Yes, Bo Derek Is Gorgeous, But She’s So Much More. And, Why is She Walking the Red Carpet with the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club’s Best in Show?!
There’s Bo Derek, the stunner, who became an instant sensation from her role in the film, “10”. Then, there’s the Bo Derek the passionate animal advocate and planet protector. Find out what’s she’s been up to and the pet care line she’s launched.
Bo – animal lover and founder of Bo Derek Pet Care will be escorting Flynn, the bichon frise who won Best in Show, at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show down the runway at the 15th Annual Red Dress Collection Fashion Show this year, which is hosted by American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative.
BIO:
Since her performance in the 1980 smash hit “10” and other motion pictures, Bo Derek has devoted much of her time to humanitarian efforts for people and animals alike...
Served as Special Envoy of the Secretary of State for Wildlife Trafficking.
Serves on the board of the boards WildAid and has worked with Pete Knights for 16 years. She is a member of the Board of Governors of the International Conservation CaucusFoundation.
Appointed Commissioner and Vice-Chair of the California Horse Racing Board. And continues to serve on the board of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
Served for nine years as National Honorary Chairperson for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Rehabilitation Special Events.
Named Honorary Green Beret in 2002 by the Special Forces Association.
Appointed by the President of the United States to the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees.
An avid horsewoman, serves as spokeswoman (along with trainer Nick Zito) for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
Created Bo Derek Pet Care that supports retired Military Working Dogs.
Bo is currently producing with Sennett Entertainment a historical feature film, W.A.S.P. about the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII.