Marianne Skanks

Marianne Skanks (now Marianne Howell) was born in 1963. Her mother was notable Canadian dance choreographer and teacher Ola Shanks. Marianne was in an African dance group called the Ebonites with her father, sister and cousin. The Ebonites performed in the Hawk's Nest and Julie's restaurant. Marianne was a model for album covers released by the Scorpio record label based in Toronto.