10 Facts About Kiara Kabukuru

Kiara Kabukuru was born on Alice Kabukuru, July 31,1975 and is a Ugandan-born American fashion model.

Kiara Kabukuru was discovered by photographer Bill Bodwell in a Los Angeles shopping center when she was 16.

Kiara Kabukuru adopted the name Kiara at the suggestion of her then-agent at Ford Models.

In 2000, Kiara Kabukuru was involved in an accident while riding her bicycle in New York City when an 18-wheel truck collided with her.

Kiara Kabukuru required intensive facial reconstructive surgery and physical therapy.

Kiara Kabukuru made a brief return to modeling in 2008 when she appeared in the All Black issue of Vogue Italia.

Kiara Kabukuru is a long-time close friend of model Gisele Bundchen, whom she credits with helping her return to modeling.

Kiara Kabukuru has been represented by several of the world's top modeling agencies, including Women Management, Trump Model Management, and Why Not Model Agency, As of February 2011 she is represented by Silent models in New York and Paris.

Kiara Kabukuru has walked for fashion houses including Dior, Versace, Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Balmain.

Kiara Kabukuru was featured in the Pirelli Calendar of 1998 and walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 1999.