Winnie Harlow, born Chantelle Brown-Young on July 27, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian fashion model and public spokesperson best known for her work in promoting awareness of vitiligo. She was born to parents Lisa Brown and Windsor Young and is of Jamaican descent. Harlow grew up with two sisters and was diagnosed with vitiligo at the age of four—a chronic skin condition characterized by patches of skin losing their pigment.
During her childhood, she endured severe bullying due to her appearance and was frequently subjected to derogatory nicknames such as "cow" and "zebra." The emotional distress from the harassment led her to switch schools multiple times and, at one point, struggle with thoughts of suicide. Despite these challenges, she remained resilient and later used her personal experiences to become an advocate for self-love and body positivity.
Winnie's rise to prominence began when she was discovered on Instagram by supermodel Tyra Banks, who invited her to compete on the twenty-first cycle of America's Next Top Model in 2014. Although she was eliminated in the second week of the competition's final stage, she later returned through the show's "Comeback Series," which allowed previously eliminated contestants to continue participating in photo shoots with a chance to reenter the main competition.
Harlow made history as the first Canadian contestant on America's Next Top Model, gaining substantial exposure that would launch her modeling career. Her unique look and powerful message resonated with audiences, leading to further opportunities in the fashion and entertainment industries.
| Birth Date: | 27 Jul, 1994 |
| Age: | 25 yrs |
| Occupations: | Model |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | Etobicoke |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Canadian model |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
