INTRODUCTION
Grace Mahary is a Canadian model, philanthropist, and certified sommelier of Eritrean descent. She is renowned for her work on international runways and her commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities through her nonprofit organization, Project Tsehigh.
Birth name: Grace Mahary
Career
Model, philanthropist, certified sommelier
Birthday
May 23, 1989
Age: 36
Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
HOW BIG IS Grace Mahary ON THE NET?
Grace Mahary maintains a significant online presence, particularly on Instagram, where she shares insights into her professional career, advocacy work, and personal interests. Her engagement with a global audience underscores her influence in promoting diversity and inclusion in fashion.
HOW DID Grace Mahary become famous?
Mahary’s modeling career began in 2005 after winning the Elle Canada/Quebec Model Search. She gained international recognition in 2012 when she walked exclusively for Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week. Her career further ascended with appearances in campaigns for brands like Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, and Carolina Herrera, and walking over 200 runways, including for Chanel, Dior, and Valentino. In 2014, she participated in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, solidifying her status in the fashion industry.
BEFORE THE FAME
Born to Eritrean parents in Edmonton, Alberta, Mahary grew up playing basketball with her two older brothers. She is multilingual, speaking English, French, and Tigrinya. Her transition from athletics to modeling was marked by her early success in the Elle Canada/Quebec Model Search, leading to a flourishing career in fashion.
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Throughout her career, Mahary has collaborated with numerous fashion brands and designers, including Givenchy, Chanel, Valentino, and Dior. She has appeared in campaigns for Bergdorf Goodman, Carolina Herrera, Gap, Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Nordstrom, Opening Ceremony, and Prabal Gurung. Beyond modeling, she is the founder of Project Tsehigh, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing renewable energy solutions to communities with limited electricity access. Her work has involved partnerships with various stakeholders to implement sustainable energy projects, particularly in Eritrea and other African countries.
