Karen Anette Stai (born 24 March 1961http://aftenbladet.no/skatt/?do=search&firstname=karen+anette&lastname=stai&age=&taxYear=&fylke=0&kommune=0#) is a Norwegian model. She was one of the top fashion models in the 1980s. Stai won the first Supermodel of the World contest in 1980.
After a few years of working as a model Stai felt burnt out. She was offered a contract with L'Oréal but decided to quit being a model. She has since worked as a fashion photographer and fashion editor, and has authored books.
She is married to Jan-Eric Arnesen. She has one son with Arnesen, one from a previous relationship and two stepsons.
Published works Crazy business - photo model Diary (1983) In the midst of life: Living with seeing yourself and others (2003)
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