| Liu Wen Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10½ in |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 27, 1988 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Liu Wen is a Chinese model who has done modeling work for a variety of brands and designers such as Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, H&M, Oscar de la Renta, Marni, Lane Crawford, Diesel, Gap, Estée Lauder, Chanel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Hermès. She has been featured on the cover of several popular magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Vogue, GQ, V magazine, Numéro, Allure, i-D, Harper’s Bazaar, Pop Magazine, Interview, and W. She made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in 2009.
Born Name
Liu Wen
Nick Name
Liu Wen
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Yongzhou, Hunan province, China
Nationality
Education
In an interview given to W magazine, she revealed that she had studied tourism in school and were having plans to become a tour guide. But, luckily, she didn’t go for one. Her first real job was as a model only.
Occupation
Fashion / Runway Model
Family
- Siblings – None
Manager
Wen can be contacted through these modeling agencies –
- D’Management Group
- Marilyn Agency – Paris
- Select Model Management
- Marilyn Agency – New York
- Catwalk – Shanghai
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm
Weight
50 kg or 110 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Liu Wen has dated –
- Choi Si-won – It was speculated that Liu Wen had a short-term relationship with South Korean singer and actor, Choi Si-won.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled smile
Measurements
31.5-23.5-34.5 in or 80-59.5-87.5 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Shoe Size
8 (US) or 38.5 (EU) or 5.5 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
She has walked the ramp and advertised for designers such as Alexander Wang, Barney’s New York, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein ‘cK One’ fragrance, cK Calvin Klein, Converse by John Varvatos, Diesel, DKNY, DKNY Jeans, Dolce & Gabbana, Estee Lauder, Evian, Gap, Lane Crawford, Ne Tiger, Oscar de la Renta, Shanghai Tang, Tosca Blu, United Colors of Benetton, Vivienne Tam.
In February 2022, Liu was featured in Gucci‘s new ad campaign for “Love Parade” along with Beanie Feldstein, Deng Lun, Jared Leto, and many others.
Best Known For
Modeling work and becoming the first Chinese model to walk in Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
First TV Show / Fashion Show
Liu walked in the Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 2006 fashion show for United Bamboo.
Personal Trainer
She does regular exercises, even on her day off. Of course, diet is equally important.
Liu Wen Favorite Things
- Food – Chinese cuisine, French fries, ice cream
Source –Â WMagazine.com
Liu Wen Facts
- She was born to a working-class family.
- She is the only child.
- Her mother always encouraged her to eat well, be professional and enter into the modeling world. This is the reason for her discovery.
- Her modeling career was started in 2005.
- She has made the record as she is the first one of Chinese descent to walk into Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
- She is the spokesmodel for Estee Lauder along with Constance Jablonski and Joan Smalls. Again, in 2010, she became the first model of Asian descent to do so.
- Emma Pei, Hye Park, Charlotte Hoyer, Shu Pei, Karolin Wolter, Xiaoyi Dai, Mo Wandan, Laura Blokhina, Diana Farkhullina, Daul Kim, Eniko Mihalik, Du Juan, Arlenis Sosa, Yulia Leontieva, Lindsey Scott, Fei Fei Sun, Ping Hue, Bonnie Chen, Sui He are her friends.
- She started her career at the age of 18 when she entered The New Silk Road World model contest.
- Liu was dubbed as “China’s first bona fide supermodel” by The New York Times in 2012.
- No one in her family works in the fashion industry.
- Modeling does not last for a lifetime. After a certain time, she would have to quit her work as a model. But, Wen says that she would continue her work in the fashion industry.
- She surfs the internet, cooks delicious Chinese food, and does exercise in her free time when she is off to work.
- In April 2015, along with singer Choi Siwon, Liu participated in the Chinese spin-off of the variety show, We Got Married.
- In 2017, she became the 2nd Chinese model to be featured on the cover of American Vogue.
- Even if she eats a lot of ice cream, she won’t gain weight. Rather, it makes her a little hyper. This is what she told W Magazine.
- She is called the “World’s Most Famous Chinese Model.”
