She has been hailed for her influence on the perception of beauty in the fashion industry. Alek wek is a model who spent years of her life fleeing from civil war in south sudan. Pagina ufficiale del canale youtube di alek, canale di gaming in cui troverete gameplay guide e tanto altro su tutti i giochi del. Mar 04, 2014 supermodel alek wek is lupita nyongos inspirationnow hear what she has to say. At essences black women in hollywood luncheon last week. Sep 02, 2006 the greatest of them all, girl number 1. Alek wek has a different signature scent for each decade.
Having spent many years in her fashion career working in. She is listed on freeones since 2008 and is currently ranked 48030th place. Alek wek is a south sudanesebritish model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. And shes using her platform as one of the worlds most iconic. As a teenager, alek wek shook up the fashion world and inspired, among others, a young lupita nyongo.
Alek wek red carpet interview at the face list awards youtube. Alek wek it is pronounced uh lek was born into the southern sudanese dinka tribe in 1977. Alek wek has fans calling to her on the street and writing to elle. Alek weks arrival on the fashion scene back in the mid90s served as a defining moment for diversity in. Alek wek born 16 april 1977 is a south sudanesebritish model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. Even oprah called her beautiful and that made it a fact. Alek wek, the gamechanging model and trailblazer, shares her life story with matchesfashion. She is a missionary for world vision, an organization which combats aids. Wek appeared on the covers or been featured in many international fashion magazines including elle, glamour, cosmopolitan, vogue among others. Son parcours est interessant et montre une femme intelligente en plus detre superbe. Aug 28, 2007 alek wek na pas toujours eu une vie facile et lineaire. With paris fashion week in full swing, vogue spends the day with supermodel alek wek in one of her favourite places, the city of lights.
Chrissy teigen, alek wek, and candice swanepoel shine at the. When the sudanese civil war broke out in 1985, weks family had to flee from both government and. Hers is a story that has inspired and continues to inspire many, including 12 years a. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Dec 31, 20 this exclusive interview appears as the cover story in the oct. Supermodel alek wek is lupita nyongos inspirationnow hear what she has to say. And shes using her platform as one of the worlds most iconic supermodels to help empower african women and. Alek wek is a fashion model best known for being one of the first mainstream darkskinned african models to appear on fashion magazine covers and work both campaigns and fashion shows in mid 1990s. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Many of the highend modelling agencies will look for women that have something striking or unique about them. This exclusive interview appears as the cover story in the oct. As for now, all we can say that alek is still an eligible bachelorette and probably waiting for the right man to come along and put a ring on her finger. During her childhood, a civil war broke out in her country, forcing her parents and eight siblings to flee the country.
Arriving in london at age 14, she was discovered soon after by a model scout in a south. After 20 years at the forefront of fashion, trailblazing model alek wek talks to jane mulkerrins about her first film role, diversity in the industry and why she prefers dating younger men. Jan 26, 2017 alek wek has been in a relationship with riccardo sala, an italian real estate developer, since 2003. In a recent interview, supermodel alek wek pictured recounted her journey from refugee to supermodel. Chrissy teigen, alek wek, and candice swanepoel shine at. Model alek wek on her mothers advice, being glam and. This account has been terminated because it is linked to an account that received multiple thirdparty claims of infringement. From sudanese refugee to international supermodel in 2008. Some models tap into the zeitgeistothers change the course of things entirely. Alek weks life has not always been traced by an arrow and easy. Captured by johnny dufort, images star lindsey wixson, alek wek, catherine mcneil. My life from sudanese refugee to international supermodel.
The sensational model with a striking figure, alek once dated the popular italian real estate developer, riccardo sala in 2003. Watch as model alek wek and michael kors spill allfrom first jobs to runway mishapsas they share a ride during new. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Alek wek contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. In the memoir, alek, written by alek wek, she explains her story going from a sudanese refugee to an international supermodel. Alek wek has been in a relationship with riccardo sala, an italian real estate developer, since 2003. Worlds best alek wek stock pictures, photos, and images. Supermodels brought the drama to the tonys 2017 red carpet. From sudanese refugee to international supermodel wek, alek on. Alek wek contact information name, email address, phone number. The best of alek wek 90s supermodel moments in vogue vogue. Jan 15, 2020 the calendar also includes anok yai, alek wek, carolyn murphy, doutzen kroes, guinevere van seenus, kris grikaite, mariacarla boscono, miss fame and stella maxwell. Get to know the 2020year old model alek wek, before she got famous e. From sudanese refugee to international supermodel by alek.
Alek wek booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. Founded and directed by nick knight, the award winning fashion website was has consistently pushed the boundaries of. About alek wek even if you dont know her name, youve probably seen her before on the internet, on some magazine you read or maybe on the tv unless, of course, youve been living somewhere where you didnt have access to all that. She has been hailed for her influence on the perception of. Alek wek photo gallery 106 best alek wek pics celebs. Weks mother was a homemaker and her father was an education official. Alek wek attends the 2016 cfda fashion awards at the hammerstein ballroom on june 6, 2016 in new. Alek wek is a sudanese supermodel who first appeared on the catwalks at the age of 19 in 1995, sparking a career lasting to date.
My life from sudanese refugee to international supermodel alek wek on. She talks to anne soy about being a model, life as a refugee and her fathers lessons. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. South sudan is in the news but not for the reasons that moved me to fly halfway around the world to the country were i was born. While modeling may be a career for some, alek wek says it is in fact an art form. Most popular video on youtube the tyra banks showalek wek. How alek wek helped lupita nyongo to love her skin telegraph. Replying is easier on our app click here to download for free. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Born in sudan, alek left in 1991 to escape the civil war ravaging her country. How alek wek helped lupita nyongo to love her skin.
Alek wek attends the 2016 cfda fashion awards at the. Find highquality alek wek stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. The calendar also includes anok yai, alek wek, carolyn murphy, doutzen kroes, guinevere van seenus, kris grikaite, mariacarla boscono, miss fame. I remember seeing alek in photo spreads in magazines and in video when i was a teenager and. The truth behind tyra banks and naomi campbells feud jealousy, lies, colorism, etc. Alek wek is a famous african supermodel originally from south sudan. Mar 28, 2014 as a teenager, alek wek shook up the fashion world and inspired, among others, a young lupita nyongo. Random facts about the sudanborn supermodel what you may not know about miss wek. Jun 12, 2017 supermodels brought the drama to the tonys 2017 red carpet. Alek wek, one of the most recognised fashion models in the world and a passionate campaigner. Supermodel alek wek is lupita nyongos inspirationnow hear.
After several years, the family was able to move to london together. See the shoot here, and read interviews with karen elson, amber valletta and gemma ward. At essences black women in hollywood luncheon last week, academy award winner lupita nyongo told the guests. Interview with alek wek, model from sudans dinka tribe who is on the cover of november issue of elle magazine. Alek wek has a different signature scent for each decade of her life. Rather it was nyongo who began to listen to a new role model in beauty, the celebrated black supermodel model alek wek. She is from the dinka ethnic group in the sudan, but in 1991 she and some family members fled to britain to escape the civil war between the muslim north and the christian south of the sudan. Karen elson on why modeling should have a chaperone system. Talk radio 702 and 567 cape talks redi tlhabi interviewed south sudanese model alek wek on monday 6 august, 2012. Nov 16, 1997 interview with alek wek, model from sudans dinka tribe who is on the cover of november issue of elle magazine.
Supermodel alek wek is lupita nyongos inspirationnow. Alek wek was born april 16th, 1977 in bahr al ghazal, sudan. See the shoot here, and read interviews with alek wek, amber valletta and gemma ward. It is a chilly friday morning in new york and i am sitting in the back of a black suv on its way to pick up supermodel alek wek from her.
Juba, south sudan, july 25 unhcr supermodel and former refugee alek wek recently returned to her native south sudan to mark the fledgling nations first anniversary, meet refugees and visit unhcr programs aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives. After announcing the marc jacobs earlier this year, its resort 2020 campaign launches with a gang of models. Alek wek wiki, affair, married, lesbian with age, height. The face list awards are the biggest celebration of pan african achievement in the u. Footage of early or first tv interview or appearance. Aug 01, 2015 while modeling may be a career for some, alek wek says it is in fact an art form. Watch as model alek wek and michael kors spill all from first jobs to runway mishapsas they share a ride during new. She is best known as being one of the first dark skinned models in mainstream fashion. Alek wek born 16 april 1977 is a south sudanese british model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. Lupita nyongo meets her beauty icon, alek wek youtube. My life from sudanese refugee to international supermodel initially. The modelling industry doesnt necessarily look for hot women, unless theyre modelling lingerie or swimwear. Alek wek 11977 model, author, humanitarian sudanese model alek wek 2 represents a fresh, 21stcentury attitude from within the fashion industry and the images it.
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