The Incredible Journey of Alek Wek | From Sudanese Refugee To International Supermodel

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I love her she's so beautiful, her dark skin is just lovely, to me. I've always loved men that was dark. I remember i used to want to a model but no encouragement....

....I'm hoping that EVERYONE knows that GRACE JONES paved the way for dark, rich, Ebony Women (like Alek) to have successful careers in the Fashion modeling World....Naomi is STILL giving props to Grace! ...ha-HAA!! ...Love Alex, just LOVE her....

She's beautiful. I'M glad she wears her natural hair. Way to be a pioneer for Blk women Alek.

Stunning.

I remember when Alek Wek started modeling in the 90s. She was THAT GIRL!!! Tearing up the runways, magazines…everywhere! She was beautiful then and beautiful now 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Cynthia Rowley said “that she is an unusual beauty”…How about Alex Wex is BEAUTIFUL
PERIOD FULL STOP!So anything outside of the standard European definition of beauty is “unusual”? 🤔

Thank you for sharing! 😄💖👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Alek Wek is such a beauty. Her dark skin is so smooth and FLAWLESS. She is a catwalking INSPIRATION! Definitely a standout amongst the 90s supermodels. God bless her. She's been through a lot as a trailblazer in the modeling world. ❤

Did Naomi like her?

Alek and Iman are my fave international models.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

We went to the same college. She always stood out. Well done to her success 🌟💛🌟

I JUST had a discussion about her last night! ❤❤❤

shes gorgeous. proud of her.

Legend💯❤️‍🔥🇸🇸🇬🇧

She always gives the runway life!!! She ripped that trashy blond wig off her head at the betsey johnson show 😮😅 ICONIC!!!

Why is she so beautiful? I’m glad I got to see someone who’s beautiful be an example of real
Beauty

I remember seeing her in Busta Rhymes’ video when I was younger. She was being and still is.

That's her name Good GOD I've been looking for her for a while!!!! Thank you Thank you👏🏿!!!!!

Fashion icon, inspirational beauty!

Man, what Oprah said to her really hit hard. Most of us older Black women can sadly relate.

Beautiful woman

I love Alek Wek . I had her book ❤❤❤ wishing her nothing but the best

When ANTM was holding auditions I cited Alek Wek is my favorite model! I guess bc I didnt say Tyra I didmt get on😅❤

McQueen love this women

She was my favourite super model. The first time i saw her on a magazine cover, i was enamored.

I remember an episode of oprah's talk show and she had.... either beverly johnson or iman on. It was some Black super model who now had a clothing line.

There was a mini catwalk show to showcase the pieces. Alek was the last model. Oprah is reading the teleprompter as she describes the outfits. I guess oprah caught alek in her peripheral. And as alek turned to walk backstage, oprah sped up reading the prompter and does her "oprah holler."

"ALEEEEEEEK! Girl, get over here!"🤣🤣🤣

She lives near me in Brooklyn, I see her all the time! She's nice and is STUNNING in person😍

So beautiful ❤❤❤ she is a one of one!

Alek wek was that girlll. She brings me back to that time. Ughh. She really paved the way for South Sudanese models

Will always love Alek Wek ❤❤❤

Very good feature Juicy Pop,never heard of this african model,but, enjoyed the video and learned a lot. I just ordered her book from amazon and can't wait to read it once i've recieved it.Keep up the-GREAT-work and keep'em coming. God bless

Alek is one of the most beautiful models of all time. Knowing she's from Sudan I hope the Sudanese people can find peace and help there.

When I was bigger, ironically we had a lot of similar features. Not so much now since my face has changed after weight loss. She was never big in size but you know what I mean lol

Beautiful

Gawd I loved seeing her grace the covers of magazines in the 90’s! She is such a beautiful woman!

ICON ❤ 👸🏿

Trailblazer 💐 💐

The racism of whoever made this mud hut we have houses darling from a Sudanese person 😂

She’s so beautiful and inspiring.

I'm glad they looked at other forms of beauty

As a young girl I was mesmerized by her… just stunning.

I love her! 💜💜💜

The Sudanian ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ beauty