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Anya Ayoung-Chee Biography
Anya Ayoung-Chee is one of the most popular and richest Fashion Designer who was born on October 17, 1981 in New York, United States. Both winners of Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2008 as well as this season’s ninth edition of Project Runway.
She won the 9th round on Project Runway, which was hosted by businesswoman and model She won the 9th cycle of Project Runway, which was hosted by model and entrepreneur Heidi Klum..
Ayoung-Chee had been involved in philanthropy since 2003, when she became a member of the TallMan Foundation. The foundation was established by her family for the empowerment of young people in underprivileged areas. Following her Miss Trinidad & Tobago title, she became more involved in charitable work. In 2008 the United Nations Association of Trinidad & Tobago (UNATT) asked Ayoung-Chee and Gabrielle Walcott to be spokeswomen and champions for the group. They both served during their reigns as Miss T&T, and continue as members of UNATT, the NGO arm of the United Nations which aims to advocate for the United Nations and the Millennium Development Goals.
Anya Ayoung-Chee was born to Trinidadian parents in New York City but moved to Trinidad at the age of two; she therefore holds dual Trinidadian and American citizenship. She is the only daughter in a family of eight. From an early age she pursued classical ballet training. During her attendance at an all-girls secondary school, St. Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain), that she became passionate about art and design. She continued her education in London and New York, studying graphic and interior design at Parsons School of Design and Central St Martins School of Art and Design. She remained in New York until 2007, when her brother, Pilar died. She then returned home to Trinidad.
She was raised with seven brothers.
| Name | Anya Ayoung-Chee |
| First Name | Anya |
| Last Name | Ayoung-Chee |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Birthday | October 17 |
| Birth Year | 1981 |
| Place of Birth | New York |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Michele Jodhan, Wilson Ayoung-Chee |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Wyatt Gallery |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Ayoung-Chee had experience creating designs, but her tailoring had been done by others. Despite learning to sew only four months before auditioning for the program, she placed in the top three of most of the challenges, and eventually won the competition on October 27, 2011. Ayoung-Chee earned $100,000 from L’Oreal Paris to begin her own women’s line, Pilar—named after her deceased brother. She also was featured in a fashion spread in Marie Claire and received a $50,000 technology suite by HP and Intel with which to design and sell merchandise, as well as a partnership with Piperlime.com. She was also voted the fan favorite in a Twitter contest, for which she received another $10,000.
Anya Ayoung-Chee Net Worth
Anya Ayoung-Chee is one of the richest Fashion Designer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anya Ayoung-Chee's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Her birthplace was in New York, but moved to Trinidad at the age of two years old. She has double citizenship from both countries.
She took home Project Runway despite learning how to sew just two months prior to when the show started.
Anya Ayoung-Chee (born October 17, 1981) is a Trinidadian fashion designer, model and television host. She was Miss Trinidad & Tobago Universe 2008 and was a contestant in the Miss Universe 2008 pageant. She was the winner of Project Runway’ s ninth season in 2011. She founded the fashion lines Anya de Rouge and Pilar and the online fashion retailer cANYAval.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Fashion Designer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
During the Miss Universe pageant, Ayoung-Chee brought her design training and experience to her own wardrobe, most of which she designed and styled, and she decided to become a fashion designer as a result. She auditioned for and was accepted as a contestant on Season 9 of the American television show Project Runway in 2011.
Ayoung-Chee continued to design for Pilar and also founded a lingerie line, Anya de Rouge. In 2014 she appeared on reality show Under the Gunn, working with Tim Gunn to mentor other designers.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Anya Ayoung-Chee height 5 ft 7 in Anya weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Following her return to Trinidad, Ayoung-Chee entered the 2008 Miss Universe competition and won the title of Miss Trinidad & Tobago. She is the second title Miss Trinidad & Tobago in the franchise’s 44-year history to be of Chinese descent. When asked, “Is your Asian heritage an issue since you represent a country with an overwhelming African and Indian heritage?” Ayoung-Chee replied, “Trinidad & Tobago is unique in its ethnic make-up because it is a country with people of all races. I am of mixed origin, mainly Chinese, Indian and Caucasian, and although my particular mixture is a minority, I represent the unusual combination of ethnicities that defines us as a people.”
In 2019, Ayoung-Chee competed in Season 7 of Project Runway All Stars, that featured a cast of previous winners. She placed 10th overall.
Who is Anya Ayoung-Chee Dating?
According to our records, Anya Ayoung-Chee married to Wyatt Gallery. As of December 1, 2023, Anya Ayoung-Chee’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Anya Ayoung-Chee. You may help us to build the dating records for Anya Ayoung-Chee!Ayoung-Chee met her longtime boyfriend Wyatt Gallery in 2006 at Trinidad carnival. Following the theft and release of their private sex tape in 2009, they ceased to appear in public together for some time, but continued dating. The two became engaged in 2015. The couple married in January 2018, and their son Kaïri Pilar Gallery was born on July 3, 2018.
Facts & Trivia
Anya Ranked on the list of most popular Fashion Designer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Anya Ayoung-Chee celebrates birthday on October 17 of every year.
Where is Anya Ayoung Chee?
Made in Trinidad & Tobago Anya Ayoung Chee – Limited Edition deliberately produces small amounts of each new design allowing each customer the ease of knowing their purchase is exclusive.
How old is Anya Ayoung Chee?
40 years (October 17, 1981)
Where is Anya now?
Now: She now lives at home in Trinidad, where she works out of her boutique. She also founded the online store cANYAval, which sells clothing inspired by Trinidad’s carnival. Anya recently accepted a yearlong position as travel ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago.
Who are the most successful designers from Project Runway?
Along with Christian Siriano, Chloe Dao, Leanne Marshall, and Irina Shabayeva have all found major success since appearing on the series. With almost 30 years of experience in the fashion industry and a thriving boutique in Houston, Texas, it’s no surprise that Chloe was named the winner of Project Runway season 2.
What is Joshua McKinley doing now?
He is currently developing his own line and continues to design for his private clients.
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