Sora Choi
Sora Choi (Korean: 최소라; born September 5 1992) is a South Korean fashion model. She won the third cycle of the reality television show Korea's Next Top Model.
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Born | 최소라 September 5, 1992 |
Nationality | South Korean |
Occupation | Model |
Years active | 2012–present |
Agent | YGKPLUS (Seoul) (mother agency)[1]
Ford Models (New York, Paris) Wilhelmina Models (London) Special Management (Milan) |
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Spouse(s) | Kove Lee ( m. 2019) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Revised Romanization | Choe So-ra |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Sora |
Career
Choi started her career as a model after she was scouted by a model agency in Seoul, when she was tagging along with her friend to a meeting at the agency. Once there, she was signed on the spot.[2] Her first editorial and cover was for W Korea in 2012.[3]
Choi made her international debut at Louis Vuitton's cruise show in May 2014, which took place in Monaco.[4] In the following season, she walked for Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein, Fendi, and Versace.[5] In 2016, just in one season, she walked more than 50 runway shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris.[6] From 2016 to 2018, Choi walked for Louis Vuitton’s collection shows in Paris as a city exclusive model. She has also walked for brands such as Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Chanel,Yves Saint Laurent , Hermès, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Lanvin, Celine, Moschino, Valentino and many more.[7] In 2019, walking a total of 89 shows, she became the model that has been on the most shows in the world that year.
Choi has featured in over 50 international advertising campaigns including brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Coach, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Burberry, NARS Cosmetics, Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, Hugo Boss, Fendi and many others.[8]
Since 2017, she has been listed in Models.com's Top 50 models list.[9] She was nominated for Models.com's "Model of the Year" every year since 2017.
References
- "Sora Choi - Model".
- "Runway to anime, how Korean model Sora Choi winds down". South China Morning Post. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- "Model Sora Choi's action-packed life, from New York Fashion Week to League of Legends". South China Morning Post.
- "Now Casting: Sora Choi". CR Fashion Book.
- "Meet the Manga-Loving Gamer Girl Who Ruled the Fall Shows". Vogue.
- "Runway to anime, how Korean model Sora Choi winds down". South China Morning Post. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- "Sora Choi - Model". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- "Sora Choi - Model - advertising". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- "Top 50 Models". models.com.