Olivia Anakwe is an American fashion model.

Early life and education

Anakwe, who is of Nigerian heritage, was born in

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. She began college at the

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and transferred to

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where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

Career

Anakwe was discovered while visiting her sister in New York City. She signed to

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and walked in 40 shows during her first season, including

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, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, and

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. She has appeared in advertisements for Glossier and YSL Beauté, as well as Marc Jacobs,

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, and Pat McGrath. Anakwe has appeared in editorials for

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, ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' W'' among others.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Anakwe, Olivia Living people People from Bucks County, Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh alumni Pace University alumni African-American female models American people of Nigerian descent Elite Model Management models Year of birth missing (living people)