Oluchi Onweagba is the daughter of a civil servant father and mother who was a nurse.
11 Facts About Oluchi Onweagba
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At seventeen, Oluchi Onweagba was urged by a family friend to enter into the M-Net "Face of Africa" preliminary screening at the M-Net office in Victoria Island, Lagos in the year 1997.
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Oluchi Onweagba won the competition and moved to New York shortly after.
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Oluchi Onweagba has walked the runways for Gucci, Carolina Herrera, John Galliano, Missoni, Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Jeremy Scott, Helmut Lang, Fendi, Anna Sui, Givenchy, Kenzo, Giorgio Armani, Celine, Nina Ricci, and Diane Von Furstenberg.
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Oluchi Onweagba has appeared in advertising campaigns for Gianfranco Ferre, Lancome, Ann Taylor, Clinique, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Macy's, Banana Republic, Gap, Express, L'Oreal, Coca-Cola, as well as working for Victoria's Secret in print walking for six years in the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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Oluchi Onweagba has worked with notable photographers such as Steven Meisel, Nick Knight, David LaChapelle, and Patrick Demaprchelier.
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Beyond modeling, Oluchi Onweagba tries to serve as a role model for other aspiring talents in Nigeria, especially young girls.
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Oluchi Onweagba is continuing her higher education, having studied for an associate degree in the New York City educational system.
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Oluchi Onweagba has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue three times.
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Oluchi Onweagba was made the host and head judge of Africa's Next Top Model in 2013.
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In 2006, Oluchi Onweagba married Italian fashion designer, and long time friend, Luca Orlandi.