Manon von Gerkan (born 1972 in Hamburg) is a German model ^{[5] [6]} and actress. ^[7] who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s. She is the daughter of German architect Meinhard von Gerkan and a former girlfriend of American illusionist and stunt performer David Blaine. ^{[8] [1]} She also designs and markets a line of jewelry. ^[3] She is probably best known in the United States for her role as Mauricio's girlfriend Lindy in the 2001 comedy *Shallow Hal *.