YASMIN WARSAME

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Yasmin Warsame is a Somali-Canadian supermodel Mother of two and an activist. Born in Somalia, she moved to Canada as a teenager and was discovered in Toronto. Yasmin rose to prominence in the fashion world in the early 2000s, working with every prominent photographer shooting vogues around the world ,covers of Flare,Elle, Marie Claire and many more. Yasmin has walked  the runway for many luxury brands such as Chanel, Christian Dior, and Jean Paul Gaultier to mention a few. Yasmin has also stared in Somalia’s first full featured movie “The gravedigger’s Wife” which showed in Cannes and TIFF and received great reviews by Canadian press as well as abroad. Beyond modelling, she is a passionate advocate for humanitarian causes, supporting global relief efforts and refugee aid. Yasmin is eager to combine her love for the arts with meaningful work, and is thrilled to deepen her engagement with the Soulpepper community as a member of the board.