Nyagua Ruea | |
Birth Date: | 16 December 2001 |
Birth Place: | Kenya |
Hair Color: | Black |
Eye Color: | Brown |
Nyagua Ruea is a South Sudanese fashion model. She has appeared on the cover of British Vogue.[1]
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.[2]
Ruea was discovered by a local agency called Beth Models.[2] 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.[2] [1] Ruea has walked the runway for Saint Laurent, Moschino, Valentino, Mugler, Schiaparelli, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy, and Chloé.[3] She also walked in the Vogue World fashion show with an ensemble cast of both models and celebrities.[3] In addition to Vogue,[4] she has appeared in W,[5] and in campaigns for Alexander McQueen.[6]