Nyagua Ruea
Nyagua Ruea | |
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| Born | 15 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-Kenyan fashion model known for her editorial and runway work. She has appeared on the cover of British Vogue. In 2022, Ruea was nominated by Models.com for Breakout Star at its annual Model of the Year Awards. She was also featured on the publication’s Hot List and later included in its Top 50 Models ranking. [2].[3]
Early life
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.[4]
Career
Ruea was discovered by a local agency called Beth Models.[4] 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.[4][3] Ruea has walked the runway for Saint Laurent, Moschino, Valentino, Mugler, Schiaparelli, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy, and Chloé.[5] She also walked in the Vogue World fashion show with an ensemble cast of both models and celebrities.[5] In addition to Vogue,[6] she has appeared in W,[7] and in campaigns for Alexander McQueen.[8]
References
- ↑ "Nyagua Ruea - Model".
- ↑ "Nyagua Ruea - Model". Models.com.
- 1 2 Newbold, Alice (13 January 2022). ""Full Of Joy And Absolutely No Compromise": Meet Vogue's Spectacular February 2022 Cover Stars". British Vogue. Conde Nast.
- 1 2 3 Ikomi, Anire (16 August 2022). "How Hot Lister Nyagua Ruea Strutted Her Way to Top Rankings". Models.com.
- 1 2 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.