Born: 23 March 1971, Canada
Died: NA
Country most active: Canada
Also known as: NA
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Yasmeen Ghauri was born to a German mother and a Pakistani father in Montréal. She has since paved the way for women of color in the modelling industry. She rose to prominence in the 1990s, premiering in cities like Milan, Paris, and New York City. Ghauri also became a face for luxury fashion brands such as Valentino, Hermès, and Lanvin.