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Waris Dirie this model has ended her career ID:1236

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Waris  Dirie

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First Name:Waris
Last Name:Dirie
Nationality:Somalian
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Brown
Date of Birth:1965
Place of Birth:Gallacaio desert, Somalia
Height:5'9" ; 175cm
Measurements:(US) 35-24-35 ; (EU) 89-61-89
Dress Size:(US) 6 ; (EU) 36
Shoe Size:
Mother agency: unknown
Agencies:
Advertisements: Chanel 'Allure' fragrance, Express Jeans, Levi's, L'Oréal, Oil of Olay, Prescriptives make up, Revlon,
Magazine Covers:
Fashion Shows:Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 1996 {John Galliano, Ralph Lauren}

Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2000 {Xuly Bet}
Hobbies:
Notes:- Waris was working at a London MacDonald's when she was discovered by a photographer.
- Her name means desert flower.
- She appeared in 'Pirelli Calendar' in 1987 & 1997.
- She was a Bond girl side by side with Timothy Dalton in 'The Living Daylights'.
- She is a cousin of fellow Somali supermodel Iman.
- She has written three books: 'Desert flower' about her childhood (including genital mutilation), her escape to England and life as a model and 'Desert Dawn' about the return to her birthland Somalia and 'Desert children'. Waris is a UN ambassador for the abolition of female genital mutilation.
- Her website can be found at http://www.waris-dirie-foundation.com/




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