Fierce, beautiful and a dedicated humanitarian: Supermodel Dji Dieng
International Supermodel Dji Dieng was born in Thies, Senegal and is of French nationality. She spent her childhood partly in Dakar, as well as in Paris and grew up in Italy and the United States of America. No wonder this iconic beauty is fluent in 5 languages.
As a child, Dji dreamed of one day becoming a lawyer or “polytechnician” like her father– until she was discovered by an agent for an international Modeling Agency. Today she lives in New York, Paris and Dakar, and works all over the world.
Elegant, gorgeous, and internationally recognized Dji Dieng is considered one of the most electrifying and fascinating models of color on runways across the world, where she works for well-known designers such as Hermès, Christian Dior, Carven, Cavalli, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Diane von Furstenberg, Torrente, Maurizio Galante, DIESEL, Trash-Couture, Triumph, Eymeric François, NOKIA Fashion Week, Romeo Gigli, Jean Luc Amsler, Rocco Barroco, Agent Provocateur. She has been featured on several editorials including – Marie-Claire, Glamour, Vanity Fair, MAX, GQ, Vogue, Brigitte, Woman, You, The Mirror, La Repubblica, Metro, L’Officiel des 1000 modèles, Punkt, Shenka, Vogue in several countries.
Dji Dieng also likes to give back. She’s a great humanitarian serving as UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador in Sri Lanka. Collaborating with the Ministry of Tourism, UNDP, UNESCO, UNV and USAID, Supermodel Dji Dieng and her company co-organized Sri Lanka’s first Peace Concert, combined with a Peace Fashion Show at Colombo; an event attended by over 1.5 million spectators. In 2009, Dji Dieng, teamed up with UNESCO-BREDA and 9 other Senegalese celebrities to support an HIV / AIDS Video Prevention campaign in Senegal. Dji has been actively committed for several years in the fight against HIV/AIDS worldwide also close to her heart are matters relating to Malaria, Breast Cancer, Orphans, Tsunami victims, Earth Quake Relief, Anti Human Trafficking, etc.
This love for humanity and a passion for giving back has earned has earned her several awards including the United Nations Volunteer Award, The Leading Ladies Award, Award for Humanity, amongst others.
This beautiful, focused and enchanting beauty encourages you to follow your dreams!
Photographer: Budi Suryanto (Busur)
Jakarta Indonesia Based Photographer
www.busurphotography.com
More about Dji Dieng on her website: djidieng.com
