Kimber West

Most head west for fun, fame or fortune, but Kimber West has even loftier goals. A statuesque brunette at 59, Kimber represents the American melting potshes Polynesian, Spanish and Cherokee, with liberal dashes of Dutch and Irish thrown in. Im a Gemini, so I have about seven different personalities, she acknowledges. Id like to do just about anything, especially acting. I think I can do it allcomedy, drama. Kimbers own drama began in Georgia, where her husband, James, encouraged her to audition for Playboys Girls of Atlanta pictorial. She wasnt chosen for that pictorial, but with her otherworldly beauty, she was closely considered for Playmate. Once named our Miss February 1997, she packed her bags and headed west, ready to embark on a career in film. Things are getting to be fun in LA, she says. Theres work out here, and theres lots of culture I could grow old here. For now, young Kimber is off to a great starthaving moved into the beachside house featured in steamy films Indecent Proposal and Color of Night, Miss West nabbed roles in Silk Stalkings, L.A. Heat and Black Scorpion, not to mention a guest spot on Jenny McCarthys variety show. Ever the individualist, shes not content to merely follow in her Playmate sisters footsteps. Dont get me wrong, says Kimber with a smile. I love Jenny, but my goal is to be the next Kimber West. My life is crazed, but I love it! Without a doubt, there could only be one Miss February 97.