Diana Gaitirira is truly a well-rounded woman. From aspiring plus-size model, actress and voice over talent, she is proving that you can have it all. Graduating from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. with a B.A in Deaf Studies, an A.S. in Sign Language Interpreting, along with being a full-time Certified Sign Language Interpreter, Diana’s educational studies have led her to travel as far as Kenya, Africa to interact with Deaf students and make a difference.
"I was very impressed with the Deaf school in Kenya. Kenya is one of the few foreign countries that provide education for Deaf individuals. Karen Technical Training Institute of the Deaf is a residential school and it was very well kept." she says about her visit to the institute.
"Although the majority of the students are from Kenya , I met a few students from Uganda and Tanzania (due to the lack of proper respect and education for Deaf students) who study at KTTID during the school year and return home during the Holidays. Also Sign Language mirrors spoken language, in that each country has their own Signs. Kenya uses a mixture of American Sign Language (ASL) , Kiswahili Sign Language, and Sheng (Swahili slang) Sign Language."
Diana's fascination with the entertainment and fashion industry comes as no surprise. Coupling her professional career with pushing the envelope to being recognized in the ever-changing industry of fashion and entertainment, Diana landed a position as an interpreter for the Red Carpet Celebration of the Latinos in the Media Awards. It was in her spare time that she perfected her craft, studying acting, runway modeling and voice-over training, which afforded her significant opportunities in all three arenas. She has modeled in prestigious runway shows such as Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) for innovative plus retailers to include Lane Bryant, Sonsi, Youtheary Khmer and Jill Alexander and played supporting roles in several indie films. Her voice-over talents have even been called upon by the CW Television network.
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Yiota Salpadimos of Enchanted Place Photography
Italia Williams
Nassau,Bahamas
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Diana has been featured in national and international magazine publications such as Haule Haule Magazine, Nu Woman Magazine, based in Bahamas; Haitienne Magazine, based in New York City; Rags 'N' Riches Magazine, based in Atlanta, along with Gorilla21 Magazine and Face On-Magazine, which are based in London. In 2010, Diana won the title as Ms. Tropical Diva 2010 at the Tropical Divas at Sea Fashion Show. Currently, she is co-producing and co-starring in the SAG short film called "Not On Board,” alongside Grey’s Anatomy actress, Shenita Moore and James Douglas, lead singer of The James Douglas Show. In February 2011 she will be a featured runway model at The Curvy Revolution in Las Vegas, NV.
Diana resides in Albuquerque, NM with her husband.
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