Isio Wanogho Explained
Isio Wanogho (born November 17, 1983) is a Nigerian supermodel, columnist, painter, and interior architect. She began modeling in 2002.
Early life
Wanogho was born in Nigeria. She attended Mayflower School, where completed her primary and secondary education, and proceeded to Florence, Italy, where she earned an M.Sc in Interior Design. In 2008, Wanogho earned her B.A in Painting and Sculpture from the University of Lagos. Her artworks were influenced by Urhobo culture.[1]
Career
Wanogho was discovered by model scout Otu Winpana on her way home from private lessons. She participated and was a finalist in the 2002 QueenAfrik beauty pageant. In 2015, Wanogho was named the campaign ambassador for DIESEL as well as the face of company.[2] [3] [4]
Wanogho began presenting in 2006. She became the presenter of Soundcity's affiliate fashion station, Spice TV, in 2009 and founded Isio De-laVega Design Studios (IDDS) in 2012. Wanogho has received several awards including the 2010 The FAB Awards for Best Presenter, the 2010 African Youth Society Role Model Award, and the 2010 NMAA Best Model-Presenter award.[5] In 2014, Wanogho appeared on Ndani TVs Gidi Up and Badt Guy.[6]
Awards and nominations
- 2011: African youth Society: Honorary achievement award and African role Model
- 2010: FAB International magazine, Model of the Year
- 2010: Nigerian Model Achievers Award: Best TV Presenter
- 2009: The Future Awards Africa - model of the year finalist
- 2010: The Future Awards nominee for TV presenter of the year
- 2009: Exquisite magazine finalist - female TV presenter of the year
- 2017: YNaija/Leading Ladies Africa’s 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria
Notes and References
- News: Nigeria: Isio Wanogho - the Painter on a Catwalk. 2012-10-27. This Day (Lagos). 2017-12-22. 2014-06-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20140614034631/http://allafrica.com/stories/201210270316.html?. live.
- Web site: I hope to get married soon –Isio Wanogho. The Punch. 2015-05-19. 2015-05-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20150521041834/http://www.punchng.com/spice/my-favourites/i-hope-to-get-married-soon-isio-wanogho/. live.
- Web site: Isio Wanogho Announced As Face of Diesel Nigeria. Daily Times Nigeria. 2015-05-19. 2015-05-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20150521125209/http://dailytimes.com.ng/isio-wanogho-announced-as-face-of-diesel-nigeria/. dead.
- Web site: Top Model Isio Wanogho photo'd by renowned Milan Photographer · OnTV . 2015-05-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150520203722/http://www.ontvsite.com/stories/1008/Top-Model-Isio-Wanogho-photod-by-renowned-Milan-Photographer . 2015-05-20 . dead .
- Web site: I had wanted to be a model at 6Isio Wanogho. Modern Ghana.
- Web site: Sound Sultan, Bovi, Ikechukwu, Isio Wanogho Star in 'Badt Guy' by Ese Ovueraye - Watch Trailer. BellaNaija. 23 August 2014. 19 May 2015. 23 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923230444/http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/08/23/sound-sultan-bovi-ikechukwu-isio-wanogho-star-in-badt-guy-by-ese-ovueraye-watch-trailer/. live.