Host, Project Runway Canada

Iman began her modeling career in 1975 and has challenged the prevailing notions of beauty ever since. The daughter of an African diplomat, Iman was born in Somalia and grew up speaking five languages. She studied political science at Nairobi University where she was discovered by legendary photographer Peter Beard. After her first modeling assignment for Vogue in 1976, Iman was an instant success in the fashion world and a muse for famous designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan.

During her 14 years as a model, she worked with top photographers Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Annie Leibovitz. In addition to running her global beauty company, she is also actively involved in several charities including The Children’s Defense Fund, For All Kids Foundation, and Action Against Hunger. As the Global Ambassador for Keep a Child Alive, she has conceived and is spearheading a national campaign called I AM AFRICAN to help awareness and raise funds for the AIDS pandemic that is ravaging her homeland. Iman has authored two books, The Beauty of Color and her autobiography I Am Iman. She is married to David Bowie and is the mother of two children.