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Alek Wek

ActorBorn April 16, 1977 (48 years)
Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. She has been hailed for her influence on the perception of beauty in the fashion industry. She is from the Dinka ethnic group in South Sudan, but fled to Britain in 1991 to escape the civil war in Sudan. In 2015, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.

Known For

  • Suspiria
  • Lagerfeld Confidential

Alek Wek Filmography

2018
Suspiria · as Miss Millius
2007
Lagerfeld Confidential · as Runway Model
2005
2003
America's Next Top Model (TV Series) · as Guest
2002
The Four Feathers · as Aquol

2021
2019
2011
2008
2007
Xposé (TV Series) · as Self
2005
Britain's Next Top Model (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2004
Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Jensen (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee
2002
2001
1998
1998 VH1 Fashion Awards · as Self - Model

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