At a striking height of 1.81 meters, Vanizha Vasanthanathan, a Malaysian supermodel, has recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first Malaysian Indian to grace the cover of the iconic Vogue magazine.

Her recent debut on the cover of Vogue Singapore’s anniversary October issue, sharing the limelight with Indonesian model Rizal Rama, has solidified her status among the fashion elite.

According to her interview with FreeMalaysiaToday (FMT) Lifestyle, she talks about her initial disbelief upon receiving the news, thinking it was a potential scam. It was only when her flight to Singapore was booked that the realization dawned upon her.

Despite her international successes, including a sensational debut at Milan Fashion Week in 2022 and a prominent role in Sephora’s global beauty campaign in 2019, the Vogue cover shoot holds a special place in her heart.

Her humble beginnings in the world of modeling, sparked by an unexpected encounter during a college fashion show, have paved the way for her remarkable career. She had struggled with self-doubt and insecurities because of the local beauty standard that ‘fair is beautiful’. But Vanizha remains resolute in her commitment to making a meaningful impact overcoming societal norms, and redefining conventional beauty standards, Vanizha stands proud with her rich complexion.