Xiao Wen Ju facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Xiao Wen Ju
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| Jū Xiǎowén / 雎晓雯 | |
Xiao Wen Ju in September 2018
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| Born | 19 May 1989 Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jin Dachuan |
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Xiao Wen Ju (simplified Chinese: 雎晓雯; traditional Chinese: 雎曉雯; pinyin: Jū Xiǎowén; born on May 19, 1989) is a famous Chinese model. She made history by becoming the first model of Chinese background to be the main face for the well-known fashion brand Marc Jacobs.
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Early Life and Start in Modeling
Xiao Wen Ju was born on May 19, 1989, in the city of Xi'an, located in the Shaanxi province of China. She began her journey in the modeling world in China in 2010. During this time, she signed with IMG Models, one of the biggest modeling agencies in the world.
A Rising Star in Fashion
Xiao Wen Ju quickly caught the eye of the fashion world. She appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar China in May 2010. This special issue focused on Chinese models and helped her gain a lot of attention.
Debuting in New York
In 2011, Xiao Wen Ju made her big debut in New York City. She walked in the Honor Fall 2011 show during New York Fashion Week. This is a very important event where designers show their new clothing lines. During this fashion week, she also modeled for other famous brands like DKNY and Prada.
Walking for Top Brands
Throughout 2011, Xiao Wen Ju continued to walk for many top fashion designers. These included Shiatzy Chen, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Calvin Klein Jeans, Emanuel Ungaro, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Rochas, and Thierry Mugler. She was also chosen for Lane Crawford's Fall/Winter 2011 advertising campaign, alongside other leading Chinese models like Ming Xi and Shu Pei.
Major Campaigns and Magazine Covers
In 2012, Xiao Wen Ju's career continued to soar. She walked for more big names such as DSquared², Jill Stuart, Jonathan Saunders, Marc Jacobs, and Tory Burch. She also landed major advertising campaigns for brands like Adidas, Dior, and Kenzo. A big moment was when she became the first Chinese model to lead a campaign for Marc Jacobs.
She also appeared on the covers of important fashion magazines. These included Vogue China and Numero China (twice).
Global Recognition
By July 2012, Xiao Wen Ju was recognized as one of the top models in the world. She was ranked number 22 on Models.com's "Top 50 female models" list. In 2015, she was listed as number 6 in Arogundade's top ten Asian models list. Her success continued, and in 2016, she became a new face for the beauty brand L'Oréal.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Xiao Wen Ju also had the exciting opportunity to walk in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She walked in the 2016 show in Paris, becoming only the fifth Chinese model to do so. She returned to the runway for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show again in 2017, which was held in Shanghai.
Industry Icon
By 2017, Xiao Wen Ju was recognized as an "Industry Icon" by Models.com. This means she is considered one of the most influential and important models in the fashion world. In 2018, she was featured in a show called Model Diaries, which followed her trip to Dubai and highlighted her work.
See Also
In Spanish: Xiao Wen Ju para niños
