Qin Shupei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Qin Shupei
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Qin Shupei in 2014
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| Born | 10 August 1989 |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Other names | Shu Pei Shu |
| Occupation | Fashion model, actress |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Zhao Lei
(m. 2012; div. 2015) |
| Partner(s) | Edison Chen (2015-present) |
| Children | Alaia Chen (daughter) |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Qin Shupei (Chinese: 秦舒培; pinyin: Qín Shūpeí; born August 10, 1989) is a famous Chinese supermodel and actress. She has worked with many top fashion brands and appeared in major fashion shows around the world.
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Early Life and Discovery
Qin Shupei was born in Kaifeng, Henan, China. She later moved to New York City for school. While she was studying there, she was discovered and began her career as a model.
A Rising Star in Fashion
Qin Shupei started her modeling journey in 2007. She signed with Next Management, a well-known modeling agency. In September 2007, she made her first appearance in a fashion show for Rachel Roy in New York. She also walked for other designers like Brian Reyes and Catherine Malandrino.
Her career quickly grew. In August 2008, she was featured in an article for British Elle magazine. The next month, she appeared in Vogue China alongside other famous models like Karlie Kloss.
Walking the Runway
Qin Shupei became known for walking in many fashion shows. In 2010, she walked in a total of 60 shows! This success led to her being named one of the Top 50 models by models.com in 2011.
One of her big achievements was walking in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She first appeared in this famous show in November 2012. She returned to the Victoria's Secret runway in 2017 when the show was held in Shanghai, China.
She also modeled for many luxury brands. In 2012, she walked for names like Gucci, Burberry, Vera Wang, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Versace.
Spokesperson and Awards
Qin Shupei became a spokesperson for popular brands such as Maybelline (a makeup company) and Vera Wang (a fashion designer). In July 2010, she received her first Elle Style Award, which is a special honor in the fashion world.
Beyond the Runway
Qin Shupei has also explored acting. In March 2015, she filmed her first movie called Oh My God. The movie was directed by Leste Chen and featured other actors like Chen Xuedong and Zhang Yixing.
In 2015, Shupei attended The Met Gala, also known as the Met Ball. This is a very exclusive fashion event in New York City. She wore a beautiful dress designed by Tommy Hilfiger.
Giving Back
Qin Shupei has used her fame to support good causes. In April 2012, she became an ambassador for a movie event. This event was organized by Huayi Brothers' Non-profit Foundation and Elle magazine.
In May 2012, she took part in a charity sports event called NBAJam Live. This event was hosted by Huayi Brothers Media Corporation and NBA China. Qin Shupei and other stars played in an international basketball game with NBA players like Brandon Jennings and Gary Payton.
In November 2012, she participated in an art exhibition by Swarovski in Shanghai, China. In 2013, Qin was one of the celebrities who posed for fashion designer Marc Jacobs' "Protect The Skin You're In" T-shirt campaign. This campaign helped raise awareness about skin cancer.
Personal Life
Qin Shupei was married to Zhao Lei from 2012 to 2015. Later, she began a relationship with Edison Chen. In 2017, she gave birth to her daughter, Alaia Chen.
Images for kids
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Qin Shupei modeling for J Mendel in Spring/Summer 2015
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Qin Shupei modeling for J Mendel in Spring/Summer 2014
See also
In Spanish: Shu Pei para niños
