Ling Tan

Ling Tan whose full name is Tan Mang Ling. Family name is Tan (陈)(陳) (Hokkien dialect) (pinyin: Chen Man Ling), is a Malaysian Chinese model born in 1974 in Kuala Lumpur. She has signed with agencies IMG Models in New York City since Nov 1994, Innovative Artists Talent And Literary Agency in New York, Elite Paris since 1995, Munich Models.

Simplified Chinese Characters 陈曼龄

Traditional Chinese Characters 陳曼齡

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Dark Brown

Height: 5'9.5" ; 177cm

Weight: 54kg ; 120 lbs

Measurements: (US) 32-24.5-35.5 ; (EU) 81-63-90

Dress size: (US) 4-6 ; (EU) 36-38

Shoe size: (US) 9-10 ; (EU) 39-40

Ling Tan, the first Supermodel from Southeast Asia, has changed the face of fashion with her exotic beauty. Although she is ethnically Chinese, Ling was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was educated in a Chinese school and speaks four dialects of Chinese as well as Malay and English.

During her first week as a model, an American advertising executive looking for a new face for an ad campaign spotted Ling in a hotel fashion show. The award winning commercial for Tiger Beer propelled Ling to celebrity status in Malaysia. European and American designers showing their collections in Malaysia were also impressed with Ling’s runway prowess and encouraged her to move to New York City.

A runway favorite, Ling has been seen in hundreds of shows in New York, London, Milan, Rome and Paris. From Pret-a-Porter to Haute Couture, Ling has worked with such designers as, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Andrew Gn, Ann Demeulemeester, Anna Sui, Anna Molinari, Badgley Mischka, Balenciaga, BCBG Max Azria, Bill Blass, Blumarine, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Dior, Claude Montana, Costume National, Daryl K, Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dries Van Noten, Elie Saab, Emanuel Ungaro, Emporio Armani, Escada, Fendi, Giambattista Valli, Gianfranco Ferre, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Guy Laroche, Halston, Hermès, Herve Leger, Hugo Boss, Isabel Marant, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jill Stuart, John Galliano, John Rocha, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Maison Martin Margiela, Marcel Marongiu, Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors, Missoni, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicole Miller, Nina Ricci, Oscar De La Renta, Paco Rabanne, Patricia Field, Pierre Balmain, Ralph Lauren, Riccardo Tisci, Richard Tyler, Rick Owens, Romeo Gigli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Stella McCartney, Todd Oldham, Tom Ford, Thierry Mugler, Valentino Garavani, Vera Wang, Victoria's Secret, Vivienne Tam, Vivienne Westwood, Yeohlee, Yves Saint Laurent and Zang Toi.

Ling has also been captured by the legends and masters of fashion photography including, Albert Watson, Annie Leibovitz, Christophe Jouany, Christophe Kutner, Christophe Rihet, David Bailey, David Seidner, David La Chapelle, Denis Piel, Dominique Isserman, Donald Chiu, Ellen Von Unwerth, Feng Hai, Francesca Sorrenti, Francois Nars, Gian Paolo Barbieri, Gilles Bensimon, Glen Luchford, Irving Penn, Jean Baptiste-Mondino, John-Paul Pietrus, Leslie Kee, Marc Hom, Marco Glaviano, Marco Guerra, Mario Testino, Matthew Rolston, Max Vadukal, Michael Thompson, Michel Comte, Michelangelo di Battista, Miles Aldridge, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Raymond Meier, Ruven Afanador, Sheila Metzner, Steven Meisel, Thiemo Sander, Tom Munro, Tony Notarberardino, Torkil Gudnason, Troy Ward, Tyen, Valerie Belin, Vincent Peters, Walter Chin, Wayne Maser and the legendary Richard Avedon, who photographed Ling for the prestigious Pirelli calendar in 1997.

Ling has appeared on the covers and editorial pages of the world’s top fashion magazines including international editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Conde Nast Traveler, Numero, Marie Claire, Elle, Allure, Amica, L'Officiel, Stern, Visionaire, W, New York Magazine and The New York Times Magazine.

In addition, Ling has been featured in the advertising campaigns for Ann Taylor’s 50th Anniversary “50 Women”, Banana Republic, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, Bruno Magli, Clairol, Clinique, Daryl K, De Beer's Diamonds, Estee Lauder, Gap, Gucci, Guess? Jeans, Issey Miyake, J.Crew, Jones New York, La Perla, L'Oreal, Magnum, Matrix, Natori, Neiman Marcus, Nordstorm, Oil of Olay, Old Navy, Pantene, Prescriptives, Ralph Lauren, Revlon Hair Color, Tag Heuer, Wolford and Yves Saint Laurent.

Even with all of her amazing accomplishments, Ling still wanted to explore work on the small screen. She has appeared in television commercials for Emporio Armani Fragrances, Ford Edge TV commercial (2007), La Poste (France’s postal service) and Pantene Hair Color. Ling was also featured in George Michael’s music video for his hit song “Fast Love.”

Ling was the subject of a biography featured on CNN’s Style Network with Elsa Klench and has appeared on the HBO hit series “Sex and The City” and CBS hit series “Blue Bloods.”

Ling Tan recently came out of retirement to walk for Givenchy at the Fall 2010/Winter 2011 Paris Fashion Week.

Ling Tan recently signed with Wilhelmina Models in New York City on Oct 2011.

Her younger sister Ein Tan is also a model at Wilhelmina Models and Elite Paris.

External links

• Ling Tang at the Fashion Model Directory

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