Model Anok Yai Was Discovered on Instagram

Sudanese model Anok Yai was studying to be a surgeon in New Hampshire until Instagram changed her life.


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[davuax]

I still remember that photo. I started following her on Instagram when I saw that photo. It's crazy how far she's come. Incredible!

[revivedcorpseofrasputin]

Little did they know how lucky they were to have found her.

[PaperMario]

It was meant to happen. That photographer has a golden eye.

[accuracyclarke]

She’s absolutely stunning! GODDESS LEVEL OF BEAUTY!

[Carol-S]

Just look at that satin sheen of her immaculate skin. Wow.

[haiiiix]

I REMEMBER SEEING THAT PIC ON TUMBLR YEARS AGO AND WONDERING IF SHE EVER BECAME A MODEL I CANT BELIEVE THATS HER OMG!!!!

[katet]

This is how *real* models get discovered, not because they got a famous family.

[jozonas]

“I was not ready, I was just passing by.” - you were born ready, girl. Much love!

[Erica]

She's the kind of beauty that shines in any kind of lighting or darkness. She's stunning!!

[AccordingToWillow]

“it was awkward, i probably embarrassed myself, but they loved me” honestly a better feeling than unequivocally nailing it

[KawaiiKermit]

Isn’t she studying to be a doctor though? Like she’s a model of the highest degree and is prioritising her education in a field that helps others? I love her

[ZestyBestie]

I'm Indian and tbh Black women inspire me so much more than most Indian celebrities/ influencers do. There's something about someone just being so raw and authentic that touches my soul. 💜

[WholeHeartily]

She looks like a doll. Just… immaculate 🤌🏾

[curtisgrant]

Crazy how far she's come, last time I saw her she was at my house for our high-school graduation party lol. Never thought I'd know a famous person

[tierraweatherspoon]

She looked like an experienced model in that photo! Wow blessed and beautiful!!!

[AMGbrakedancer]

Gorgeous! What an amazing story! Refreshing new face all over the internet and she is natural. No cartoon like body parts.

[sallykins]

She’s beautiful, I love her hair down like she had in her photo

[meganmiller]

By seconds life could change so quickly 💜 so happy for her

[RelaxIveHadCoffee]

I remember this photo. She's so stunning!

[-real]

She's literally the best model out there today! can't believe how far she's grown!