Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech beats Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner to win coveted 'model of the year' title

Twenty three-year-old Gigi Hadid topped the reader's choice vote for the female model of the year, Bella Hadid was the runner up in this category
UPDATED JAN 4, 2019

Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech has walked on major runways all over the world and it looks like all her hard work and dedication has paid off. The gorgeous 19-year-old beauty was named the number one female model in the world, beating top supermodels such as Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, by Models.com Industry Awards.

The awards comprise of around 250 voters representing a wide range of the industry’s top professionals which include the likes of the top stylists, designers, photographers, editors, hair and makeup artists and casting directors as well as the next generation of new and emerging talents.

Adut Akech recently revealed her battle with depression (Source: Getty Images)
Adut Akech recently revealed her battle with depression (Source: Getty Images)
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