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YARMOUTH PORT, Mass., Nov 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Actress Amber Valletta is lending a hand to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org), one of the world's leading international animal welfare organizations, by becoming a member of its Honorary Board of Directors. Ms.

By Connors, Claire It was a friend's health scare that prompted Amber Valletta to become an environmental advocate. BY CLAIRE CONNORS The Santa Monica Seafood market is bustling with customers and fishmongers.

By Connors, Claire Amber Valletta-model, actress, mother-is no size 2 cover girl. She's healthy, strong, and making a difference in the world. The word "supermodel" conjures up all sorts of stereotypes: rail-thin body, over-the-top fashion statements, unapproachable demeanor.

A video by Will.i.am and George Pajon, Jr., in support of U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been viewed an estimated 6 million times.