China Machado
Fashion model and television producer
Born
Died
2016
10 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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