Lindsey Pelas

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Lindsey Pelas
Lindsey Pelas 2018.jpg
Pelas in July 2018
Born (1991-05-19) May 19, 1991 (age 30)
Loranger, Louisiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materLouisiana State University
OccupationActress, Model
Years active2013–present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorGreen
Websitewww.lindseypelas.co

Lindsey Nicole Pelas (born May 19, 1991) is an American actress, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and model.[1][2] She currently models for multiple brands, and has also been featured in publications including Maxim,[3] GQ,[4] Glamour,[5] and has also modeled for Playboy and was the Playboy Cyber Girl of the Month for May 2014.[2]

Pelas is most well known for her gaining millions of followers on Instagram and Twitter[6] as well as on Snapchat.[7][8] Additionally, Pelas is the host and founder of the Eyes Up Here podcast, which is streamed weekly on Focus TV. Notable guests on the show include Kate Quigley and Chris Pfaff.[9]

Biography[]

Early life and education[]

Pelas was born on May 19, 1991 in a small town in southern Louisiana. She grew up in a small village near Independence, Louisiana, as a small child Pelas dreamed of being a movie star. She was one of nine children growing up with five sisters and three brothers. She attended a rural high school, graduating near the top of her class. She attended Louisiana State University obtaining a bachelor's degree in History. After graduating Pelas worked as a bartender and yoga instructor.

Modeling[]

Pelas began her modeling career in 2013, when she did multiple shoots with Playboy.[10] After moving on from Playboy she moved into social media, growing a large platform on social media outlets such as Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. Her following on these media outlets combined is over 13.5 million followers.

In April 2018, Lindsey launched her podcast Eyes Up Here with Lindsey Pelas.[11] On her show, Pelas features celebrity guests and personal friends of her own to discuss a range of topics like personal projects, promoting body positivity, current news headlines, pop culture, lifestyle, beauty tips, and more. The title of the podcast aims to shift the focus of listeners from a superficial perspective to a more in depth discussion on relevant issues of today. Lindsey claims Eyes Up Here with Lindsey Pelas is a way for her to end social stereotyping one topic at a time.[12][13]

Other projects of Pelas’ include three published calendars titled “Dirty South”,[14] “Nearly Naked”,[15] and, “Wet”.[16] “Dirty South” pays homage to Lindsey's home state, Louisiana, shooting exclusively in the New Orleans area. With her second calendar, Pelas decided to emphasize her stance on body positivity, showing off what she calls her “Genetically Gifted” physique. 2019's edition, “Wet”, may be Lindsey's most risqué. When asked about the calendar, Pelas said in a Maxim interview “I knew the only way to top being naked was being wet.”[17] Lindsey also released a limited edition "Genetically Gifted" T-shirt collection for presale in June 2018.[18]

Media and self-branding[]

Pelas created viral videos, photos and content that quickly caught the eyes of local photographers. Since becoming a social media influencer, Lindsey has appeared in a number of magazines, movies, TV shows, music videos, and commercials. She's worked with brands like Revolve, YEEZY Season 6,[19][20] UFC, Cosmopolitan, The Steve Harvey Show, MTV's Wild’N’Out, Maxim, and FHM.[21] Lindsey finds her greatest accomplishments in her entrepreneurial spirit. In 2017 and 2018 Pelas created, directed, styled, produced and sold her own annual swimsuit calendars Dirty South and Nearly Naked. Her internationally sold calendars has received the attention of other social media influencers who seeking tips and guidance on using the internet for success. Pelas has spoken on digital marketing at many panels and conferences including the Global Ventures Summit in Los Angeles and Mexico City, as well as Complex Con and the Forum.[22][13]

Selected filmography[]

Film[]

List of film appearances, showing year released and role
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Extraction Stephanie
2018 Katrina In Post-production

Documentaries[]

List of television appearances, showing year released and role
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Complex Conversations Herself

Television[]

List of television appearances, showing year released and role
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Playboy Plus Herself
2015 TMZ on TV Herself Aired September 4
2015 8th Annual Babes in Toyland Herself
2016 Pop Trigger Herself
2016 Englishman in L.A. Katya Aura Episode 1 Season 2 A New Beginning
2017 The Eric Andre Show[23] Herself
2017 Famously Single Herself Episode 2 Season 2 Let's Do Some Damage
2018 Steve[24] Herself
2018– Coded Court Kelly Wilshire

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Helin Jung (March 26, 2016), "11 Big Boob Problems Every Busty Girl Understands, From Instagram Star Lindsey Pelas", Cosmopolitan, archived from the original on November 29, 2016, retrieved December 7, 2016
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Lindsey Pelas Playboy Cybergirl of the Month May 2014, Playboy, May 9, 2014, archived from the original on December 20, 2016, retrieved December 7, 2016
  3. ^ "Instagram Stunner Lindsey Pelas Says 'Really Famous A-Listers' Slide Into Her DMs On a Regular Basis". maxim.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Lindsey Pelas". gq.com.mx. September 14, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Clinton, Leah Melby. "Having 30H Breasts Isn't Easy: "Food Always Gets Stuck in My Boobs"". glamour.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "'Playboy' Model Lindsey Pelas Flaunts Instagram Cleavage, Insists 'I'm Not A Slut'". The Inquisitr. March 19, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "The Psychology Behind Why We 'Like' Hot People's Pics On Instagram". HuffPost. March 6, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  8. ^ "American model Lindsey Pelas' irresistibly hot photos are a sight for the sore eyes; see pics | Entertainment News". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "Lindsey Pelas' Instagram Will Make You Weak In The Knees". Mandatory. January 24, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  10. ^ "Lindsey Pelas career info". lindseypelas.co. October 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 26, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  11. ^ "Podcast". Lindsey Pelas. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "Eyes Up Here by Lindsey Pelas on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Nolasco, Stephanie (January 23, 2018). "Playboy model Lindsey Pelas explains why she made a 'nearly naked' calendar". foxnews.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  14. ^ "Lindsey Pelas Hottest Photos From 2017 Dirty South Calendar". campussports.net. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  15. ^ "2018 "Nearly Naked" Calendar". Lindsey Pelas. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  16. ^ "2019 "Wet" Calendar". Lindsey Pelas. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  17. ^ "LINDSEY PELAS 2019 CALENDAR: EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK". Maxim Pelas. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  18. ^ ""Genetically Gifted" T-Shirt - PreSale". Lindsey Pelas. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  19. ^ "Paris Hilton Morphs Into Former Assistant Kim Kardashian for Yeezy Season 6!". lifeandstylemag.com. January 31, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  20. ^ "Who are all the Kim clones in the Yeezy Season 6 Instagram campaign?". galoremag.com. January 31, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  21. ^ "Press". Lindsey Pelas. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  22. ^ "Bio". Lindsey Pelas. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  23. ^ "Eric Andre Interviews The Hot Babes Of Instagram: Lindsey Pelas - The Eric Andre Show - Adult Swim". Adult Swim. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  24. ^ "What Millennials Really Think About Dating Apps, Social Media & Jobs". STEVE. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018.

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