China Machado

Fashion model and television producer

China Machado - Fashion model and television producer
Born

December 25th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

2016
9 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in China, a Portuguese-American fashion model, editor, and television producer. Gained recognition as one of the first Asian models to achieve success in the fashion industry during the 1950s and 1960s. Worked with prominent designers and contributed to major fashion publications. Served as a model and later as an editor, significantly influencing the fashion landscape. Expanded her career into television production, where she produced content that showcased the arts and culture.

Became one of the first Asian supermodels

Worked with designer Alexander McQueen

Produced the arts program 'Cultural Caravan'

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