Nyagua Ruea
Nyagua Ruea | |
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| Born | 16 December 2001 |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Nyagua Ruea is a South Sudanese fashion model. She has appeared on the cover of British Vogue.[2]
Early life
[edit]Ruea was born and raised in Kenya due to the Second Sudanese Civil War. Around the ages of 9 and 10, she decided she wanted to become a model one day.[3]
Career
[edit]Ruea was discovered by a local agency called Beth Models.[3] Her first ever cover appearance was for British Vogue photographed by Rafael Pavarotti, featuring all African models including Anok Yai, Adut Akech, Maty Fall Diba, and Akon Changkou.[3][2] Ruea has walked the runway for Saint Laurent, Moschino, Valentino, Mugler, Schiaparelli, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy, and Chloé.[4] She also walked in the Vogue World fashion show with an ensemble cast of both models and celebrities.[4] In addition to Vogue,[5] she has appeared in W,[6] and in campaigns for Alexander McQueen.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nyagua Ruea - Model".
- ^ a b Newbold, Alice (13 January 2022). ""Full Of Joy And Absolutely No Compromise": Meet Vogue's Spectacular February 2022 Cover Stars". British Vogue. Conde Nast.
- ^ a b c Ikomi, Anire (16 August 2022). "How Hot Lister Nyagua Ruea Strutted Her Way to Top Rankings". Models.com.
- ^ a b Mabille, Marthe (21 September 2022). "Qui est Nyagua Ruea, le top le plus en vue de cette Fashion Week ?". Vogue France (in French).
- ^ "The Play's the Thing as Fall Fashion Goes Sporty". Vogue. 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Has Evening Wear Ever Been More Fun?". W. 24 March 2023.
- ^ Levein, Lina. "Sadie Sink, Naomi Campbell, and More Star in Alexander McQueen's Spring 2023 Campaign". L'Officiel.