Nyagua Ruea

Nyagua Ruea is a South Sudanese fashion model. She has appeared on the cover of British Vogue.

Early life
Ruea was born and raised in Kenya due to the Second Sudanese Civil War. Around the ages of 9 and 10, she decided she wanted to become a model one day.

Career
Ruea was discovered by a local agency called Beth Models. Her first ever cover appearance was for British Vogue photographed by Rafael Pavarotti, featuring all African models including Anok Yai, Adut Akech, Maty Fall Diba, and Akon Changkou. Ruea has walked the runway for Saint Laurent, Moschino, Valentino, Mugler, Schiaparelli, Hermès, Balmain, Givenchy, and Chloé. She also walked in the Vogue World fashion show with an ensemble cast of both models and celebrities. In addition to Vogue, she has appeared in W, and in campaigns for Alexander McQueen.