Hottie of the Week: Ursula Yvonne Mayes
Age: 31
Profession: Model & Actress
Nationality: American
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brunette
Why: Successful Model & Television Personality
Where: TV, Magazines, Catalogs, Events
RF Scale: 85%
Website: http://ursulamayes.com
Ursula Mayes was born on a military base in Seoul, South Korea. She came to the U.S. at 6 years old and grew up an army brat. Her exotic looks come from her Korean mother and German/Native-American father.
Ursula Hayes in the "B Hartley" Catalog
Growing up an army brat carried into Ursula’s adult life. After being discovered in a spread for Maxim magazine, Ursula signed a multi-year deal with a global events company, traveling to 20+ U.S. cities, Asia, Europe and Guam to host headliner performances and interviewing celebrity guests, musicians and corporate sponsors. Upon signing that contract the same year, Ursula moved to Orange County, California and signed additional contracts as a Spokesmodel for Dreamgirl International and the hit NBC game show, Deal Or No Deal as briefcase beauty #5.
Many recognize Ursula as suitcase model #5 from NBC’s hit show “Deal Or No Deal”, hosted by Howie Mandel. During Ursula’s entire 4 seasons with the show, DOND’s fame skyrocketed, becoming the #1 game show in the world, reaching over 80 million households while nominated for an Emmy and winning “Favorite Game Show” on GSN (Game Show Network). Ursula also worked on Minute To Win It with host, Guy Fieri during a special Christmas episode week. Mayes is one of four models chosen and featured on an exclusive Deal Or No Deal slot machine along with Howie Mandel. She is currently making appearances with Howie and the other 3 models unveiling the new slot machines nationwide.
Ursula Mayes @ the Import Reactor Convention
Putting her comedic and improvisation skills to the test, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno called upon Ursula for it’s hilarious “Jaywalking” skit. Since then, they have requested Ursula in numerous episodes including The Jay Leno Show. Ursula has always had a flair, and love for theatre and Broadway since she was a child. She is currently pursuing her acting career and training with a highly acclaimed acting coach in North Hollywood.
Alluring and versatile, Ursula is one of the most sought after fresh faces for editorial and commercial shoots. Her unique look gets her noticed everywhere she goes, but it is her down to earth nature and strong work ethic that makes her shine. She has appeared in numerous U.S. magazines such as Muscle & Fitness, Maxim, Stuff, OC Health, Runway and People Magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful People” issue to name a few. Internationally, Mayes has been featured in Korean magazines Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Esquire Turkey, Australian FHM and more. Some of her national corporate campaigns include Jim Bean, California Milk (South American market), Subaru, Burger King, Evan Williams, Monster Energy and Bacardi.
Ursula Mayes @ the Import Reactor Convention
Mayes is currently the official Spokesmodel for Escante, an exclusive, leading supplier of costumes, lingerie and corsets. Ursula represents the brand at various shows across the U.S. and appears on all of Escante’s catalogs, posters, box sets and packaging as well as other printable merchandise and media. Mayes also appears at the ILS (International Lingerie Show), Halloween & Party Expo and Transworld shows representing Escante as their Spokesmodel.
Ursula Mayes in the Escante Costumes catalog
THQ, the global videogame powerhouse, hired Ursula as the cover model and star of Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights, the follow up to its 2 million selling Juiced racing game, available on Xbox360™, PlayStation®2 and Nintendo DS™. She starred in the game’s television commercial, which aired on major networks worldwide. A special edition DVD just for her fans was included in the first set of released games. Mayes also appeared at the Juiced 2 launch event in London.
Overseas, Ursula can be seen throughout Asia in her first multi-international print and commercial campaign for EI Solutions Skincare & Cosmetics. In addition, Ursula has filmed a commercial film (CF), for real estate development Hoban Apartments, considered a great achievement in the highly competitive Korean entertainment industry. Mayes is currently working on an international venture…check Ursula’s website for up to date news.
The Ursula Mayes Gallery
