Adonis Bosso (born 10 July 1990) is an Ivorian-Canadian model.

Early life

Bosso was born in the

Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is ...

and raised in

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. He is the oldest of 6 siblings.

Career

Bosso was discovered in 2009, when he accompanied a girlfriend to a modeling agency; he was signed on the spot. Bosso had intended to become a childcare worker for children with special needs. Bosso has modeled for brands including

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, H&M,

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, Yeezy,

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, and

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. Bosso was brought to mainstream recognition by fashion executive

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. Bosso currently ranks as a "Money Guy" on models.com. He formerly ranked on their "Top 50 Men" list.

Personal life

Bosso has a son with American model and actress

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. Bosso identifies as sexually fluid.

References

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