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2.1  Modelling  





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Idia Aisien
2018 on NdaniTV
Born

Idia Aisien


(1991-07-04) 4 July 1991 (age 32)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Alma materNew York University
American University
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • model
  • actress
  • Years active2014–present
    Notable workNneka The Pretty Serpent
    TelevisionYou Got Issues, Style 101
    Websitehttp://www.idiaaisien.com/

    Idia Aisien is a Nigerian-American model, TV presenter, and actress.

    Early life[edit]

    Aisien is of Nigerian and Cameroonian descent. She was born on 4 July 1991, in Lagostochampagne magnate Joe Aisien, and jeweler Emmanuella Aisien.[1]

    As a teenager,[2] Aisien attended Atlantic Hall High School, in Lagos. She then moved to the United States, where she attained a B.A. in journalism from American University in Washington, D.C., and an M.S. in international public relations and global corporate communications from New York University.[3]

    Career[edit]

    Modelling[edit]

    Aisien has worked with Fox 5 News, the AARP Foundation, Discovery Communications, the Foreign Policy Initiative, the United Nations, and Atlas Mara.[4] She has modeled for many brands, such as BMW,[5] Vogue, LAN Airlines, Aura, Black Opal, Nivea, Alice + Olivia, J Brand, Cashhimi, Samantha Pleet, Jovani, Evelyn Lambert, Nikki Angelique, An Alili and Sway Hair Ltd.

    In Nigeria, she currently hosts You Got Issues and Style 101 on Spice TV, and the Mega Millions Lottery Draw on Silverbird.[6][7] She currently works with international news TV station Arise News.[8]

    Acting[edit]

    Aisen featured as the lead character in the remake of the Nollywood classic Nneka The Pretty Serpent, which was released on 18 December 2020.[9]

    Personal life[edit]

    Aisien has described herself as being "Smart. Strong. Funny. Complicated. Deep".[10] A stranger once gifted her a Range Rover.[11]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ ""I'm Quite Expensive" – Idia Aisien On Modelling & Building A Brand Away From Her Famous Last Name – Nigerian Entertainment Today". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  • ^ "Model and Media Personality, Idia Aisien, Celebrates Birthday With Stunning Images". 360nobs Fashion. 4 July 2016.
  • ^ "Nigerian model/TV presenter/actress Idia Aisien slays in Genevieve Mag Fashion Editorial". Linda Ikeji. 3 August 2016.
  • ^ "10 things you should know about TV host". Pulse Nigeria. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  • ^ "Idia Aisien Is The It Girl Of Maju X BMW Fashion Campaign". Style Vitae. 9 September 2016.
  • ^ "5 MINS WITH IDIA AISIEN". Vanguard Allure. 11 November 2015.
  • ^ "Star Spotlight: Idia Aisien". The Guardian Life Magazine. 11 November 2015.
  • ^ "Idia Aisien". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  • ^ "I learnt how to speak Igbo in 3 months - Idia Aisien on acting debut in 'Nneka The Pretty Serpent' [Pulse Interview]". pulse.ng. 28 January 2021.
  • ^ "5 MINS WITH IDIA AISIEN". Elle Magazine. 11 November 2015.
  • ^ "A total stranger once gave me a Range Rover, says actress Idia Aisien". Punch Newspapers. 21 February 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
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