Maddison Gabriel

Maddison Gabriel (born 16 September 1994) is an Australian model who gained notoriety when, at the age of 12, she was controversially named the face of the 2007 Gold Coast Fashion Week.

Personal life Gabriel was born to Brian Gabriel and Michelle Gabriel and has a sister, Brooke. Gabriel was able to travel to New York, Milan, and London, and also continue her studies at school.

Career

Gold Coast Fashion Week Gabriel was 12 when she was named the official face of Australia's annual Gold Coast Fashion Week in September 2007 Child protection groups raised protests over the 12-year-old's participation. Gabriel's mother, Michelle Gabriel, later requested an apology from Howard and Rudd for their comments regarding her daughter, and stated that the family was not making money from Gabriel's modelling ventures.

Modeling Gabriel was signed by agency Ugly People as the prize for being named as the face of the Gold Coast Fashion Week. Following the Gold Coast Fashion Week, Gabriel generated interest from many international modeling agencies including Chadwick's and Ford Models, but signed with Elite Models in July 2008 with the support of Tamblyn Models. She has since signed with Storm in London and Fashion in Milan and is now represented by Dally's in Brisbane and Chic in Sydney.

She has since appeared in editorials in Elle, Dolly, Creme, Girlfriend, Rush, Limewire, Looks Book, Muse, and Bridesmaid. She also appeared as an extra in the Australian drama Water Police. She has worked in New York, London, Milan and Sydney in various roles, including catwalk and photographic modeling.