Yasmin Warsame facts for kids
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Yasmin Warsame
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| ياسمين ابشير وارسم | |
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Warsame at the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards 2014
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Yasmiin Abshir Warsame
May 5, 1976 |
| Nationality | Canadian Somali |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency | IMG Models (New York, Paris, Milan, London) Mega Model Agency (Hamburg) Next Model Management (Toronto) |
Yasmin Abshir Warsame (born May 5, 1976) is a famous Somali-Canadian model and activist. She is known for her work in the fashion world. In 2004, a magazine called Fashion named her "The Most Alluring Canadian." This means she was seen as one of the most charming and attractive Canadians.
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Yasmin Warsame's Early Life
Yasmin Warsame was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1976. When she was fifteen years old, her family moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This was a big change for her.
How Yasmin Started Modeling
Yasmin Warsame began her modeling career in 2000. She started working with Ford Models in Toronto. One of her first jobs was for the Sears catalogue.
In 2002, she joined NEXT Models Canada. Soon after, she was featured on the cover of Lush Magazine. A famous photographer named Koby Inc took her picture. After this, she moved to Paris, a big fashion city. She also appeared on the cover of YYZ Living in 2011. In 2012, she was featured in an entire fashion story for Flare magazine.
Yasmin Warsame's Modeling Career Highlights
Yasmin Warsame has worked with many top modeling agencies. These include SHOK Models, NEXT in Toronto, Paris, and London, and IMG in New York. She has also worked with View Barcelona and Tony Jones Amsterdam.
Magazine Covers and Fashion Shows
Yasmin has been on the covers of many famous magazines. These include Vogue (both Italian and American versions) and Elle (American and British versions). She has also appeared on the covers of Amica and Surface magazines.
She has walked the runway for many important fashion designers. She modeled for both high fashion (couture) and everyday clothes (ready-to-wear). Some of the designers she worked with include Christian Dior and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Major Advertising Campaigns
Yasmin Warsame has also been part of big advertising campaigns. These campaigns are for well-known brands. She has worked for Valentino couture, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, and Hermès. Other campaigns include Shiseido, Chanel, GAP, and H&M.
Yasmin as a TV Judge
In 2007, Yasmin Warsame became a judge on a TV show. It was called Canada's Next Top Model. This show helps new models start their careers.
Yasmin's Acting Debut
Yasmin Warsame also tried acting. She had her first acting role in a movie in 2021. The film was called The Gravedigger's Wife, directed by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed.
Where Yasmin Warsame Lives Now
Yasmin Warsame currently lives in two major cities. She spends time in New York City and Toronto. She is still signed with IMG Models, one of the biggest modeling agencies in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Yasmin Warsame para niños
