In the world of fashion, there are countless beautiful people. One of them is the Sudanese-Australian supermodel Nyadak Thot, also known as Duckie. Her journey to success is nothing short of inspiring.
Nyadak first caught the attention of many when she appeared on Australia’s Next Top Model as a teenager. Since then, she has been steadily building a following and making a name for herself in the industry.
Growing up in Australia as one of six siblings, Nyadak’s parents relocated from war-torn Sudan to give their children a better and more stable life. In school, she acquired the nickname Duckie, a term given by her classmates who struggled to pronounce her name. This nickname stuck and became cherished by everyone in her life.
Her sister, Nikki Perkins, who is also a model and YouTuber, introduced her to the world of catwalks and fashion. After Nyadak finished in third place on Australia’s Next Top Model, she decided to take a leap of faith and move to New York City to pursue her modeling dreams in the United States.
Nyadak signed with New York Model Management and made her runway debut in Kanye West’s Yeezy’s Fashion Week show. Since then, she has worked with esteemed brands such as Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, and Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma. She even became Rihanna’s protégé after joining Fenty Beauty’s squad and collaborating with makeup giant Pat McGrath.
One of Nyadak’s biggest dreams was to be on the cover of Vogue and be the face of a major global campaign. In 2018, her dream came true when she became the focal point of Pirelli’s calendar, themed around Alice in Wonderland. She was featured alongside other stunning women, including Lupita Nyong’o, Sean Combs, Adwoa Aboah, and Naomi Campbell.
Nyadak’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges. In 2017, she faced bullying for being a black woman and for her natural hair. She bravely spoke up about the lack of care and representation for black women’s hair in the fashion industry. She emphasized that it’s the black women on YouTube who have been leading the way with natural hair tutorials, while the industry itself needs to invest in and support them.
Despite the obstacles she has faced, Nyadak remains determined to inspire self-love and acceptance, particularly for dark-skinned girls and women. As the ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, she wants others to embrace and love themselves just as she does.
Nyadak’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and staying true to oneself. She serves as an inspiration for all of us. Let’s share her story to keep others inspired and motivated to chase their dreams!
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She was labeled a real-life doll when she was just 2 years old – wait and see how she looks today, many years later. This truly shows that if you stick to your guns, you can achieve your dreams. Nyadak ‘Duckie’ Thot should serve as an inspiration for all of us! Share this with others to keep them inspired!
