Coco Rocha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coco Rocha
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Rocha in 2012
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| Born |
Mikhaila Rocha
September 10, 1988 |
| Spouse(s) |
James Conran
(m. 2010) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Mikhaila "Coco" Rocha (born September 10, 1988) is a famous Canadian model. She is known for being one of the first "digital" supermodels, meaning she used social media a lot. She also stands up for younger models in the fashion world. Coco Rocha helped write the 2014 book Study of Pose. She is also the founder of the Coco Rocha Model Camp and helps run the Nomad Management Modeling Agency.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Coco Rocha was born Mikhaila Rocha in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She grew up in Richmond, British Columbia. Her family worked in the airline industry. She has two siblings and has Irish and Ukrainian family roots.
Coco never thought about modeling until 2002. An agent named Charles Stuart saw her at an Irish dance competition. He asked her if she would like to try modeling. At first, she didn't know much about fashion.
Modeling Career Highlights
When Coco started modeling, she spent time in Asia. There, she would pose for many different outfits each day. Later, she moved to New York and worked with a famous photographer named Steven Meisel. He helped her become well-known.
Becoming a Digital Supermodel
Coco Rocha became famous for using social media early on in her career. This helped her connect with fans and show her work. People started calling her the "Queen of Pose" because she was so good and creative at posing for photos. In April 2006, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia.
Walking the Runway
In March 2006, Coco walked in her first big fashion shows during New York Fashion Week. She modeled for famous designers like Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs. Backstage, she even met supermodel Naomi Campbell, who told her she was her "new favourite model." She also walked for top designers during Paris Fashion Week.
In February 2007, Coco opened a Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show by Irish-dancing down the runway! This moment was so special that American Vogue magazine called it the "Coco Moment." In May 2007, she was featured on the cover of US Vogue with other top models, called the "World's Next Top Models."
Magazine Covers and Campaigns
Coco Rocha has been on the cover of many important fashion magazines around the world. These include different versions of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She has also been the face of many advertising campaigns for big brands like Versace, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein.
In July 2010, Coco was featured daily on the Vogue website for a whole month. In 2011, she worked with Karl Lagerfeld for a special Coca-Cola light campaign. She also became the first high fashion model to be photographed by the Lytro Camera, which takes unique "living pictures."
TV Appearances and Documentaries
Coco Rocha has appeared on several TV shows and in films.
Guest Judge and Host
She was a guest judge on Project Runway Canada in 2009. In 2010, she hosted the white carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. On October 19, 2011, she appeared as a guest judge on America's Next Top Model. The show's host, Tyra Banks, even called her "The Queen of Posing."
In 2013, Coco was one of the coaches and judges on the TV show The Face. She also appeared as a guest judge on Project Runway in 2015 and 2022. In 2022 and 2023, she was a guest judge on Germany's Next Top Model.
Documentary Films
Coco appeared in The September Issue, a 2009 documentary about American Vogue magazine. She was also in a short documentary called Letters to Haiti. In this film, she and fellow model Behati Prinsloo delivered supplies to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
Writing and Online Work
Coco Rocha wrote the introduction for Canadian fashion reporter Jeanne Beker's book Struttin It!. In March 2011, she launched her own website. It has thousands of pictures from her modeling career.
In 2014, Coco Rocha released a book called Study of Pose with photographer Steven Sebring. This book is like an encyclopedia with 1000 different poses that Coco modeled.
Other Business Ventures
In 2016, Coco Rocha became a part-owner and director at Nomad Mgmt Modeling Agency. She helps models develop their careers and has even opened an office for the agency in Vietnam.
Coco also started the Coco Rocha Model Camp in 2018. It's a special program where she teaches aspiring models about the fashion industry. The camp can host about a dozen students at a time for four-day sessions. She has even taught this program at Harvard University.
Advocacy and Charity Work
Coco Rocha is one of the few models who has spoken out about important issues in the modeling industry.
Promoting Healthy Body Image
She has spoken against eating disorders in modeling. She wrote an open letter saying that fashion should make the human body look beautiful, not harm it. She also shared that she was told to lose more weight and that the "look this year is anorexia."
In June 2011, Coco partnered with a Canadian clothing company, Jacob, for a "Photoshop-free" campaign. She wanted to show models as they really are, without too much digital editing.
Protecting Young Models
Coco has also worked to protect young models. She appeared on a TV show in 2011 and said that models are often scouted too young. They are then pressured to stay thin and act a certain way, even when they are still minors.
She worked with The Model Alliance to help create new laws in New York State to protect underage models. These laws give models the same protections as other young people in entertainment. Coco also helped raise money for the Senhoa program, which supports children in need.
Awards and Recognition
Coco Rocha has received many awards for her work in fashion and for her charity efforts.
In October 2010, Marie Claire magazine named her their model of the year. In November 2010, Seventeen magazine gave her the Seventeen Body Peace award. She had written articles for the magazine about body image and self-esteem for girls.
In February 2011, she won the Elle Style award for 'Model of the Year'. In 2012, Vogue Paris named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s. She also won the "Model of the Year Award" at the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards in 2014. In 2019, she received an award from Harvard University for her leadership in the arts.
In 2022, Coco Rocha received the Fashion Pioneer Award at the United Nations. This award celebrates women who are leaders and innovators in their field.
Personal Life
Coco Rocha has been a Jehovah's Witness since she was a child. She married artist James Conran on June 9, 2010. They have three children: a daughter named Ioni James Conran (born 2015), a son named Iver Eames Conran (born 2018), and another daughter named Iley Ryn Conran (born 2020).
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Rocha in 2012
