Nyagua Ruea Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Nationality, Parents, Career, Awards

Nyagua Ruea is a South Sudanese fashion model who first gained attention with her appearance on the February 2022 cover of British Vogue, featured in the magazine’s special all-Black issue.

Since then, she has represented major luxury brands both on the runway and in editorial spreads, making her one of the rising faces of high fashion.

Profile

• Full name: Nyagua Ruea
• Date of birth: December 16, 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Kenya
• Nationality: South Sudanese
• Profession: Fashion model
• Height: 5 ft 9.5 in (177 cm)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Born to South Sudanese parents who had taken refuge in Kenya during the civil war
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: South Sudanese
• Net worth: $383,000

Early Life and education

Nyagua Ruea was born on December 16, 2001, in Kenya, where her South Sudanese family had taken refuge due to the Second Sudanese Civil War.

Around the ages of nine and ten, she decided she wanted to become a model and honed her craft by practicing poses and styling with friends.

At sixteen, after submitting snapshots to Beth Model Management in Lagos, she was signed almost immediately, launching her professional career.

Personal Life

Details about Nyagua Ruea’s personal life, including any romantic relationships, marital status, or children, are not publicly known.

She maintains a private profile off the runway, with no records of controversies or public disputes.

Career

Nyagua Ruea began modeling in her mid-teens after signing with Beth Model Management in Lagos.

Her international breakthrough came as a cover star of British Vogue’s February 2022 all-Black issue, photographed by Rafael Pavarotti alongside fellow African talents.

She has walked runway shows for Saint Laurent, Valentino, Mugler, Moschino, Schiaparelli, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy, Chloé, and more, including the Vogue World fashion show in 2022.

Ruea has appeared in campaigns for Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, and featured in editorials for Vogue España, Vogue Hong Kong, and W magazine.

She is represented by Women Management in New York, Women 360 in Paris, Monster Management in Milan, Elite in London, Supreme in New York, Ford Models LA, and her mother agency Beth Model Management in Lagos.

Awards

• Cover model, British Vogue February 2022 all-Black issue
• Nominated Model of the Year – Breakout Star, Models.com (2022)
• Named to Models.com’s “Top 50” and “Hot List” rankings

Net worth

Her net worth is estimated at approximately $383,000, derived from runway fees, editorial work, and global brand campaigns.

Social Media

• Instagram: @nyaguaa
• X: N/A