Sheila Ming-Burgess
Sheila Ming-Burgess is a Bermudian international fashion model and actress. She appeared in music videos for Duran Duran and Whitney Houston.
Biography
[edit]Ming-Burgess grew up in the Devonshire Parish in Bermuda.[1] After leaving school, she worked in a shop.[1] She began her modelling career when a fashion photographer spotted her at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club in Pembroke Parish.[1]
During the 1970s, Ming-Burgess was named Mode Avante Garde Magazine's Model of the Year.[1] She modelled for designers including Armani, Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Gottex, Missoni, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, Ungaro, Donna Karen, Karl Lagerfeld and in magazines such as Preview.[1][2]
Ming-Burgess appeared in music videos, including the videos for She's Got Claws by Gary Newman in 1981,[2][3] Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran in 1982,[4][5] and Saving All My Love for You by Whitney Houston in 1985.[1][6]
At Bermuda Day in 2013, Ming-Burgess was Grand Marshal.[2] She has also been honoured at the Bermuda Fashion Festival.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Arandjelovic, Nadia (26 June 2015). "Iconic model to be honoured at fashion event". www.royalgazette.com. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Sheila Ming Burgess". Department of Culture. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Official Gary Numan (31 May 2019). Gary Numan She's Got Claws. Retrieved 23 June 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Irwin, Corey (3 June 2020). "30 Stars From Classic Rock Music Videos: Where Are They Now?". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Zaleski, Annie (6 May 2021). Duran Duran's Rio. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 85. ISBN 978-1-5013-5519-6.
- ^ whitneyhoustonVEVO (19 October 2010). Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You (Official HD Video). Retrieved 23 June 2025 – via YouTube.