by REERA YOO
South Korean model and actress Clara Lee was listed as the second most beautiful woman in the world on Oct. 28 by MODE Lifestyle Magazine.
Following American actress/model Tania Marie Caringi, Clara took second place on the magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful Women in the World 2014” list. Meanwhile, German model Cristina Maria Saracut ranked third.
Aside from the top three, the list included Hollywood actresses Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson, Brazilian Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, South African model Candice Swanepoel and American singer Beyonce.
According to MODE, Clara is the magazine’s first Asian cover model. “[Clara] has a refreshing image and bright personality. Her stellar performances in Korean movies, modeling and acting caught the attention of our U.S. judges, which led to her high ranking on the list,” said a magazine representative.
In response to the impressive title, Clara commented, “I’m grateful that people not only in Korea but also overseas are looking at me prettily with a good heart. I want to make sure to relay my thanks to my fans both domestic and foreign through this opportunity.”
She also tweeted photos from the magazine.
CLARA has come in at #2 for Mode Magazine’s World’s 100 Most Beautiful Women of 2014. 클라라 美패션지 선정 세계에서 가장 아름다운 여성 2위. pic.twitter.com/Ak1IJ6krUw
— CLARA 李成敏 (@actressclara) October 28, 2014
The 28-year-old celebrity comes from a unique background. Although she was born in Switzerland and educated in the U.S., she holds British citizenship. She starred in her first movie, Five Senses of Eros, in 2009 and skyrocketed into fame after throwing a ceremonial first pitch in a Korean professional baseball game in form-fitting leggings.
(Photo courtesy of NEWSis)
Clara has also appeared in numerous music videos, such as Jay Park’s “Joah” and Tei’s “Same Pillow.” She currently has more than half a million followers on her Facebook page.
You can view MODE’s “100 Most Beautiful Women in the World 2014” list here.
