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About Alek Wek
Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British supermodel and fashion designer. Born in 1977 in what is now South Sudan, she fled to the United Kingdom to escape the civil war. Wek rose to fame in the late 1990s due to her striking appearance and unique beauty, challenging traditional beauty standards in the fashion industry. Throughout her career, she has worked with major fashion houses and designers, becoming one of the most prominent black models of her time.
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