The list of African female models is hardly complete without the likes of Maria Borges, Liya Kebede, Tanit Phoenix, and Candice Swanepoel. But who are they really? What are their secrets? Read on to find out. These four models all made it big in Hollywood. They are proving that African female models are just as beautiful as the rest of us! Here are some of the best.
Candice Swanepoel
In addition to her modeling career, Candice Swanepoel is a mother of two. She lives in Brazil with her family, but spends much of the year in New York City. She has walked the runway for major fashion houses including Chanel, Eli Saab, Michael Kors, and Versace. She has received numerous awards and has been recognized by various publications. Here are five things to know about the model.
Born in South Africa, Candice Swanepoel has become one of the world’s most well-known models. At age 15, she was discovered by a model scout at a flea market. Since then, she has turned her passion for modeling into a full-time career and moved to Europe. In 2010, she ranked 10th on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid models. In 2016, she rose to eighth place on the list. Swanepoel speaks three languages and is an avid traveler. She has been featured in various editorials, including Vogue, Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, and ELLE.
The 27-year-old Candice Swanepoel was born in South Africa on October 20, 1988. She is a member of the Victoria’s Secret Angel program and has modeled for the brand since 2010. Her newest campaign was the 2013 Victoria’s Secret “fantasy bra” which earned her the name Candice Swanepoel. She is also engaged to Italian businessman Hermann Nicoli. The couple resides in New York.
Maria Borges
There are many reasons to admire Maria Borges’ fairy-tale rise to the top of the fashion world. Born in Angola, she began modelling to support her family at a young age. She first gained success in local modeling competitions and soon began to travel to New York City, where she quickly booked a record number of NYFW shows. In her second season, she became an exclusive for Givenchy, after catching the eye of Riccardo Tisci.
Born in Sudan, Borges was the first African model to grace the cover of a major fashion magazine, Elle. She was only 25 when she first landed the coveted cover of the fashion magazine. Her natural hair earned her international recognition. She was the first black model to walk the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and her success has led to other major modeling jobs and ad campaigns. This year, she was named the face of L’Oreal Paris. She is also one of the first plus-size female models to appear on the cover of an upscale magazine.
In 2010, Maria Borges was discovered by an agent at an Elite Model Look contest in Angola. Within a month, she signed with a modeling agency, and was subsequently crowned top model of the year by Forbes Africa Magazine. Riccardo Tisci, an Italian fashion designer, is her idol and considers her “Godfather”. Borges has walked in five consecutive Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows.
Liya Kebede
Africa’s first female model, Liya Kibede, has gone from success to impact in the past several years. She founded the Liya Kibede Foundation to raise money for various causes in rural Ethiopia. Liya is also passionate about reducing infant, maternal, and newborn mortality. She has been active in the fight against HIV and has become an ambassador for the World Health Organization’s program on maternal, newborn, and child health. She has also received various honors and recognitions, including being named one of the “Times 100” for 2010 and being named a “young global leader.”
Kibede has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines. She has also landed many ad campaigns for big name fashion houses. She is also an actress and has appeared in several films. In May 2002, the French Vogue dedicated the entire issue to her. Other major magazine issues have also featured her. A look back at her career will reveal that she has had a big impact on mainstream fashion. As a result of her success, Liya Kebede has achieved worldwide recognition.
Born in Ethiopia, Liya Kebede went to high school in France and was recommended by a French modeling agency. By the time she was 18, Kebede had already established herself in the Paris modelling scene and was a part of the hottest campaigns for BCBG Max Azria and Ralph Lauren. In addition, Liya Kebede was also the first African model to make it to the cover of U.S. Vogue.
Tanit Phoenix
Tanit Phoenix, an African female model, was born in Durban, South Africa. She was scouted when she was only fourteen years old, and her modeling career has been blossoming ever since. Her photos have appeared in TV commercials, magazines, and even in a few movies. Her net worth is estimated at $3 to $5 million, and she also has a secondary trade as a make-up artist.
As a model, Tanit Phoenix has been on the covers of several magazines, including South African Cosmopolitan four times. She has also graced the cover of American FHM several times. She has also appeared on the covers of Indwe magazine, South African Marie Claire, and Legacy. She recently bared her legs for an advertisement for the Aria casino in Las Vegas. She has been featured in numerous other publications and is quickly rising in popularity.
At age 19, Tanit Phoenix caught the attention of modeling agents, and soon she signed with ICE Model Management. She began acting and modeling gigs to challenge herself. She has lived in Germany, the Netherlands, and Paris, and has also appeared in several movies. She has also studied at the National Institute of Arts in London. Tanit Phoenix, an African female model, is an actress and makeup artist. A model’s life is full of challenges and opportunities, and her life is full of surprises and happiness.
Tansey Coetzee
The South African beauty was born on 8 October 1984. She is a former Miss South Africa, and represented her country in the 2008 Miss Universe pageant. Her husband, a successful Nigerian businessman, is from a different ethnicity. Coetzee is the wife of a Nigerian, Kolapo Sodeinde. She recently revealed her pregnancy, sharing an adorable photo of herself and her daughter on social media.
Born on 8 October 1984, Tansey Coetzee is a famous African social media star. She has a large following on Twitter, and shares her life experiences with her followers. Her official Twitter account can be found below. If you wish to follow this beautiful model, you can visit her profile by scrolling down this page. We hope that you will become a fan of hers!
Bekele
There are many reasons to be excited about Bekele’s success as a black female model. Born in Ethiopia in 1986, Bekele has modeled for several global brands and magazines, including Levi’s. She is also an author and has a son, Aman Tyler Perry. Despite her early start in the fashion industry, Bekele has become one of the most recognizable female faces of our time.
She is one of the few African female models with a European background who is also very popular in the United States. The 30-year-old model began her modeling career when she was 16 years old. She grew up in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya and later migrated to Australia with her family. She made her debut on the couture runway during Saint Laurent’s S/S 17 show and later featured as an exclusive for three fashion weeks.
Liya Kebede, an Ethiopian born supermodel, was named one of Forbes’ “World’s Most Powerful Women” and works in maternal health. She was a top model in 2007, earning $2.5 million. She has appeared on numerous magazine covers and in major ad campaigns. Bekele’s success is impressive and demonstrates that even the most talented people have overcome obstacles to achieve success. She continues to inspire other female models around the world with her talent and determination.