FACTS

AJAK DENG

She is...beauty personified; one of the most successful international models in the industry

Hails from...Australia by way of the Sudan in Africa

Clients include...Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Chloe and Jean Paul Gaultier, and starred in campaigns for Topshop, Barneys, MAC and Levis

First Couture Show...Valentino

"I went for a casting and when they called me back for the fitting I was like `Oh my God, am I really going to do Valentino's couture show with the long beautiful dresses. It was crazy; I thought I was dreaming until I was actually there on the day for the hair and make-up."

Professional Goal...a campaign for Gucci or Dolce & Gabbana

Inspired by...fellow Sudanese model Alek Wek