Person Open DS/UK/5430 Wek; Alek (1977-); South Sudanese British model Wek Alek 1977- South Sudanese British model Female

Alek Wek (born 16 April 1977) is a South Sudanese British model who first appeared on the catwalks at the age of 18 in 1995, sparking a career lasting to date. She is from the Dinka ethnic group in South Sudan, but in 1991 she and some family members fled to Britain to escape the civil war in Sudan.. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 4/18/2013 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 1d23bd93-aaba-465f-89f6-58b7f35d8076