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Juana Burga
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Burga in the 2023 film The Punishment.
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| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | The Lions (New York) Elite Model Management (Paris, Milan, London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen) Sight Management Studio (Barcelona) Modelwerk (Hamburg) Munich Models (Munich) |
Juana Burga Cervera is a famous model and actress from Peru. She is also known for her work as an activist. Juana is the only fashion model from Peru who has walked in major fashion shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week. Cosas Magazine Peru called her the most successful Peruvian model ever. In March 2017, Ellos & Ellas Magazine named her one of the most powerful women in Peru.
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Juana's Work and Passions
Juana Burga does more than just modeling and acting. She is an Ambassador in Peru. In this role, she helps protect local artisans. These artisans create special fabrics using sustainable methods. These fabrics are then sent all over the world. Juana believes she is "Peru's engine of sustainable fashion." This means she helps lead the way for fashion that is good for the planet.
Supporting Artisans
For several years, Juana has been documenting the work of Peruvian textile artisans. She shows how they make beautiful fabrics. In November 2017, she even opened an exhibition in Lima, Peru, to showcase their amazing skills.
Protecting Our Oceans
Juana also supports an organization called Parley for the Oceans. This group works to protect the world's oceans. She visited the Maldives to learn more about ocean issues. There, she joined other famous people like Chris Hemsworth and Diego Luna. They learned about plastic pollution and how to find solutions.
Acting Roles
Juana has also starred in movies. In 2017, she was in a film called The Unseen (Los Ultimos). This movie was about a world after a big disaster. In 2023, she starred in The Most Feared Skin (La piel más temida). This was a drama film made by Peruvian and Colombian filmmakers.
Life and Family
Juana Burga lives in New York City. However, she travels to Peru often to visit. She is married to Martín Landgreve, who is a film director from Denmark.
Awards and Recognition
In 2007, Juana Burga won the Elite Model Look contest in Peru. This was a big step in starting her modeling career.
External Links
- Juana Burga on Facebook
- Juana Burga at Supermodels.nl
- Juana Burga at Fashion Model Directory
