Alek Wek

Alek Wek had a tough childhood, having lived in a house without running water or electricity. Even so, the experience didn’t bring her down or convince her she’d never get anything better than that. At 14 years old, Wek went to London and studied fashion there. After a while, she eventually made her way into the modeling scene.

Since then, she has become a very influential figure in the industry. She has also been cited as the source of inspiration for many. Besides gracing the runways, however, Wek has also dabbled in other endeavors through the years. This includes Wek 1933, a range of handbags she has designed. Plus, she has also tried her hand at acting, having appeared in two films: The Four Feathers and Suspiria.