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Qin Shupei
秦舒培
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Qin Shupei in 2014
Born (1989-08-10) 10 August 1989 (age 35)
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)
Modeling information
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Hair color Black
Eye color Brown
Agency
  • DNA Models (New York)
  • Oui Management (Paris) VIE Models (Hong Kong)

Qin Shupei (Chinese: 秦舒培; pinyin: Qín Shūpeí) was born on August 10, 1989. She is a famous Chinese supermodel and actress.

Early life

Qin Shupei grew up in Kaifeng, Henan, China. She later moved to New York City, USA, for school. While she was studying there, people noticed her and she became a model.

Career

Starting as a Model

Qin Shupei began her modeling career in 2007. She signed with a company called Next Management. In September 2007, she walked in her first big fashion show for Rachel Roy in New York. She also modeled for other designers like Brian Reyes and Catherine Malandrino.

She started appearing in popular magazines too. In 2008, she was in British Elle and Vogue China. In Vogue China, she was featured with other well-known models like Karlie Kloss.

Big Achievements

Qin Shupei walked in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time in 2012. She returned to the show in 2017 when it was held in Shanghai, China.

By 2010, she had walked in 60 fashion shows. In 2011, she was named one of the Top 50 models by models.com. This is a big honor in the fashion world. She also became a spokesperson for major brands like Maybelline and Vera Wang. A spokesperson helps promote a brand. In 2010, she won her first Elle Style Award.

Working with Top Brands

In 2012, Qin Shupei modeled for many famous fashion houses. These included Gucci, Burberry, Vera Wang, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Versace.

Acting and Special Events

In 2015, Qin Shupei tried acting for the first time. She filmed a movie called Oh My God. She acted alongside stars like Zhang Yixing. Also in 2015, Shupei attended The Met Gala, which is a very important fashion event. She wore a special dress designed by Tommy Hilfiger.

Qin Shupei has also used her fame to help good causes. In 2012, she became an ambassador for a movie event that helped a non-profit group. She also took part in a special basketball game called NBAJam Live. In this game, she and other models played basketball with famous NBA players like Brandon Jennings and Gary Payton. Later in 2012, she joined an art show by Swarovski in Shanghai.

Personal life

Qin Shupei married Zhao Lei in 2012, but they later divorced in 2015. After that, she started a relationship with Edison Chen. In 2017, she had her first child, a daughter named Alaia Chen.

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See also

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