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 18 May 1992) is a famous British fashion model and actress. She has appeared on the cover of many well-known magazines. These include British Vogue and American Vogue. In 2017, experts in the fashion world chose her as Model of the Year. Adwoa also started an organization called Gurls Talk. This group helps young women and girls talk about their feelings and mental health. It offers a safe place and helpful information.

Adwoa Aboah's Early Life and Family

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. This is a language spoken by people in Ghana, West Africa. Adwoa was indeed born on a Monday!

Adwoa's mother's family, the Lowthers, are part of the British nobility. This means they have a long history and important titles in Britain. Her great-grandfather was Anthony Lowther, Viscount Lowther. Her granduncle was James Lowther, 7th Earl of Lonsdale. Adwoa's father grew up in Ghana before moving 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 places for photo shoots, and her mother helps photographers. Adwoa's sister, Kesewa Aboah, is also a model. Adwoa went to Millfield school. Later, she studied at Brunel University and finished in 2013. She earned a degree in Modern Drama.

Adwoa Aboah's Career in Fashion and Acting

Adwoa Aboah has worked as a model for many big fashion brands. Some of these include Calvin Klein, Fendi, H&M, and Topshop. She has also modeled for Rihanna's Fenty x Puma line.

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.

Adwoa started Gurls Talk in 2017. She wanted to create a place for young women to talk about mental health. She felt there were not enough resources for them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Adwoa started '#CreativeTogether'. This project encouraged people to be creative. She hoped it would help people feel connected and less worried during lockdown.

In 2018, Adwoa was in a commercial for Revlon makeup. 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 2019, she was one of fifteen women chosen to be on the cover of British Vogue. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was the guest editor for that special issue. Adwoa also helps edit British Vogue magazine. In 2020, she was listed on the Powerlist. This list names the most important Black British people in many different jobs.

Adwoa Aboah's Personal Life

Family

Adwoa Aboah became a mother on August 23, 2024. She gave birth to her first child, a daughter.

Adwoa Aboah's Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Adwoa Aboah para niños