Nyagua Ruea

Nyagua Ruea
Born (2001-12-16) 16 December 2001 (age 23)
Kenya
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Agency

Nyagua Ruea is a South Sudanese fashion model. She has appeared on the cover of British Vogue.[2]

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.[3]

Career

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

  1. ^ "Nyagua Ruea - Model".
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c Ikomi, Anire (16 August 2022). "How Hot Lister Nyagua Ruea Strutted Her Way to Top Rankings". Models.com.
  4. ^ 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).
  5. ^ "The Play's the Thing as Fall Fashion Goes Sporty". Vogue. 20 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Has Evening Wear Ever Been More Fun?". W. 24 March 2023.
  7. ^ Levein, Lina. "Sadie Sink, Naomi Campbell, and More Star in Alexander McQueen's Spring 2023 Campaign". L'Officiel.