Who is Obama Girl?
She is New York area model and actress Amber Lee Ettinger (check out her website at http://amberleeonline.com). And her success story is an inspiration for anyone waiting for his or her big break in the Big Apple. Photo Credit: Jarmo Pohjaniemi Amber Lee is originally from Pennsylvania, and moved to New York to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology. After joining the modeling and talent website OneModelPlace.com in 2003, she began booking jobs. “While studying at FIT, I was approached to do some modeling and acting jobs. I absolutely loved it so I have been pursuing it full time for the past four years.” One Model Place also chose Amber Lee as one of the top ten finalists in its search for the “2006 Bikini Model of the Year.” She posed for an exclusive photo and video shoot in Mexico. She relates, “Working with One Model Place was an amazing experience. I got to shoot in a beautiful location in Puerto Vallarta, with a great photographer and helpful staff members. I just loved it!”
“Obama Girl” is an actress and model who captured the public eye in 2007, when she starred in a film called “I Got a Crush…on Obama,” referencing a Democratic candidate in the 2008 presidential election. Her real name is Amber Lee Ettinger, but she has gained so much fame and attention as Obama Girl that she self identifies as Obama Girl on her personal website and a number of social networking sites, making it easier for her to connect with her fanbase. Her role in “I Got a Crush…on Obama” has not been without controversy, as some critics, including Obama’s children, felt that the video was extremely sexualized and in questionable taste. The film was made by Barely Political, a group of filmmakers which focuses on making viral videos with a political slant. When the film was initially posted in June 2007, viewers were first under the impression that it was a spontaneous outpouring of affection for Barack Obama. Later, it was revealed that Obama Girl was actually a paid actress, al
