Kimmarie Johnson

In 2011, Kimmarie teamed up with several skin care and beauty industry leaders and started SkinGlow by Kimmarie, a skin care and beauty line of products. In September 2012, Kimmarie launched her first product, Ori Shea Butter, a 100% all natural extract from the Shea nut tree.

2010, Kimchi Warrior – (TV short) (Executive Producer)

2005, The Last Eve – Executive Producer – as Kim Marie Johnson)

2004, Korean Report: Young Man Kang Goes to Hollywood (TV documentary) – Herself (as Kim Marie Johnson)

At the age of sixteen, Kimmarie became a surrogate mother for her oldest brother’s infant daughter, Rhonda Deneen Johnson. Kimmarie took on the challenge of juggling her education with raising her brother’s infant until she graduated from College. Kimmarie remained an active influence in her niece’s life. After Kimmarie graduated from College, she moved to New York City. Kimmarie lived in New York for several years before she moved to Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, Kimmarie maintained very close ties with her mother, two brothers, and niece. Kimmarie’s oldest brother died in 2003, seven days before the birth of her son, Cameron Nino. In 2004, four months after oldest brother’s death, Kimmarie’s mother died after she was diagnosed with Cancer. The deaths of her oldest brother and mother had a devastating impact on Kimmarie and she was forced to retreat from actively pursuing her career for several years.

After the birth of her son in 2003, Kimmarie took a break from her career for a few years. While on hiatus, Kimmarie studied at The Groundlings. In 2006, Kimmarie was voted Actress of the Month by the Independent Filmmakers Alliance From 2007 to 2010 Kimmarie took on lead roles in several stage plays at The Next Stage and several other theaters, including The Dark Side of The Moon, The Puppet Show and an adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

In 1996, Kimmarie moved to Los Angeles and continued modeling for the LA California Mart, and Lady Footlocker. While in Los Angeles, she decided to pursue a career in acting. She booked her first acting role in the movie Dude, Where’s My Car? Kimmarie immediately became engulfed in learning her craft as an actor. She studied under Janet Alhanti in the studio of Margie Habor. Kimmarie soon discovered that she also had a passion for dancing. She enrolled in several dance studios to improve her dancing skills. Kimmarie appeared in several episodes of the TV series Beverly Hills 90210 and Wanda at Large. She also appeared in the film the Diary of a Tired Black Man which was written and directed by Tim Alexander.

For a brief period, Kimmarie worked as a flight attendant on international routes. Her tenure with the airline gave her exposure to the international scene. While working with the airline, she was signed with Docherty, a modeling agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was offered roles as a model representing several internationally acclaimed fashion designers including Vidal Sassoon, Oscar de la Renta, and United Colors of Benetton, amongst many others. In 1992, without any prior pageantry training, background or experience, Kimmarie competed in and won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant. She went on to represent the state of Pennsylvania in the 1993 Miss USA beauty pageant. She finished in the top 5 with higher scores than the 1993 winner and was the judges’ favorite to win the pageant. Kimmarie did not answer the question in the finals.

Kimmarie Johnson (born Kim Marie Johnson; April 8, 1976) is an American actress, model, businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder. Kimmarie is the founder of SkinGlow by Kimmarie, a skin care and beauty retailing and consulting company based in Wyoming, United States with offices in Los Angeles, Ca. Kimmarie started the company in 2011 after many years of research into skin care and beauty products. Earlier in her career, Kimmarie participated in, and won the Miss Pennsylvania USA beauty pageant. She went on to represent the state of Pennsylvania in the Miss USA pageant where she finished in the top five.