Alek Wek

Summary

Alek Wek is a human^[1]. Born in Wau^[2], she… she was born on April 16, 1977^[3]. She worked as an actor^[4] and model^[5]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (678 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Born in Wau^[2], Alek Wek…
• Alek Wek was born on April 16, 1977^[3].
• Alek Wek held citizenship in South Sudan^[7].
• Alek Wek held citizenship in Sweden^[8].
• Alek Wek held citizenship in United Kingdom^[9].
• Alek Wek's professions included actor^[4].
• Alek Wek's professions included model^[5].
• Alek Wek's education included a stint at London College of Fashion^[10].
• Alek Wek received the BBC 100 Women^[11].
• Alek Wek is recorded as female^[12].
• Alek Wek's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• Alek Wek's Commons category is recorded as Alek Wek^[14].
• Alek Wek's given name is recorded as Alek^[15].
• Alek Wek's eye color is recorded as brown^[16].
• Alek Wek's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[17].
• Alek Wek's hair color is recorded as black hair^[18].
• Alek Wek's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+1.8'}^[19].
• Alek Wek's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as BBC 100 Women Edit-a-thon^[20].

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Origins and Family

Alek Wek was born in Wau^[2]. She was born on April 16, 1977^[3].

Education

Alek Wek was educated at London College of Fashion^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[4] and model^[5].

Recognition

Alek Wek received the BBC 100 Women^[11].

Why It Matters

Alek Wek ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (678 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).^[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[21]

FAQs

Where was Alek Wek born?

Alek Wek was born in Wau^[2].

What did Alek Wek do for work?

Alek Wek worked as actor^[4] and model^[5].

Where did Alek Wek go to school?

Alek Wek was educated at London College of Fashion^[10].

What awards did Alek Wek receive?

Honors received include BBC 100 Women^[11].