In my country, families are raised as though they are one. Although I am from the Dinka tribe, my parents didn't raise us as the Dinka tribe. They raised us as the Wek family, in the way they believed their children should grow up. So when you leave, the first thing you think is the ones you left behind. It's natural to help them in any way you can. I found a way to support myself rather than asking my Mum to give me money. I would work before school and send money back to pay for their rent and food.
In my country, families are raised as though they are one. Although I am from the Dinka tribe, my parents didn't raise us as the Dinka tribe. They ra… - Alek Wek
In my country, families are raised as though they are one. Although I am from the Dinka tribe, my parents didn't raise us as the Dinka tribe. They ra…
- Alek Wek
I wore hot pants and cowboy boots and I thought, 'What have I gotten myself into?' - Alek Wek
I wore hot pants and cowboy boots and I thought, 'What have I gotten myself into?'
I believe that true beauty comes from inside you and that always shows through. I have no problem with whatever the next look is, whether it's big bl… - Alek Wek
I believe that true beauty comes from inside you and that always shows through. I have no problem with whatever the next look is, whether it's big bl…
You can't buy enlightenment, but you can hire a mirror so you can watch it happen. - Alek Wek
You can't buy enlightenment, but you can hire a mirror so you can watch it happen.
There are models who don't eat. That's worrisome - you need the right amount of gas to get going. - Alek Wek
There are models who don't eat. That's worrisome - you need the right amount of gas to get going.
You don't have to go with the crowd. - Alek Wek
You don't have to go with the crowd.
To have this opportunity, in light of my familys struggles, made me want to create something lasting and relevant. - Alek Wek
To have this opportunity, in light of my familys struggles, made me want to create something lasting and relevant.
When it’s all said and done I would like to look back and think that I help to make modelling a possibility for a greater number of people. I don’t d… - Alek Wek
When it’s all said and done I would like to look back and think that I help to make modelling a possibility for a greater number of people. I don’t d…
I learnt just how little it takes to survive, which is why I don’t waste things – food, money, friendships or opportunities. - Alek Wek
I learnt just how little it takes to survive, which is why I don’t waste things – food, money, friendships or opportunities.
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