Yom Alier Apollo is a South Sudanese curve model and the first African-based curve model to debut in high fashion. Born in a refugee setting, her rise from the margins to major runways is a story of strength and self-definition. With every appearance, she challenges convention and expands the vision of beauty in fashion.
She has since worked with well renowned brands walking for Valentino,Dolce and Gabbana.Campaigns such as Valentino portrait of a generation and is also seen on reputable magazines such as Vogue and L’officiel.
Apollo strives to inspire and uplift other curve girls from Refugee backgrounds,Africa and around the world, using her journey to spread motivation, representation and positivity.

Photo: Muse Management · Report issue
Stats & representation
- Height
- 178 cm
- Bust
- 83 cm
- Waist
- 66 cm
- Hips
- 103 cm
- Hair
- Brown
- Eyes
- Brown
- Nationality
- South Sudan
Agencies
Photos
8Apollo Yom — work

VETTESE · Shows · Sep 2025
Vettese S/S 26 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom, Bao Ziyi, Cara Latoszewska, Madelyn Whitley
- designer:
- Kari Vettese

Other · Sep 2023
LFW SS24 Street Style
- Models:
- Apollo Yom
- photographer:
- Melodie Jeng

Chet Lo · Shows · Sep 2023
Chet Lo S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom

Erdem · Shows · Sep 2023
Erdem S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom

Holzweiler · Shows · Sep 2023
Holzweiler S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom

KNWLS · Shows · Sep 2023
KNWLS S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom, Janaye, Kaila Wyatt, Matilda Dods
- designer:
- Alexandre Arsenault

Feben · Shows · Sep 2023
Feben S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom

Bora Aksu · Shows · Sep 2023
Bora Aksu S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Apollo Yom, Vaughan Ollier
- designer:
- Bora Aksu

Kylie Cosmetics · Social Media · Sep 2023
POWER PLUSH LONGWEAR CONCEALER
- photographer:
- Jared Kocka

Kylie Cosmetics · E-commerce · Sep 2023
Kylie Cosmetics Power plush longwear con...
- Models:
- Apollo Yom
- photographer:
- Jared Kocka
