Donna Ewin

Donna Ewin

Born on 4 June 1970 in Bethnal Green, London, Donna Ewin built a career in British glamour modeling that spanned roughly 24 years, from 1987 to 2011. Known by the nickname "the body" and several aliases including Nina Downe (an anagram of her real name), she became one of the more recognized Page 3 Girls of her era.

Early Career and Page 3

After leaving college, Donna signed with the Yvonne Paul Management agency and made her first Page 3 appearance in The Sun at the age of 17. She quickly became a fixture on the British glamour circuit during the late 1980s and into the early 1990s, a period often considered the peak of Page 3 culture in the UK tabloid press. During this time she appeared in several well-known publications, including Mayfair, Penthouse, and Playboy.

Film and Television Work

Beyond print work, Donna crossed into acting. She appeared uncredited as "Masked Buxom Girl" in the orgy sequence of Stanley Kubrick's final film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999). She also had a recurring presence on the BBC comedy series The Fast Show, appearing in both the televised episodes and live stage performances, most notably in the "Mr. and Mrs. Shag" sketch. These roles, while minor, placed her in notable productions during a period when the crossover between glamour modeling and mainstream entertainment was relatively common in British media.

Other Notable Appearances

In 1991, Donna was featured in the computer game Cover Girl Strip Poker, an artifact of the early era of interactive adult entertainment on home computers. Over the course of her career, she is credited with 28 magazine covers, 24 photosets, and 4 videos.

Career Span and Retirement

Standing 5'9" with brown hair and brown eyes, Donna is among the tall models and British models to have maintained a lengthy presence in the industry. Her career stretched from the late 1980s through to her retirement in 2011, giving her a run of over two decades. That longevity placed her well beyond the typical career length for glamour models of her generation.

After Modeling

Following her retirement from modeling, Donna pursued an entirely different path, qualifying as a London taxi driver after completing "the Knowledge," the notoriously demanding test of London street navigation required of all black cab drivers.