Carmen Berg: From Bismarck Bodybuilder to Playboy Playmate
Grand Forks, ND – In a remarkable journey documented in the June 2, 1987, edition of the Grand Forks Herald, Carmen Berg, a 23-year-old former Bismarck resident, captured national attention as Playboy’s July Playmate. Rising from local fitness competitions to modeling in Chicago, Berg’s story exemplifies determination and personal values.
Berg’s modeling career began after she participated in the 1982 Peace Garden Bodybuilding Contest in Grand Forks, where she placed third. Following her high school graduation in 1981, she pursued gymnastics and a role as a cheerleader before relocating to Minneapolis. There, Berg enrolled in the John Robert Powers Modeling School, eventually becoming an instructor.
In her Playboy feature, titled "Free Spirit," Berg discussed her nudist philosophy and her commitment to community service, volunteering at a shelter for unwed teenage mothers in Chicago. Despite her modeling success, she maintained strong Catholic values, emphasizing her belief in a personal relationship with God while navigating the complexities of public perception.
Berg’s story not only highlights her professional achievements but also her reflections on faith and identity beyond her North Dakota roots.
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