User:Muhammad Ali Subhani/sandbox
Champ Imi | |
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Born | 1993 Lahore ,Pakistan |
Nationality | Pakistan |
Education | Bachelors of accounting and Management |
Personal life
[edit]Champ Imi (born 13 feb 1993), real name Muhammad ali Subhani is Pakistani born British Model and Actor. He got scouted at the age of 15 and got signed to an International Modelling Agency in London at the age of 17.
Modelling Career
[edit]Imi grew up in the small town of Lahore where he is the youngest among 3 siblings; him being the only son. Imi was sought out in the Mall at the age of 15 and after signing with the Cosmic Model Management at 17, he moved to London to pursue his career in the fashion world. He kicked off his career by walking for Oxford fashion week, and he had his first big break when he walked for Paul Costelloe at the London fashion week.
Imi’s career took a positive turn after he grew his hair long at his agent’s advice, which became his signature look for some time. He bagged many significant campaigns because of his long locks including L'Oréal Paris in 2013 and Coca Cola.
He became the first ever Brown Asian Male Model to be featured in editorials for British and Italian Vogue, and also first ever brown Asian male model to be graced on the covers of Harpers Bazaar, Vigore, FHM, Kouture Magazine, Grazia Daily. He appeared in editorials like Bristish GQ, I-D, Hunger, Defuse, Fucking Young, Kaltblut, Lucy, Dazed & Confused, Instep Today, People Magazine, Sunday Magazine, Hello Magazine, Diva Maganzine, Destination Magazine, Getty Images, BBC World, Dailymail and HuffPost.
Imi has worked in London, Paris, Milan Fashion Week with renowned designers like Paul Costelloe, Balmain Paris, Topman etc.
In his professional advertising campaign career, he has worked with L'Oréal Paris, Tom Ford, TopMan, Calvin Klein, Balmain Paris Hair, Coca Cola, CURSED Clothing Co., Jaded Life, Keye London, Republic, Amir Adnan, Jazib Qamar, Munib Nawaz, Nabila's, Nomi Ansari, EMRAAN RAJPUT and TONI&GUY.
Acting Career
[edit]Imi also been featured in Ready Player One by Steven Spielberg, Alladin and Star Wars.
Imi also featured in the Music Videos of Nicky Minaj and Drake for "No Frauds", Jolan "Hold Me Like You Love Me" and for Arua Band "Main Hoon"
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2017 | BEFFTA Awards | Best Model - Male | Won |
2018 | BEFFTA Awards | Won | |
2018 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Model - Male | Nominated |
2018 | Asian Men Of The Year | Won | |
2016 | Hottest Asians In the World | top 10 list of Hottest Asians In the World |
References
[edit]1: http://www.destinations.com.pk/theres-no-stopping-champ-imi/
2: https://forever17mag.com/2017/04/24/champ-imi-spotlight/
3: https://dailytimes.com.pk/205560/lsa-2018-big-winners-evening/
4: https://rionmagazine.com/2018/08/29/obsessions/
5: https://accessyoutube.org.uk/play/d0UglUOl77o
7: http://www.kluchit.com/the-best-of-pfdc-sunsilk-fashion-week/
8: https://www.vogue.it/photovogue/portfolio/?id=144230&refresh_ce
9: https://www.brandedgirls.com/top-pakistani-male-models/
10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PqwKLQAIs
11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg47PRnhSlM
12: http://imguramx.pw/CHAMP-IMI-Locks-of-Love-t-Champs-Long-haired-men.html
13: https://dailytimes.com.pk/