Adwoa Aboah facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Adwoa Aboah
Aboah at the 2019 British Fashion Awards
Born	Adwoa Caitlin Maria Aboah (1992-05-18) 18 May 1992 (age 33) Westminster, London, England
Alma mater	Brunel University
Children	1
Parent(s)	Charles Aboah Camilla Lowther
Relatives	Kesewa Aboah (sister) Anthony Lowther, Viscount Lowther (great-grandfather)
Modelling information
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Hair colour	Red-brown
Eye colour	Brown
Agency	DNA Models (New York City) VIVA Model Management (Paris, Barcelona) TESS Management (London)

Adwoa Caitlin Maria Aboah (born on May 18, 1992) is a famous British fashion model and actress. She has appeared on the covers of many well-known magazines, including British Vogue in December 2017. She has also been featured on the covers of American Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Poland, and i-D.

In 2017, the fashion industry recognized her as Model of the Year. Adwoa Aboah also created Gurls Talk, a special place where young women and girls can talk about their feelings and get support.

About Adwoa Aboah's Early Life

Adwoa Aboah was born in Westminster, London, England. Her parents are Charles Aboah and Camilla Lowther. Her first name, Adwoa, means "born on Monday" in the Akan language from Ghana. She was indeed born on a Monday!

Adwoa Aboah's Family Background

Adwoa's mother's family, the Lowthers, are part of the British nobility. Her great-grandfather was Anthony Lowther, Viscount Lowther. Her father was born in Ghana and later moved to England. Through him, she is related to a Ghanaian politician named William Kwasi Aboah.

Both of Adwoa's parents work in the fashion world. Her father finds locations for photo shoots, and her mother is an agent for photographers. Adwoa's sister, Kesewa Aboah, is also a model. Adwoa went to Millfield school and then studied Modern Drama at Brunel University, graduating in 2013.

Adwoa Aboah's Career in Fashion and Acting

Adwoa Aboah has worked as a model for many big fashion brands. These include Calvin Klein, Fendi, DKNY, Alexander Wang, Theory, H&M, and Topshop. She has also modeled for Fenty x Puma, Kenzo, and Erdem.

Adwoa Aboah's Acting Roles

Besides modeling, Adwoa has acted in short films and music videos. In 2017, she got her first role in a Hollywood movie. She played the character Lia in the film Ghost in the Shell. This movie was based on a Japanese comic book.

Gurls Talk and Other Initiatives

In 2017, Adwoa Aboah started an organization called Gurls Talk. She wanted to create a safe place for young women to discuss their feelings and get support. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Adwoa launched the '#CreativeTogether' project. This project aimed to help people connect through creativity during a difficult time.

In 2018, Adwoa was featured in a commercial for Revlon's PhotoReady Insta-Filter Foundation. She was named British GQ's 'Woman of the Year' in 2017. In 2018, models.com listed her as one of the top 50 female models. In September 2019, she was one of fifteen women chosen to appear on the cover of British Vogue. She also works as a contributing editor for British Vogue. In 2020, Adwoa was included in the Powerlist, which names the most influential Black British people.

Adwoa Aboah's Personal Life

Adwoa Aboah's Family Life

Adwoa Aboah became a mother on August 23, 2024, when she welcomed her first child, a daughter.

Adwoa Aboah's Film and TV Appearances

Adwoa Aboah's Film Roles

Adwoa Aboah's Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Adwoa Aboah para niños