darkskyn: Dark skin model of the week Model Philomena Kwao Born Deptford, London, UK in 1990 Born i
darkskyn: Dark skin model of the week Model Philomena Kwao Born Deptford, London, UK in 1990 Born in London to parents from Ghana Graduated with a bachelors in Economics from Bristol University and her masters in International Health Management from Imperial College Kwao is one of the most well-known plus size fashion models and Britain’s first black plus size model Discovered in plus size modeling competition in the UK. The competition was held by Evans in association with Models1. Kwao is an advocate for diversity and discrimination in the fashion industry. She envisions herself as a spokeswoman for body positivity and as a role model for young women everywhere An activist for worldwide healthcare reform and hopes to work for a global health agency in the future In 2008, Kwao was crowned Miss Ghana UK Has her own charity organization called The Lily Project that helps as online counseling for young people In 2012 she awarded the GUBA Rising Star award. Signed withModels1 in the UK and JAG Models in the USA Currently lives in NYC -- source link