Name: Ayesha Perry-Iqbal
Introduction: Ayesha Perry-Iqbal is a Welsh-Pakistani model, presenter, and advocate, primarily recognized for breaking barriers as one of the first Pakistani plus-size models in the U.S. and for her powerful advocacy for body positivity and women’s empowerment. She uses her platform to encourage self-love and raise awareness on important social issues.
Date of Birth: September 20, 1990
Height: 5 ‘5″ ( 1.7 m )
Place of Birth: Wales, United Kingdom (She is Welsh-born and of Pakistani heritage. She later moved to Los Angeles, U.S.).
Family: Information about her parents, spouse, or children is not widely publicized.
Profession: Model (plus-size/curve model), presenter/host, social media influencer, advocate, entrepreneur (with a clothing line).
Nationality: British (Welsh) and Pakistani heritage. She resides in the U.S.
Religion: While her specific religious practices are not detailed, she speaks of a “healing journey” and “self-love,” and as the first Pakistani plus-size model in the US, her heritage often intersects with cultural discussions.
College or University Attended: Information not readily available. She has mentioned that in college she was told she had to be skinny to be an actress, which led to health issues.
Biography and What Famous For:
Ayesha Perry-Iqbal grew up in Wales, dreaming of a career in the entertainment industry. However, she faced challenges early on, including being told she didn’t “fit in” due to her size and not seeing diverse representation in media. This led her to move to the United States at the age of 21.
She gained prominence by becoming one of the first Pakistani plus-size models in the U.S. This groundbreaking achievement gave her a significant platform, which she has actively used to promote body positivity, self-love, and the empowerment of women of all sizes, colors, and shapes. Her mission is to encourage women to embrace their bodies.
Beyond modeling for various brands like PrettyLittleThing, Fashion Nova, Boohoo, Fenty Beauty, and Forever21, Ayesha Perry-Iqbal has expanded her career to include:
- Television Presenting: She has appeared as a presenter and host on shows, including one where she helps individuals improve their body image.
- Advocacy: As a survivor and advocate for domestic violence, she works in collaboration with charities to support victims of abuse, sharing her own experiences to raise awareness and inspire change. She is vocal about women’s rights and the importance of government policies affecting women.
- Social Media Influence: She has a substantial following on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where she shares content related to fashion, beauty, self-care, and motivational messages.
- Entrepreneurship: She has a clothing line, although details are not widely publicized in the provided sources.
Ayesha Perry-Iqbal is most famous for her pioneering role as a Pakistani plus-size model in the U.S., her active role as a body positivity and women’s empowerment advocate, and her candid sharing of personal struggles to help others.
Have participated:
- Modeling: Campaigns for brands such as PrettyLittleThing, Fashion Nova, Boohoo, Fenty Beauty, Forever21.
- Television/Presenting: Appeared as a presenter on shows focusing on body image, and various interviews and podcasts (e.g., “Miracle Mindset” podcast, “The Journey with Morgan Debaun” podcast).
- Advocacy: Collaborates with domestic violence charities, promotes body positivity, and speaks on women’s rights and self-love.
- Social Media: Active presence on Instagram and TikTok as an influencer.
- Entrepreneurship: Launched her own clothing line.
