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Only 15, Scarborough's Monika Schnarre is the Self-described 'gawky' kid who's sitting on top of the modelling world with a $250,000 contract with a top New York agency
Only 15, Scarborough's Monika Schnarre is the Self-described 'gawky' kid who's sitting on top of the modelling world with a $250,000 contract with a top New York agency

Only 15, Scarborough's Monika Schnarre is the Self-described 'gawky' kid who's sitting on top of the modelling world with a $250,000 contract with a top New York agency

Date6/18/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Only 15, Scarborough's Monika Schnarre is the Self-described 'gawky' kid who's sitting on top of the modelling world with a $250,000 contract with a top New York agency.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0078971F
    Scarborough's Monika Schnarre hails a cab in New York on her way to a modelling appointment
    Scarborough's Monika Schnarre hails a cab in New York on her way to a modelling appointment
    Schnarre, Monica
    8/18/1986
    On the rise: The winner of the Supermodel of the World contest, Scarborough's Monika Schnarre, 14, arrives in New York last night, where she seemed headed for instant superstardom
    On the rise: The winner of the Supermodel of the World contest, Scarborough's Monika Schnarre, 14, arrives in New York last night, where she seemed headed for instant superstardom
    Mahler, John
    1/14/1986
    New Cover Girl: Student Monika Schnarre, with a poster of herself behind her and mother Pauline, has signed her first major contract with Cover Girl Cosmetics of Canada for about $50,000
    New Cover Girl: Student Monika Schnarre, with a poster of herself behind her and mother Pauline, has signed her first major contract with Cover Girl Cosmetics of Canada for about $50,000
    Dunlop, Al
    5/15/1986
    Monika Schnarre sister Doreen Schnarre
    Monika Schnarre sister Doreen Schnarre
    Dunlop, Al
    1/14/1986
    Above, Avon cosmetics art director Henry Isdith goes through Monika Schnarre's portfolio with her
    Above, Avon cosmetics art director Henry Isdith goes through Monika Schnarre's portfolio with her
    Schnarre, Monica
    8/18/1986
    Premier David Peterson and model Monika Schnarre say 'bon voyage' to designer Alfred Sung
    Premier David Peterson and model Monika Schnarre say 'bon voyage' to designer Alfred Sung
    Peterson, David, 1943-
    9/21/1988
    Superstar appeal: Hockey stars Mario Lemieux, left, and Paul Coffey joined forces with model Monika Schnarre to promote anti-drug videos in which they are featured
    Superstar appeal: Hockey stars Mario Lemieux, left, and Paul Coffey joined forces with model Monika Schnarre to promote anti-drug videos in which they are featured
    Schnarre, Monica
    9/8/1988
    Stars and cars. American actor Jamie Farr and Toronto model actress Monika Schnarre (right) co-star in Black Pearls, a made-in-Toronto movie in which a car was blown up recently on Leslie St
    Stars and cars. American actor Jamie Farr and Toronto model actress Monika Schnarre (right) co-star in Black Pearls, a made-in-Toronto movie in which a car was blown up recently on Leslie St
    Millar, Cal
    8/30/1989
    Scarborough's Mayor Robert White is so busy filling in for Metro Chairman Albert Campbell, who's been recovering from surgery, that he hasn't had much(...)
    Scarborough's Mayor Robert White is so busy filling in for Metro Chairman Albert Campbell, who's been recovering from surgery, that he hasn't had much(...)
    Lennon, Frank
    8/23/1972
    Plump is popular even in Vogue - Scarborough's Debbie Purvis is Canada's top large model/8
    Plump is popular even in Vogue - Scarborough's Debbie Purvis is Canada's top large model/8
    Eglinton, Rick
    11/18/1986
    After 20 years of climbing to the top of TV news as the $250,000-a-year face and voice of CBS, Walter Cronkite still regards himself as a shirt-sleeve(...)
    After 20 years of climbing to the top of TV news as the $250,000-a-year face and voice of CBS, Walter Cronkite still regards himself as a shirt-sleeve(...)
    Cronkite, Walter
    4/17/1971
    On top of things: Glen Garwood, who's co-ordinating the building of North York's $250 million city centre, stands on the 24th floor. In the background is the centre's computer-controlled carillon, with 14 bells made in Holland. At just 32, Garwood has ris
    On top of things: Glen Garwood, who's co-ordinating the building of North York's $250 million city centre, stands on the 24th floor. In the background is the centre's computer-controlled carillon, with 14 bells made in Holland. At just 32, Garwood has ris
    Russell, Jim
    9/16/1986