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96 || FASHION MAGAZINE || MARCH 2015arla has always loved movies and recently this has led her to develop her acting skills. She has appeared in several commercial campaigns for companies like BMW and Crest as well as television shows like Burn Notice. Most recently, she appeared in the movie %u201cChef%u201d, directed and starred in by Jon Favreau. She enjoys taking acting classes and is very excited to explore this new dimension of her career. Marla has always had a passion for learningand this had led her to pursue a degree in Psychology. She is passionate about animals and being a voice for those who have none. One of the most profound moments in her life was when she volunteered at an orphanage in Thailand called Grace Place with over sixty of the most beautiful kids you could ever hope to meet. %u201cIt changed my life. I went there expecting to help these kids and came back so much the better for being in their company. Their enthusiasm for life and their faith in God despite the horrible things they%u2019ve lived through in their short lives was inspiring and amazing to see.%u201d Since then she has become involved with a great south Florida charity, Shuzz. Combining her love of shoes with her philanthropic work seemed like a win/win. Other charities close to her heart include the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Heart Association. For more information visit www.marlaweaver.com.layout by Jenna BeltPhotographed by Simon Soongmarlaweaver.com