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Alek Wek - Supermodel and Campaigner for Refugees
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Anne Soy talks to Alek Wek who, in ten years, has gone from dodging bullets in the south of Sudan to becoming one of the world's most sought after models.
In just ten years Alek Wek went from dodging bullets in the south of Sudan to becoming one of the world's most sought after models. As a teenager she made the perilous journey to London, seeking asylum, and before long broke into the fashion industry at a time when dark-skinned models were rare. She now campaigns for victims of war as one of UNHCR's goodwill ambassadors. She tells Anne Soy her remarkable story.
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Mon 23 Nov 201520:30
BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Anne Soy |
| Interviewed Guest | Alek Wek |
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- Mon 23 Nov 201504:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Mon 23 Nov 201520:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only