Jasmine Tookes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jasmine Tookes
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Tookes at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2014
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| Born | February 1, 1991 |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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Juan David Borrero
(m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Alfredo Borrero (father-in-law) |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Jasmine Danielle Tookes (born February 1, 1991) is a famous American fashion model. She has worked with many big brands and walked on runways all over the world.
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Early Life and Discovery
Jasmine Tookes grew up in Huntington Beach, California. She has a younger sister. When she was younger, Jasmine loved sports. She did gymnastics for ten years! She also played volleyball and softball.
Jasmine started modeling when she was about 15 years old. Her mom is a fashion stylist for famous people. Jasmine was found by a modeling agent during one of her mom's work meetings. Her family background includes European, African American, Brazilian, and West Indian roots.
Modeling Career Highlights
Early Campaigns and Recognition
Jasmine's first big modeling jobs were in 2010. She appeared in ads for UGG Australia and Gap. Soon after, she worked on a campaign for DKNY and was featured in Vogue Italia magazine.
In 2011, a website called Models.com listed Jasmine as one of the top 10 new models. Style magazine also named her a top new model that year.
Becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel
In 2012, Jasmine was chosen to be one of the new models for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. This show was broadcast on TV in December. The night before the show, Jasmine and other Victoria's Secret models appeared on the TV show Hawaii Five-0. French Vogue also recognized her as one of the top new faces in fashion.
Magazine Appearances
Jasmine has been featured in many famous fashion magazines. These include different versions of Vogue (like Italian, American, and French editions). She has also appeared in Harper's Bazaar, Numéro, and W. She has been on the covers of Elle France and Vogue Espana.
Walking the Runways
Jasmine has walked in fashion shows for many top designers. Some of these include Burberry, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, and Versace.
Business Ventures and Achievements
Jasmine and fellow model Josephine Skriver started their own active-wear company called JOJA. This company sells athletic clothing.
Jasmine has also been in advertising campaigns for beauty and fashion brands. These include Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Jimmy Choo, Calvin Klein, and Lancôme.
In 2015, Jasmine became a Victoria's Secret Angel. This is a very special title for models who work with Victoria's Secret. In 2016, she was chosen to wear the famous Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra. This bra was worth $3 million! She was the third Black model to wear this special bra.
In 2016, Forbes magazine listed Jasmine as one of the world's highest-paid models. Her earnings were estimated to be $4 million that year. In 2022, she was named the Most Beautiful Face in the World by TC Candler.
Personal Life
In September 2020, Jasmine announced she was engaged to her boyfriend, Juan David Borrero. He works as a director for Snap Inc., a company that makes popular apps. Juan David's father, Alfredo Borrero Vega, was the vice president of Ecuador.
Jasmine and Juan David got married on September 4, 2021. Their wedding took place in a beautiful church in Quito, Ecuador. In November 2022, Jasmine shared on Instagram that they were going to have their first child. Their daughter was born on February 23, 2023.
Images for kids
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Tookes in 2013
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Tookes with her fiancé Juan David Borrero at his father's inauguration as Vice President of Ecuador, May 2021
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See also
In Spanish: Jasmine Tookes para niños
