MIA AMBER,WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

Many of you may have already heard that the beautiful and talented plus size model and actress Mia Amber has passed away. Like many of you, I’m in shock and for a few moments yesterday was speechless. Mia’s death was truly untimely. Mia was a fierce model who made young girls everywhere feel good about their curves. She was a scene stealer in the movie Road Trip as Rhonda, and she was a fabulous business woman and producer as we got to see on The Janice Dickinson show. Mia was a true pioneer in the plus size modeling industry. Her look and her style let it be known that plus size models can work it just like any other model.

I met Mia through Maddy the editor of Plus Model Mag. Mia just like Maddy was so sweet and pleasant. From our first meeting Mia always had a kind word to say and was just an all around class act. Every time I ran into her at events she was always smiling and never short in her conversations.

 I can remember the last time I actually saw Mia. It was back in Feb. I ran into her at Forever 21 on 42nd street. She was trying to find a dress for an event and I was just lunch break shopping. As soon as I saw her she embraced me with a real warm hug and sincerely asked how I was doing. After a few moments of chatting she was off to the fitting room and I  said I’ll meet you in there. However, I didn’t get to catch her in the fitting room because she had to go. Never for a second did I think I wouldn’t literally see her again.

I can honestly say that Mia was a true inspiration always representing for plus size women and letting the world know that we are beautiful, smart, and sexy. I particularly remember when she was on Tyra’s show about the size 0’s in the modeling industry and how these waif thin models were dying. One of the guests was calling Mia fat and all kinds of names. Mia so graceful yet stern looked that lady in the eye and said I’m beautiful. That has always stuck with me and I will never forget her and I will forever be inspired by her to do my part in the plus size community by making sure I’m uplifting women as she did for millions of us girls with a little meat on our bones.

When I remember Mia I will remember her bold, beautiful, and confident character that she displayed throughout her career. I will remember the funny side of her that we got to see in music videos. And most importantly, because of Mia, I will remember that my body is beautiful.

My prayers are with her husband, family, and friends. Rest In Peace Mia!