Monique Luiz
Monique M. Luiz (née Corzilius; born May 3, 1961), also known as "Daisy Girl" or "Peace, Little Girl" , is an American former child model best known for appearing in the "Daisy" advertisement, part of then incumbent president Lyndon B. Johnson's 1964 presidential campaign.
Monique Luiz | |
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Still from the "Daisy" political advertisement | |
| Born | Monique M. Corzilius May 3, 1961 Pine Beach, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Other names | Monique Cozy |
| Occupation | Child model |
| Known for | "Daisy" (1964) |
| Spouse | Manuel Luiz |
Corzilius appeared in her first television commercial role at the age of two, using the stage name Monique Cozy. She appeared in television advertisements for advertisers including Kodak, Velveeta, and Prudential Insurance. She moved to France with her parents in 1975 and married there before returning to the United States in 1983. She appeared in the 2014 documentary Bombs Away and was recruited by Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, to appear in an advertisement for her presidential campaign against Donald Trump.