About Shanelle Nyasiase
Born 1997. Shanelle Nyasiase is an Ethiopian model.
Shanelle Nyasiase (born 3 January 1997) is an Ethiopian-born South Sudanese fashion model.
Early life Nyasiase was born in Gambela, Ethiopia. At age nine, she moved to Juba, South Sudan. Nyasiase has three siblings. At thirteen she moved to Nairobi, Kenya.
Career Nyasiase modeled locally in Kenya before being discovered. In 2018, she walked for Tom Ford, Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Erdem, Mulberry, Gucci, Marni, Versace, Rochas, Dries Van Noten and Kenzo among others. Nyasiase notably closed the S/S 2019 Balenciaga show.
She has appeared in advertisements for Versace, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, and Issey Miyake. British Vogue listed her as one of the Top Models of London Fashion Week.
For a Vogue video about South Sudanese models, Nyasiase described how the Trump travel ban affects her career.
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Who is Shanelle Nyasiase?
Ethiopian-born South Sudanese fashion model
When was Shanelle Nyasiase born?
Shanelle Nyasiase was born in 1997 in Gambela.
What is Shanelle Nyasiase's occupation?
Shanelle Nyasiase is a model.
What nationality is Shanelle Nyasiase?
Shanelle Nyasiase is Ethiopian.
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