"I was only the first Asian woman, but I’m hoping that there will be many more."
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About China Machado
China Machado, born Noel de Souza Machado in 1929, was a pioneering model, editor, and fashion icon. She was the first non-white model to appear on the cover of a major American magazine, Harper's Bazaar, in 1959. Machado worked with renowned photographers such as Richard Avedon and became a prominent figure in the fashion industry. Later in her career, she transitioned into a successful career as a fashion editor, working for publications like Vogue and being involved in launching the careers of other models.
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