Denise Paglia

Denise Paglia, born in Orange, New Jersey, is a former Fitness Model of Mixed-race heritage, with an Italian father and Japanese mother. She launched her career in 1988 at age 21, and through the 1990s, she dominated fitness magazines and the industry. In 1993, she moved to Burbank, California, to pursue her fitness path. Her television appearances included ESPN2's Fitness Beach, Cyberfit, and Bodyshaping. She is a Certified AFAA Fitness Trainer and competed in fitness competitions. Denise placed in the 1992 and 1993 Fitness America National Pageants and came in 5th at the 1995 Fitness Olympia. Notably, she graced the cover of the first issue of Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine. After 11 active years, she retired from competition in 1999. At 59, she stands 5'3" with black hair and hazel eyes.