Oluchi Onweagba

Oluchi Onweagba

Oluchi Onweagba (born August 1, 1982) is a Nigerian-born model. When Onweagba was 16 years old, she won the "Face Of Africa" contest. In 2008, she launched a modeling agency in South Africa, OModel Africa. Find articles, videos, and... [more]

Oluchi Onweagba (born August 1, 1982) is a Nigerian-born model. When Onweagba was 16 years old, she won the "Face Of Africa" contest. In 2008, she launched a modeling agency in South Africa, OModel Africa. Find articles, videos, and pictures of Oluchi Onweagba here.

 
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The lone good thing to happen in February drops today: the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. We’ve been fans of the SI Swimsuit edition for many, many years, which got us thinking about who the hottest SI swimsuit models of all time might be. After lots of research we had one of our greatest lists of all time (challenged probably only by The 50 Hottest Victoria’s Secret Models of All Time ). We hope you enjoy! 50. Melissa Haro Melissa Haro appeared in both the 2008 and 2009 swimsuit issues. She’s been modeling since the age of 13, and made it to the final ... Read Full Story
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Black Cinderella. Oluchi Onweagba (born August 1, 1980) is a Nigerian model. She had come into modeling after a family friend had persuaded her to enter MNet Face of Africa competition. She ended up winning the competition. She spent her high school years as a good student, and enjoyed playing tennis and ping pong. Supposedly, she was discovered while she was selling bread on the streets of Lagos in order to make ends meet.In August 2005, she married her longtime companion, Italian fashion designer Luca Orlandi. Subcribe to this Post Read Full Story
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Runway star SI model with husband Luca Orlandi Oluchi Onweagba is a Nigerian model. The 6'2" Igbo beauty grew up in Lagos where she was discovered by Jan Malan. She was urged to partake in what is now the Nokia Face of Africa modeling competition. In addition to being a Victoria's Secret Angel, she was featured in Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Edition from 2005 to 2007. She's been the face of campaigns by Gap, Ann Taylor and Express. The versatile model has also graced the runways of Chanel, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani and many others. She is married to Luca Luca designer Luca Orlandi and ... Read Full Story
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Black Cinderella. Oluchi Onweagba (born August 1, 1980) is a Nigerian model. She had come into modeling after a family friend had persuaded her to enter MNet Face of Africa competition. She ended up winning the competition. She spent her high school years as a good student, and enjoyed playing tennis and ping pong. Supposedly, she was discovered while she was selling bread on the streets of Lagos in order to make ends meet.In August 2005, she married her longtime companion, Italian fashion designer Luca Orlandi. Subcribe to this Post Read Full Story
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Oluchi Onweagba Bio Sketch:   Name Oluchi Onweagba Date Of Birth August 1, 1980 Place Of Birth Lagos, Nigeria Height 6′ 2" Weight Be the first to add this Nationality Nigerian Celebrity Status Nigerian model Update this Bio Share and Enjoy: Tweet This Read Full Story
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