Shannon McRandle
model
Shannon Lynn McRandle (Née Jones, born August 28, 1969, in Killeen, Texas) is an American model and makeup artist. In 1999, she gained recognition for her portrayal of the Star Wars character Mara Jade in photographs for the Star Wars card games, having been selected for the role by Decipher, Inc.
In addition to her modeling work, McRandle also works as a commercial hair and makeup stylist, providing services for print and video shoots.
Early life
Born Shannon Lynn Jones on August 28, 1969, in Killeen, Texas, US, to Leonard Jones (stationed at Fort Hood, drafted into the army for the Vietnam War) and Barbara Kubiszewski Walsh. She has two younger half-sisters, Hillary and Adrienne, from her step-father (John Meador). She began modeling at the age of three for department store fashion shows in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Education and career
After high school, she moved to Las Vegas for four years, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies (1993) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with an emphasis on Public Relations and a minor in Sociology.
Since the age of twelve, McRandle's modeling career included photography shoots, runways, and character modeling. In Las Vegas, she worked as a promotional model at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Bally's Mirage, MGM, and in the Roman Festival at Caesar's Palace. She also worked as a make-up artist in the Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach areas.
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