Fatima Siad facts for kids

Fatima Siad (Somali: Faadumo Siyaad, Arabic: فاطمة سياد) is a talented Somali fashion model. She was born on December 17, 1986. Fatima grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. Many people know her from the TV show America's Next Top Model, Cycle 10, where she was one of the top contestants.

About Fatima Siad

Early Life and Education

Fatima Siad was born in Mogadishu, Somalia. She lived there with her mother and two sisters. When she was young, her parents divorced. Sadly, her two sisters died during a difficult time in Somalia. Because of this, Fatima and her mother moved to the United States for safety when Fatima was thirteen years old.

Fatima has shared that she faced many challenges growing up. She worked hard in school. While in high school, she joined the Boston University Upward Bound TRIO program. This program helps students prepare for college. She also earned a special scholarship called a Posse Scholarship.

In 2004, Fatima started college at Bryn Mawr College. Later, she moved to New York University to study medicine and political science. She eventually returned to Bryn Mawr College to finish her studies.

Fatima's Modeling Career

Working with Agencies

Fatima Siad works with several modeling agencies around the world. She is currently signed with New York Model Management in New York City. She also works with Munich Models in Munich, Germany. In the past, she was with big agencies like IMG Models in major fashion cities.

Modeling for Magazines and Brands

Fatima has appeared in many famous fashion magazines. She has been on the cover of Colures Magazine and Front Page Style. Inside magazines, she has been featured in:

• American and Spanish Vogue
• Elle
• Australian and Indonesian Harper's Bazaar
• Marie Claire
• Cosmopolitan

She has also appeared in magazines like Cosmogirl, Ebony, and Essence. Fatima has worked on advertising campaigns for many well-known brands. These include:

• Ralph Lauren
• Marc Jacobs
• Tiffany & Co.
• Armani Exchange
• Pantene
• L'Oreal
• Avon
• Sephora
• Coca-Cola

She even had a contract with a Swiss cosmetic company called Arbonne. Since 2019, Fatima has been featured in ads for the beauty brand Chantecaille.

Walking the Runway

Fatima Siad is also a runway model. This means she walks in fashion shows to present new clothing collections. She has walked for many top designers, including:

• Giorgio Armani
• Hermés
• Ralph Lauren
• Dries Van Noten
• Max Azria
• J. Crew
• Hervé Léger
• Betsey Johnson

She has walked in major fashion events like New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. For example, she walked for Dries Van Noten and Hermès during Paris Fashion Week in 2012. She also walked for Ralph Lauren in New York Fashion Week in 2014.

Television Appearances

America's Next Top Model Journey

Fatima Siad was a contestant on the tenth season of America's Next Top Model. This show helps aspiring models become successful. Fatima was one of the last contestants to be eliminated, finishing third. She received high praise from the judges three times during the competition. She also won one challenge, which gave her extra photos for a photoshoot.

During the show, Fatima faced some challenges, like missing a photoshoot because of travel document issues. However, her strong modeling photos helped her stay in the competition. She was a memorable contestant and showed great improvement.

Other TV Shows

After America's Next Top Model, Fatima appeared on The Tyra Banks Show several times. She was on episodes like "Tyra's Pay It Forward" and "America's Next Top Model Reunion." She also appeared in a spin-off show called Modelville, where she was one of the final contestants. Fatima also made a brief appearance in the TV show Kell on Earth.

Fatima's Impact

In an essay she wrote called Vulnerable Beauty: Finding My Voice, Fatima spoke about important issues. She shared her hopes for making positive changes for young girls. In 2015, Cosmopolitan magazine recognized Fatima Siad as one of the most successful contestants from the Top Model TV show.

See also

In Spanish: Fatima Siad para niños