It
all started when I arrived on June 1st, 1972 in New Orleans Louisiana.
From the very beginning I wanted to do things my own way. At three
years old I would go to the pool and promptly remove my bathing suit
(imagine that!) Okay, so I was a nudist toddler! We moved to a small
town outside of Atlanta when I was ten. From here through high school
I spent time in both New Orleans and Atlanta, the best of both worlds.
The serenity and beauty of the country and the decadence of New Orleans!
In junior high and high school I tried many sports. Tennis, soccer,
swim team, cheerleading. I learned to fish and we spent some time
camping. What a peaceful way to start the day! After high school I
went to West Georgia University to study a career in journalism. Quickly
disenchanted by the salary and the long hours of studying I moved
back to New Orleans to "find my path". I found instead a yearlong
party with some very fun friends. While visiting a few in Houston,
I met a talent scout for Playboy who was also an amateur photographer.
He asked if I wanted to pose for a fitness ad for World Gym. Being
the shy girl that I am I replied " When do we shoot?". While shooting
he asked if he could send my picture in to Playboy for a possible
go as a centerfold. Not thinking too much about it I agreed. Two weeks
later I received a call asking me to fly to Los Angeles for a test
shoot!!! Never having been to LA was one thing but now I am going
to stay at the Playboy mansion!! OHHHHHH Yea!! Images are Copyrighted
by Playboy Within the month I was approved as Miss May 1994. My experience
with Playboy opened a world of possibilities. Late October of 1995
I packed my stuff and drove across country from New Orleans to that
crazy tinsel town that I reside in today, LA. Three and a half years
have gone by so let's see if I can re-cap the whirlwind experience
between then and now for you. Shae discovers modeling. Granted I had
modeled for Playboy and even done a World Gym ad but now it was time
to try modeling La style. One of my first jobs was for Venus Swimwear
magazine. I was flown with nine other models to the Dominican Republic
for a seven-day photo shoot. What a blast! Now I am hooked! The girls
were all adorable and although we were at breakfast at 4:30 each morning
and did not wrap until sunset each day it was a ball! Our "down" time
consisted of jet-skiing (of course), and riding dirt bikes through
town. The most beautiful sunset I have ever seen was from a villa
in the mountains of the Dominican. Leaving no stone unturned I decided
to fully explore the print world. As well as appearing in numerous
issues of Book of Lingerie I have also been on the cover of Frederick's
of Hollywood, Venus Swimwear, Swimwear Illustrated, Salling catalogue
of Denmark, Flirts catalogue, and a Molson beer poster! Modeling has
taken me to places such as Hong Kong, Jamaica, Hawaii, Denmark, Canada.
What a great way to see the world- for free! Modeling was great fun,
but I started to get a little restless, so off to discover a new way
to whet my appetite! Shae discovers acting! Realizing the world of
possibilities I turned my attention to television and film. My first
role was a feature film called Cover ME. First project and here I
am doing a movie that stars Paul Sorvino! Okay I have seen the Godfather
a few times! The perfect role to highlight my segue into acting- I
played a centerfold -big stretch! Like I said the perfect way to start!
The role was quite fun, I open the film the first 5 minutes or so
and then I die. Isn't that the way all actors debut. Only one place
to go from here: I got a role on Baywatch ! Another big stretch! After
Baywatch I landed a role in two different episodes of Married with
Children. That was a ball! This was my first introduction to a live
audience. We had rehearsal Monday through Thursday and performed twice
on Friday. Each of us little people was allowed to give a guest a
pass to be in the audience. No pressure - first live audience - and
people I know are watching! Things turned out great and married still
remains one of my fondest memories to date. Guest starring appearances
on Renegade, Silk Stalkings, Viper, High Tide, soon followed. These
shows were all a lot of fun but the real fun came when I tried my
hand at hosting. The gossip show hired me to do an episode alone and
one with two other playmates. This introduced me to yet another type
of television. The day goes like this. Show up on location get script
for all six segments - have thirty minutes to review it- and action!
Somewhat hairy the first few tries, but so much fun! The segment with
the other two playmates was shot at the playboy mansion. No fun to
be had there right! We spent the episode playing pool and hanging
out while delivering lines of course! Next hosting gig was for Real
TV- if you have ever seen the show it is an extreme look at real life
and amazing sports not at all up my alley. Now I am ready for movies.
My second film after Cover Me was for Andy Sadaris filming Day of
the Warrior. We spent two weeks in Shreveport Louisiana filming the
action scenes and the rest of the film was shot in Los Angeles. Put
ten actors in a small hotel on a fun film and you have yourself the
makings of a good time! Andy was great to work for and the cast got
along like a co-ed fraternity. My second film Savage Beach was shot
in part in Maui Hawaii. Oh, if I must go! We once again had entirely
too much fun to be working. On this film part of our action scenes
involved an on the water chase on jet skis- absolutely hated that.
The last film I worked on was titled love stinks. The cast included
Bill Bellamy, Tyra Banks, French , and many others. My first comedy!
Which brings us to date on my current project, Black Scorpion. This
TV series is a scifi action comedy that I have loved being a part
of. My role is Babbette, the corrupt mayor's secretary. This is my
first recurring role!! Think Batman and Robin- Zena! You will have
to look for the red wig to find me- Babbette is a little outrageous!
That about brings us up to date . Wow all that in three years- seems
like it took that long to write it. On a more personal note I have
discovered that wonderful possibilities lie just around the corner.
Creating this site has been yet another learning experience! To date
I have to say it is the most fun I have had "working". So the name
of the game people is fun. Whatever you do enjoy it and enjoy life!
I have certainly enjoyed living mine and now I can share it with you.
Just think the fun is just beginning! Love, Shae Marks
