Portrait of Alek Wek

Alek Wek

Acting

Biography

From Wikipedia: 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.

Born: April 16, 1977

Place of Birth: Wau, Sudan

Known For

Filmography

2018
Suspiria

as Miss Millius

2006
Germany's Next Topmodel

as Self - Guest Judge

2002
1997
Elle Style Awards

as Self - Winner