Duckie Thot facts for kids
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Duckie Thot
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Thot after a 2019 fashion show
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Nyadak Thot
23 October 1995 |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Nyadak "Duckie" Thot (born on October 23, 1995) is a famous Australian model. She became well-known after being a top contestant on Australia's Next Top Model in 2013. Duckie Thot also made her first big fashion show appearance for Yeezy in 2016. She is especially known for being a face of Fenty Beauty and for playing the main character, Alice, in the 2018 Pirelli Calendar, which was inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
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Early Life and Family
Duckie Thot grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Her family came to Australia as refugees from South Sudan. Her mother was pregnant with Duckie when they left their home country because of war. Duckie is one of seven children and was the first in her family to be born in Australia.
At school in Melbourne, her classmates and teachers found it hard to say her birth name, Nyadak. Because of this, she started using the nickname "Duckie." She still prefers to be called Duckie as a model. She finished school in 2013.
Duckie Thot's Modeling Journey
Duckie Thot first learned about modeling from her older sister, Nikki Perkins, who is also a model and a YouTube star. Nikki would take Duckie to photo shoots, which made Duckie want to try modeling herself.
Starting with Australia's Next Top Model
In 2013, Duckie decided to try out for Australia's Next Top Model. She did very well and finished in third place in the competition.
Moving to New York for Opportunities
After the show, Duckie started her modeling career in Australia. She walked the runway for stores like David Jones in 2016. However, she found it hard to get many jobs because she felt there weren't enough chances for models of color in Australia.
So, Duckie decided to move to Brooklyn, New York, in the United States. She hoped to find more success there. She met with many modeling agencies in New York and eventually chose to sign with New York Model Management.
Big Breaks and Famous Campaigns
Kanye West, a famous musician and designer, helped Duckie's career take off. One day, after a casting call in New York, Kanye West's assistant found her and invited her to meet him. Duckie ended up shooting a magazine cover that same day. She then walked in the Yeezy Spring/Summer 2017 fashion show, which was her first international runway show.
Since 2018, Duckie Thot has been a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, a big beauty company. She has also worked on campaigns for other major brands like Fenty x Puma, Fenty Beauty, Moschino, Balmain, and Oscar de la Renta. In 2018, she walked in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Duckie also appeared on the cover of CHIC's album It's About Time, which came out in September 2018.
The Pirelli Calendar and Speaking Out
One of Duckie's most famous jobs was being Alice in the 2018 Pirelli calendar. This special calendar was photographed by Tim Walker and styled by Edward Enniful. It told the story of Alice in Wonderland with an all-black cast. This project really helped Duckie become even more famous.
Before working with Pirelli, Duckie often had to bring her own makeup to photo shoots because there weren't always products that matched her skin tone. Since then, she has spoken out a lot about the need for more diversity and inclusion of different races in the fashion industry. She has often said that she is the only person of color on set.
In 2020, Duckie told The Glass Magazine that the fashion industry has improved, but it needs to do more than just hire models of color. She believes the industry needs to hire more diverse people in creative and decision-making roles too. Duckie hopes that her work will help other young people see themselves in the beauty industry and know that they can achieve anything.
In January 2022, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit announced that Duckie Thot would be a new model for their 2022 issue.
Personal Life
Duckie Thot lives in Brooklyn, New York City.
She has shared that her family always helps her remember her roots. She said that coming to Australia from South Sudan made her parents want to keep their culture alive. They did this by speaking their native language, eating traditional foods, going to a South Sudanese church, and enjoying entertainment from their culture. Duckie also finds strength in prayer, and her favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13.
Rihanna, the famous singer and businesswoman, has become a friend and mentor to Duckie after they worked together for Fenty.
In 2018, Duckie Thot dated actor Kofi Siriboe.
In 2016, the well-known makeup artist Pat McGrath was inspired by Duckie's skin tone to create a new makeup color.
Duckie Thot has been given the nickname "Black Barbie." She says it's "lovely" but also comes with "pretty high expectations."
See also
In Spanish: Duckie Thot para niños
