Career
While working as a mechanic, Shimizu was approached to model for the Calvin Klein CK1 fragrance ads and model Calvin Klein fashions. She later was featured in the Banana Republic "American Beauty" campaign. Shimizu was one of the stars of Foxfire, alongside Angelina Jolie.
She also had a supporting role in Jamie Babbit"s 2007 film Itty Bitty Titty Committee.
Shimizu appeared in the third season of the here! original series Dante"s Cove. In 2005, Shimizu appeared on Tyra Banks"s reality show America"s Next Top Model.