Ajak Deng (born 7 December 1989) is a South Sudanese-Australian model.
Ajak Deng | |
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| Born | 7 December 1989 |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Early life
editDeng was born in what is now known as South Sudan. Her family became refugees in Kenya before moving to Melbourne, Australia in 2005 due to the civil war in South Sudan.[2] At the age of 11, the Australian government accepted her after her mother died of malaria. She has 7 siblings.[3]
Career
editHer first international modeling jobs included an advertisement for United Colors of Benetton and fashion shows for Valentino, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloé, Maison Martin Margiela, Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander Wang, and Marc by Marc Jacobs.[4][5] She has also modeled for Calvin Klein, Levi’s, Louis Vuitton, Gap, Inc., Nine West, Kate Spade, MAC Cosmetics, Kenzo, Topshop, Rick Owens, Thom Browne, Jason Wu, Hermès, Belstaff, Emilio Pucci, Sally Hansen, Thakoon, and Valentino.[6][7]
Deng briefly quit modeling in 2016.[8] She auditioned for the role of a Bond girl but was told she was "too pretty" for it.[9] Since 2018, she has been one of the faces of Fenty Beauty.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Ajak Deng".
- ^ "South Sudanese model Ajak Deng quits fashion". TRUE Africa. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Croffey, Amy (25 November 2017). "Former refugee to top model: Ajak Deng returns the favour". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "Category". Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 September 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Agrawal, Nadya (24 February 2016). "Ajak Deng, Sudanese-Australian Model, Quits The Fashion Industry" – via Huff Post.
- ^ "Ajak Deng reveals what she thinks of Marc Jacobs - Vogue Australia". www.vogue.com.au. 3 February 2011.
- ^ "Ajak Deng Quits Modeling Due to 'Fakes' and the 'Lies'". 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Ajak Deng Quits Modeling Due to "Fakes" and "Lies"". The Hollywood Reporter. 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Aussie Model Ajak Deng Auditioned To Be A Bond Girl But Was Turned Down For A Very Flattering Reason". Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "Fenty Beauty Debuts New Rosy Pink Stunna Lip Paint". 24 September 2018.