Born in France she has Madagascar roots from her mother. Discovered in 1998 thanks to her perfect plastic ( 1m78 for 53 kg , 86-62-90 ) , Noémie sign a contract in the prestigious Ford agency in New York at the age of 19 . And from her first shooting became a fashion star , posing the most prestigious magazines : Vogue , Elle, Marie Claire or Sports Illustrated … as well as the biggest brands.