Youma Diakite
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| Born | 1 May 1971 |
| Occupation(s) | model, actress, television personality |
Youma Diakite (born 1 May 1971), also known simply as Youma, is a Malian model, actress and television personality, mainly active in Italy.
Born in Mali and grown up in Paris,[1] Diakite became first known at 18 years old, when she was chosen by Benetton Group as spokesmodel for an advertising campaign.[2] Moved to Italy in 1998, she was a runway model for notable stylists including Armani, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.[2] She appeared in several television variety shows, and was a contestant in the reality Ballando con le Stelle (Italian version of Dancing with the Stars).[2] [3]
References
- ^ Ella Baffoni (31 October 2003). "YOUMA, LA RAGAZZA CHE HA MESSO A POSTO BOSSI". L'Unità. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ a b c "Youma Diakite che pancione! E quante coccole al fidanzato Fabrizio". Oggi. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Alessandra Vitali (15 September 2005). "Maradona, salsa e merengue "Ora giudicatemi come ballerino"". La Repubblica. Retrieved 7 August 2014.