show,
The Black Carpet. Since America’s Next Top Model, Toccara signed with legendary agency Wilhelmina as a plus-size model. She is managed by Mona Scott-Young, president of Violator Management (50 Cent, Missy Elliott). Toccara, featured in Rocawear’s “I Will Not Lose” advertising campaign, has modeled for Torrid, Avon, Ashley Stewart, and Target, as well as in the pages of fashion/lifestyle magazines like Essence, Vibe, and Smooth. She has appeared on several magazine covers including Be The Next Level, Black Men, Braids and Beauty, Today’s Black Woman, and King. Her runway shows include the Celebrity Catwalk for Charity, BET's Rip the Runway, ElleGirl presents Dare to Be You: Wal-Mart Meets America's Next Top Models, Luxe & Romance, and Hot 97's Hip Hop Fashion Show. |
| Toccara has shown her talent as an actress on several hit UPN series including Girlfriends and All of Us, and her guest appearances on talks shows, which include The Tyra Banks Show, let her share her energy and enthusiasm with a live audience. Toccara currently lives, works, and plays in Los Angeles. She believes people should follow their dreams because she is living proof that hard work and dedication can lead to making them come true. |
