Chenese Lewis is a renowned keynote speaker, expert commentator, and advocate for plus-size women, making her a trailblazer in her field. In 2003, she made history by becoming the first woman crowned Miss Plus America, and as a plus-size model, she has worked with numerous companies, including Torrid, Kmart, and Figure Magazine.
Her impressive television appearances include Dr. Phil and The Insider, as well as her lectures at national workshops and seminars around the country, most recently as a keynote speaker for the 2007 National Organization of Woman Conference. Chenese's unique perspective as a plus-size woman and role model enables her to connect with real women across the country, earning her the title "A leader in the curvy revolution!" from PLUS Model Magazine.
As an actress, Chenese has showcased her impressive improvisational and comedic skills on B.E.T's #1 show "Hell Date," which kept millions tuning in weekly. She has also received rave reviews for her dramatic portrayal of Connie Williams, a larger-than-life professional baseball player in the NAACP Award-winning play "The Girls of Summer," set in the 1940s.
Chenese is the creator of Hollywood NOW's "Love Your Body Day," an annual event where women of all sizes come together to celebrate with confidence a day of self-acceptance and promote positive body image. In 2008, she executive produced the 2008 Flawless Calendar, the first of its kind, showcasing a wide variety of curvaceous models of all ethnicities, shapes, and sizes with high-fashion editorial images.
Chenese attributes her success to not conforming to society's ideals of beauty but rather showing by example that you can be beautiful and confident regardless of your size. She is the epitome of the plus-size woman, inspiring others to embrace their unique beauty and confidence.
