Crystal Cunningham

Discovered by Saint International CEO, Deiwght Peters, Crystal Cunningham was launched onto the international fashion scene after being spotted at Fashion Face of the Caribbean, 2008. Crystal was then flown to New York to develop her portfolio with some of the industry's leading fashion photographers. She was subsequently signed to one of Cape Town's top modelling agencies, Base Models and has worked for prestigious clients such as Levis, Ponds and Oprah Magazine. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, this 5"10 beauty is an international model turn TV host and producer who is destined to leave her mark on the world.

Crystal began modelling at a very tender age at both nursery school and primary school however it was never really her thing as she was too shy and even though many opportunities came her way, education was always her main focus. Crystal graduated from the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics (Honours). She interned at one of the top 500 banks in the world, FirstCaribbean International Bank, where she eventually climbed the corporate ladder to the post of Assistant Company Secretary.

In 2004, Crystal entered the Ms. Trinidad and Tobago Pageant and later represented her country at the Ms. Caraibes Hibiscus Pageant in St. Maarten where she copped the Ms. Photogenic title. From there, Crystal has been invited to participate in a number of regional fashion events including Dominicana Moda, Style Week Jamaica and Fashion Block, walking for top designers such as B. Michael, Ed Hardy, Bas Koster, Roger Gary, Lois Samuels, Claudia Pegus, Meiling, and Heather Jones amongst others.

While modelling remains Crystal's first love, she has an undying passion for television which has driven her to pursue such interests. Gracing the red carpets of international events such as the BET Awards 2010 and Ms. World 2009 to host celebrity interviews, Crystal is now the co-host and assistant producer of SPLASH! – a 13-part, 2 hour, Caribbean lifestyle magazine series segmented by tasteful Caribbean and African music videos on Viacom's newest network, Centric (formerly BETj). Crystal has interviewed the likes of music producer and recording artiste, Pharell, Brandy, Ray J, Doug E Fresh, Fergie and not to mention, Shaka Sisulu, grandson of freedom fighter, Walter Sisulu in the struggle to end Apartheid, just to name a few.

With a thriving modeling and broadcasting career on and behind the camera, Crystal has also lent her talents to the silver screen making her debut film performance in the movie "Themba", a new German-South African film production about a young, impoverished South African boy with dreams of becoming a football star. Just in time for World Cup 2010, naturally, the subject is football, and the way the sport gives hope, joy, and strength to the South African youth, and for many is the only way to forget about the hardships of life, if only for a few moments, while chasing the ball on the pitch. The film stars the former German national team keeper Jens Lehman, as Coach John Jacobs, and Junior Singo as Themba.