Irene Marie Models was a modeling and talent agency in Miami Beach, Florida. The agency was one of South Florida's first exclusive agencies. The agency closed in 2009. History Irene Marie Models was founded in 1983 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by former international fashion model and fashion columnist Irene Marie. In 1989 Irene moved to South Beach. In 2006 Irene Marie along with MTV launched 8th & Ocean, a television series chronicling the lives of models and staff at the Irene Marie Modeling agency. Models and actors represented by Irene Marie Amber Smith Bar Refaeli Brett Novek Cindy Taylor Cynthia Bailey David Fumero Galen Gering Garcelle Beauvais Melania Trump Niki Taylor Eugena Washington See also List of modeling agencies References Modeling agencies 1983 establishments in the United States Entertainment companies established in 1983 Companies disestablished in 2009 Miami Beach, Florida