Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model, designer, and activist. She is best known for her work as a fashion model, having been featured in campaigns for numerous high-profile brands and appearing on the covers of many international fashion magazines. She is also an advocate for diversity in the fashion industry and has been a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement. Alek Wek is widely regarded as one of the world's most successful supermodels.