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Alek Wek Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at November 17, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Alek Wek Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Alek Wek Facts

Full NameAlek Wek
BirthdateApril 16, 1977
Birth PlaceWau, South Sudan
Age (in 2024)47 Years Old
ZodiacAries
OccupationModel

Alek Wek Age & Birthday

Alek Wek is best known as Model who has born on April 16, 1977 in Wau, South Sudan. Currently, Alek Wek is 47 years, 7 months and 1 days old. Alek Wek will celebrate 48th birthday on Wednesday, 16th of April 2025. Below the countdown to Alek Wek upcoming birthday.

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Alek Wek Biography

About

African born supermodel, fashion designer and former refugee who has modeled for Shiatzy Chen, John Galliano, Chanel, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and Jasper Conran.

Before Fame

She escaped turmoil in Sudan with her family at age 14.

Trivia

She was named model of the year in 1997 by MTV and has been involved in many high profile fashion campaigns.

Family Life

She grew up with eight siblings.

Associated With

She once served as a guest judge on Tyra Banks' hit show America's Next Top Model.

Top Asked Questions about Alek Wek

How old is Alek Wek in 2024?

Alek Wek is 47 years old today.

When was Alek Wek born?

Alek Wek was born on April 16, 1977 in Wau, South Sudan.

What is Alek Wek zodiac sign?

Alek Wek zodiac sign is Aries.

What was Alek Wek best known for?

Alek Wek was best known as Model.

Fun Facts about Alek Wek's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Alek Wek's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Alek Wek was born on Saturday, 106th day / 15th week of 1977
  • Alek Wek has Aries zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Alek Wek birthday is XVI.IV.MCMLXXVII
  • Alek Wek's birthstone is Diamond
  • Alek Wek's birth flower is Sweet pea that symbolize egard, youth & purity
  • Alek Wek age in year is 47 years old
  • Alek Wek age in month is 571 months old
  • Alek Wek age in day is 17382 days old
  • Alek Wek age in hour is 417168 hours old
  • Alek Wek age in minute is 25030080 minutes old
  • Alek Wek age in second is 1501804800 seconds old
  • Next Alek Wek birthday is on Wednesday, April 16th 2025
  • Alek Wek age in next birthday (2025) is 48 years old
  • Learn more interesting facts about April 16, 1977 birthday

Historical Events on Alek Wek Birthday (April 16)

Below are historical events that coincided with Alek Wek's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1972Apollo program: The launch of Apollo 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
1990"Doctor Death", Jack Kevorkian, participates in his first assisted suicide.
1996Israel strikes a civilian house in Nabatieh Fawka, Lebanon, killing nine people, including seven children.
2001India and Bangladesh begin a five-day border conflict, but are unable to resolve the disputes about their border.
2003The Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting ten new member states to the European Union.
2003Michael Jordan plays his final game with the National Basketball Association.
2007Virginia Tech shooting: Seung-Hui Cho guns down 32 people and injures 17 before committing suicide.
2008The U.S. Supreme Court rules in the Baze v. Rees decision that execution by lethal injection does not violate the Eighth Amendment ban against cruel and unusual punishment.
2012The trial for Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks, begins in Oslo, Norway.
2012The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced, it was the first time since 1977 that no book won the Fiction Prize.
2013A 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, killing at least 35 people and injuring 117 others.
2013The 2013 Baga massacre is started when Boko Haram militants engage government soldiers in Baga.
2014The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks near Jindo Island, killing 304 passengers and crew and leading to widespread criticism of the South Korean government, media, and shipping authorities.
2016Ecuador's worst earthquake in nearly 40 years kills 676 and injures 6,274.
2018The New York Times and the New Yorker win the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for breaking news of the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse scandal.
1986The birth of Peter Regin, Danish ice hockey player
1986The birth of Epke Zonderland, Dutch gymnast
1987The birth of Cenk Akyol, Turkish basketball player
1987The birth of Aaron Lennon, English international footballer
1988The birth of Kyle Okposo, American ice hockey player
1990The birth of Reggie Jackson, American basketball player
1990The birth of Vangelis Mantzaris, Greek basketball player
1990The birth of Tony McQuay, American sprinter
1991The birth of Nolan Arenado, American baseball player
1991The birth of Kim Kyung-jung, South Korean footballer
1993The birth of Chance the Rapper, American rapper
1993The birth of Mirai Nagasu, Japanese-American figure skater
1996The birth of Anya Taylor-Joy, Argentine-British actress
1996The birth of Taylor Townsend, American tennis player
2002The birth of Sadie Sink, American actress
2013The death of Siegfried Ludwig, Austrian politician, 18th Governor of Lower Austria (b. 1926)
2013The death of Pentti Lund, Finnish-Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1925)
2013The death of George Beverly Shea, Canadian-American singer-songwriter (b. 1909)
2013The death of Pat Summerall, American football player and sportscaster (b. 1930)
2013The death of Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, Mexican architect, designed the Tijuana Cultural Center and National Museum of Anthropology (b. 1919)
2014The death of Gyude Bryant, Liberian businessman and politician (b. 1949)
2014The death of Aulis Rytkönen, Finnish footballer and manager (b. 1929)
2014The death of Ernst Florian Winter, Austrian-American historian and political scientist (b. 1923)
2015The death of Valery Belousov, Russian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1948)
2015The death of Stanislav Gross, Czech lawyer and politician, fifth Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (b. 1969)
2018The death of Harry Anderson, American actor and magician (b. 1952)
2021The death of Andrew Peacock, Australian politician (b. 1939)
2021The death of Helen McCrory, British actress (b. 1968)
2021The death of Liam Scarlett, British choreographer (b. 1986)
2021The death of John Dawes, Welsh rugby union player (b. 1940)

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