Gillian Bonner — Biography

Gillian Bonner, born on February 3, 1966, in Athens, Georgia, is a renowned American nude model. From a young age, she demonstrated her artistic talent through her love of drawing. She completed her education at Northside High School in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating with honors in 1984. Later, Bonner relocated to Sarasota, Florida, where she pursued studies in animation at the Ringling School of Art and Design.

Venturing into the fashion industry, she gained recognition as a successful model for Elite, appearing in major advertising campaigns for brands like Guess jeans and Cover Girl Cosmetics. In 1992, she established her own software company, Black Dragon Productions. Bonner gained further fame when she became Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month in April 1996, with her centerfold images captured by photographer Richard Fegley. She subsequently featured in a number of Playboy videos. In 1997, Bonner took on a multifaceted role as the producer, designer, and lead character in the adult CD-ROM video game Riana Rouge. Her career in modeling and media continued to evolve following her listing as a Playboy Playmate in April 1996.

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