Victoria Michaels facts for kids

Victoria Michaels is a famous model, actress, and helper from Ghana and Nigeria. She is also known as a fashion icon and a brand ambassador. Victoria has won many awards for her work. These include the Ghana Models Awards and the Glitz Style Awards. She also received the City People Entertainment Awards.

Early Life and School

Victoria was born in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Her father is Nigerian, and her mother is both Nigerian and Ghanaian. She is the fifth of six children in her family.

Victoria went to primary school in Nigeria. It was called Anglican Girls Grammar School. For her high school education, she attended Mawuko Girls Senior High School. After high school, she studied Business Management and Communication. She earned a Diploma in Mass Communication from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. Later, she got a Bachelor of Science Degree from Central University College.

Her Career

Victoria first tried modeling when she was 19 years old. But she focused on her studies at that time. She began modeling full-time in 2013. This was after she finished her first university degree.

Since then, Victoria has been featured in many big magazines. Some of these include Vogue Italia, Elle South Africa, and Glam Africa Magazine. She has also walked the runway in many major fashion shows. These include Africa Fashion Week London and South Africa Fashion Week. She also modeled for the Mercedes Benz African Fashion Festival. Victoria has also appeared in commercials. She has been a brand ambassador for companies like Melcom Ghana.

Helping Others

Victoria cares a lot about helping people. In 2013, she started her own charity. It is called the Victoria Michaels Foundation. This foundation works to make life better for children who are not as lucky.

The foundation has a special project called the Africa Literacy Development Initiative (ALDI). This project helps with education in Africa. It also works to empower women and girls. The foundation helps young people across the continent.

Awards and Recognition

Victoria Michaels has received many awards for her work. These awards celebrate her success in modeling and her charity efforts.

• 2018 - Model of the Year - Glitz Africa Awards
• 2018 - Classic Model of the Year - Accra Fashion Week
• 2017 - Fashion Personality Of The Year - Eagles Summit
• 2017 - Inspiring Personality of the Year Award - Ghana Nigeria Achievers Awards
• 2017 - Distinguished Eminent Model Award - GIJ Eminence Awards
• 2017 - Angel of Hope Award for Humanitarian Activities - Ovation Magazine
• 2017 - Honoree for Contribution to Fashion and Women/Children Empowerment - Africa Fashion Week Toronto
• 2016 - Commercial Model (Female) of the Year - AFROMA Awards
• 2016 - Best New Actress of the Year - City People Entertainment Awards
• 2016 - Model of the Year - Glitz Africa Awards
• 2016 - Model of the Year - Ghana Models Awards
• 2016 - Humanitarian Personality Award - UMB Ghana Tertiary Awards