Ajak Deng facts for kids

Ajak Deng (born on December 7, 1989) is a famous model from South Sudan and Australia. She has worked with many big fashion brands around the world.

Ajak Deng's Early Life

Ajak Deng was born in a country now called South Sudan. When she was young, her family had to leave their home. They became refugees in Kenya. This happened because of a civil war in South Sudan.

Moving to Australia

In 2005, Ajak and her family moved to Melbourne, Australia. She was 15 years old at the time. Sadly, her mother passed away from malaria when Ajak was 11. The Australian government helped her family settle in their new home. Ajak has seven brothers and sisters.

Ajak Deng's Modeling Career

Ajak Deng started her modeling career with some big international jobs. She appeared in an advertisement for United Colors of Benetton. She also walked the runway for famous fashion designers.

Top Fashion Brands

Ajak modeled for many well-known fashion houses. These included Valentino, Lanvin, and Givenchy. She also worked with Chloé, Dior, and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Other brands she modeled for were Oscar de la Renta and Alexander Wang.

More Fashion Work

Ajak Deng has also been the face of campaigns for many other popular brands. She worked with Calvin Klein, Levi’s, and Louis Vuitton. Other companies included Gap, Inc., Nine West, and Kate Spade. She also modeled for MAC Cosmetics, Kenzo, and Topshop.

Taking a Break and Returning

In 2016, Ajak Deng decided to take a short break from modeling. She tried out for a role in a "Bond girl" movie. However, she was told she was "too pretty" for the part. Since 2018, Ajak has been one of the main faces for Fenty Beauty. This is a popular beauty brand.

See also

In Spanish: Ajak Deng para niños