born 1977
Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model, designer, and author, born on April 16, 1977, in Wau, South Sudan. She gained international recognition in the 1990s for her unique look and became one of the first dark-skinned models to achieve major success in the fashion industry. Wek is also known for her humanitarian work and has used her platform to advocate for refugee rights and raise awareness about the civil war in South Sudan.