Coco Rocha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coco Rocha
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Rocha in 2012
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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. This means she used social media to connect with fans and share her work. Coco is also known for helping younger models in the fashion world. She wrote a book called Study of Pose in 2014. Today, she runs the Coco Rocha Model Camp and helps lead 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 business. Coco has two siblings and comes from Irish and Ukrainian backgrounds.
In 2002, when Coco was a teenager, a modeling agent named Charles Stuart saw her. She was at an Irish dance competition. He asked her if she would like to try modeling. Before that day, Coco had never thought about becoming a model.
Coco's Modeling Journey
Starting Her Career
When Coco first started modeling, she did not know much about fashion. She spent time modeling in Asia, where she would pose for many different looks each day. After that, she came back to New York. There, she signed a special contract with a famous photographer, Steven Meisel. He helped guide her early career.
Coco became known for using social media early on. She also earned the nickname "Queen of Pose." This was because she was very good and creative at posing for photos. In April 2006, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia magazine.
Walking the Runway
In March 2006, Coco walked in her first big fashion shows. This was during New York Fashion Week. She modeled for famous designers like Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs. Backstage at the Anna Sui show, she met supermodel Naomi Campbell. Naomi told Coco she was her "new favorite model." Later, during Paris Fashion Week, Coco modeled for many other top designers.
In February 2007, Coco made a memorable entrance at a Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show. She Irish-danced down the runway! American Vogue magazine called this the "Coco Moment." It showed that the fashion world was excited about new, unique models. In May 2007, Coco was featured on the cover of US Vogue. She was named one of the "World's Next Top Models."
Magazine Covers and Campaigns
Coco Rocha has been on the cover of many major fashion magazines. These include different versions of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar from around the world. She has also appeared on Flare, Fashion, Numéro, and W.
She has also been the face of many advertising campaigns. These include big brands like Versace, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein. She has worked with many other well-known companies too.
In July 2010, Coco was featured daily on the Vogue website. 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. This camera can change the focus of a picture even after it's taken.
Coco on Screen
TV Shows and Documentaries
Coco Rocha has appeared in several TV shows and documentaries. In 2009, she was in The September Issue. This was a documentary film about American Vogue magazine.
She has also been a guest judge on reality TV shows. In 2009, she was on Project Runway Canada. In 2011, she appeared on America's Next Top Model. The host, Tyra Banks, called her "The Queen of Posing."
In 2013, Coco was one of three coaches on the TV show The Face. She helped guide new models on the show. She also appeared on Australia's Next Top Model in 2015. More recently, in 2022 and 2023, she was a guest judge on Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model.
Writing and Online Work
Coco Rocha has also shared her knowledge through writing. She wrote the introduction for a book about modeling called Struttin It!. In March 2011, she launched her own website. It had thousands of pictures from her modeling career.
In 2014, Coco released her book Study of Pose. She created this book with photographer Steven Sebring. It is like an encyclopedia with 1000 different poses. Coco modeled all of them herself.
Other Projects
In June 2016, Coco Rocha became a co-owner and brand director at Nomad Mgmt Modeling Agency. She helps models at the agency plan their careers. She also helped open the agency's first office outside the US, in Vietnam.
Coco also started the Coco Rocha Model Camp. She used to train models one-on-one, like Kendall Jenner. This gave her the idea for the camp. In July 2018, she opened the camp in a special building. Students attend four-day sessions to learn about the modeling industry. Coco has even taught this program at Harvard University.
Coco and her husband are also involved in new online platforms. These platforms help artists and fashion creators connect with their fans.
Helping Others
Coco Rocha is known for speaking out about important issues. She has talked about the pressure models face to be very thin. She believes that fashion should make people look beautiful, not unhealthy.
In June 2011, Coco worked with a Canadian fashion company called Jacob. They created a "Photoshop-free" advertising campaign. This meant they did not change the models' bodies in the pictures. Coco hoped this would show a more natural look.
She has also worked to improve laws for young models in New York State. She pointed out that models who are minors did not have the same protections as other young people in entertainment. New laws were put in place to help keep them safe.
In November 2011, Coco launched a special collection called Coco Rocha for Senhoa. This collection was made with Senhoa, an organization that helps survivors of difficult situations in Cambodia. The money from the sales went to help their programs.
Awards and Recognition
Coco Rocha has received many awards for her work.
In October 2010, Marie Claire magazine named her their model of the year. In November 2010, Seventeen magazine gave her the Body Peace award. Coco 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. In 2014, she received the "Model of the Year Award" at the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. She also received the prestigious Vienna Fashion Award as a Style Icon. In 2019, she was honored at Harvard University for her leadership in the arts.
In 2022, Coco received the Fashion Pioneer Award from the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization. This award recognized her as a leader and innovator in the fashion industry.
Personal Life
Coco Rocha has been a devoted Jehovah's Witness since she was a child. She has said that her faith is very important to her. Because of her beliefs, she chooses not to pose in certain ways, such as without clothes or with symbols that go against her faith.
Coco married artist James Conran on June 9, 2010. They have three children together. Their daughter, Ioni James Conran, was born in March 2015. Their son, Iver Eames Conran, was born in April 2018. Their second daughter, Iley Ryn Conran, was born in November 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Coco Rocha para niños
