Born in Malaba, Kenya, Chanel Ayan built a modelling career after moving abroad as a teenager, eventually settling in Dubai. She has worked with luxury houses including Chanel, Cartier, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana.
Personal Details
Stage NameChanel Ayan
Real NameChanel Ayan
NationalityKenyan-born (Somali-Ethiopian descent)
CountryKenya
Based InDubai, United Arab Emirates
Age48
Date of Birth1978-06-07
GenderFemale
Height5 ft 10 in
OccupationModel and TV personality
Instagram / Social@chanelayan
Known For
Kenyan-born supermodel; work with Chanel, Cartier, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana; first Black face for Emirates and Dubai Tourism; cast member of The Real Housewives of Dubai
She was the first Black model to front advertising for Emirates and Dubai’s tourism authority, and later reached a wider audience as a cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dubai. She also runs her own beauty line.
Profile compiled from public sources.
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