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Qin Shupei

b. 1989

Chinese model

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Born 1989. Qin Shupei is a Chinese model and actor.

Qin Shupei (; born August 10, 1989) is a Chinese supermodel and actress.

Early life Qin Shupei was born in Kaifeng, Henan, China. She attended school in New York City. While studying in New York City, Shupei was discovered as a model.

Career Qin signed with Next Management in 2007. In September 2007, she debuted at the spring Rachel Roy show in New York and also walked for Brian Reyes, Catherine Malandrino, and Verrier. She appeared in a British Elle editorial in August 2008, and in September 2008, she appeared in a Vogue China editorial, alongside models Karlie Kloss and Hanne Gaby Odiele.

In 2010, Qin had walked 60 shows in total, and was selected as one of the Top 50 models on models.com in 2011. She became one of the spokespersons for Maybelline and Vera Wang. Shu Pei received her first Elle Style Award in July, 2010.

In 2012, she walked for brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Vera Wang, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Versace, etc. In 2015, Shupei participated in The Met Gala, also known as the Met Ball, wearing a Tommy Hilfiger haute couture dress.

On April 27, 2012, Qin Shupei became an ambassador for a movie event hosted by Huayi Brothers' Non-profit Foundation, Huayi Brothers Fashion Group and Elle. On May 19, 2012, she participated a non-profit sport event called NBAJam Live NBAJam Live hosted by Huayi Brothers Media Corporation and NBA China. On November 8, 2012, Shupei participated Swarovski's art exhibition in Shanghai, China.

In 2013, Qin became one of the celebrities to pose nude for fashion designer Marc Jacobs' "Protect The Skin You're In" T-shirt campaign against skin cancer.

Personal life Qin married Zhao Lei (also named Leigh Gow), the general manager of the Huayi Brothers Fashion Group in 2012; they divorced in 2015. Qin later went into a relationship with Edison Chen. thumb Shu Pei J Mendel SS15 She gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Alaia Chen, in 2017.

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Edison Chen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Qin Shupei?

Chinese model

When was Qin Shupei born?

Qin Shupei was born on 10 August 1989 in Kaifeng.

What is Qin Shupei's occupation?

Qin Shupei is a model and actor.

What nationality is Qin Shupei?

Qin Shupei is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Qin Shupei

· Wikidata: Q3959838

· DBpedia: Qin Shupei

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