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Yuka Mannami
萬波ユカ
Born (1992-08-23) August 23, 1992 (age 32)
Nationality Japanese
Occupation Model
Agent
  • The Society Management (New York City)
  • Elite Model Management (Paris, London, Barcelona)
  • Why Not Model Management (Milan)
  • Donna Models (Tokyo) (mother agency)
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)

Yuka Mannami (萬波ユカ) is a famous fashion model from Japan. She was born on August 23, 1992. Yuka is known for her unique look and has worked with many big fashion brands around the world.

Who is Yuka Mannami?

Yuka Mannami is a well-known Japanese fashion model. She was born in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on August 23, 1992. Yuka has become famous in the fashion world for her distinct style and presence on the runway and in magazines.

From Ballerina to Nurse

Before becoming a model, Yuka had a different path. She trained as a ballerina until she was 18 years old. After that, she decided to become a nurse. Yuka worked as a nurse for some time, helping people and making a difference.

How She Became a Model

Yuka's journey into modeling was quite unexpected. When she was 23, someone discovered her on Instagram. This is a social media app where people share photos and videos. Being "discovered" means someone from the fashion industry saw her pictures and thought she had the potential to be a model.

Soon after being discovered, Yuka got a big chance. She walked in a fashion show for Fendi in Tokyo. This was a huge step for her career. Walking in a major show like Fendi helped her become known in the fashion world.

Working with Big Brands

Since then, Yuka Mannami has worked with many famous companies. She has appeared in advertisements for brands like Shiseido, Uniqlo, Givenchy, and Gap Inc.. She has also modeled for Nordstrom, Aldo Shoes, and Bottega Veneta. These are all well-known names in fashion and retail.

Yuka has also been featured in many popular fashion magazines. Some of these include Teen Vogue, Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong, CR Fashion Book, Vogue Italia, and American Vogue. Appearing in these magazines helps models become even more famous and shows off their work to a wide audience.

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