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My Take
Jodi Ann Paterson's story catches me because of its geography first: born in Balikpapan, Indonesia, raised in Oregon, then propelled onto the national stage. Earning Playmate of the Month in 1999 and Playmate of the Year in 2000 in back-to-back strides shows real momentum, not just a single lucky break. What I appreciate is the college education behind the glamour, a hint of grounding that pageant-to-modeling trajectories don't always have. She navigated a fiercely competitive world and came out a recognizable name. I tend to root for people who turn beauty into a deliberate career, and she clearly did.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jodi Ann Paterson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョディ・アン・パターソン
- Reading
- じょでぃ・あん・ぱたーそん
- Born
- July 31, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Height
- 165 cm
- Occupation
- actor / model / Playboy Playmate / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Thurston High School
- University
- Oregon State University
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Playboy Playmate of the Month
- 2000 Playboy Playmate of the Year
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jodi Ann Paterson born?
Born July 31, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Jodi Ann Paterson from?
Jodi Ann Paterson is from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
What does Jodi Ann Paterson do?
Jodi Ann Paterson works as actor, model, Playboy Playmate, television actor, film actor.
How tall is Jodi Ann Paterson?
Jodi Ann Paterson is 165 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.