
Yasmeen Ghauri is a Canadian former fashion model who rose to prominence in the early 1990s. She is known for her distinctive runway walk (described by Tyra Banks as the “walk of life”) and for being one of the first women of South Asian descent to appear on the cover of Vogue.
Yasmeen Ghauri was born on March 23, 1971, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is 55 years old. She is Canadian, of mixed German (mother) and Pakistani (father) heritage; she has also noted Central Asian (Afghan/Ghor) roots on her paternal side and identifies as half South and Central Asian. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Yasmeen Ghauri |
| Profession | Former fashion model |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1971 |
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Ethnicity | German-Pakistani (South/Central Asian roots) |
| Friends | Afshan Azad |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Spouse | Ralph Bernstein |
| Children | 2 (daughter and son) |
| Years Active | Approximately 1988–1998 |
Career
Ghauri began modeling in the late 1980s, debuting in Milan and Paris before moving to New York around 1990. She quickly became a runway favorite, walking for Gianni Versace, Chanel, Helmut Lang, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin, Christian Dior, Anne Klein, and others.
In January 1991 she appeared on the cover of Italian Vogue (photographed by Steven Meisel), becoming one of the first women of South Asian descent to do so. She also worked as a face for major brands including Christian Dior and appeared in high-profile campaigns and editorials. Photographers such as Patrick Demarchelier praised her as a favorite subject. She was noted for her athletic build, strong features, and powerful walk.
At the height of her success she retired from modeling around 1997–1998 (stepping out of a Yves Saint Laurent show at the last minute), choosing a more private life.
Yasmeen Ghauri Husband
Yasmeen Ghauri is married to lawyer (and real estate developer in some accounts) Ralph Bernstein. They have two children (a daughter and a son; names reported as Magdalena/Maia and Jack/Victor in various sources).
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic / statuesque |
Yasmeen Ghauri Net Worth
Public estimates of Yasmeen Ghauri’s net worth vary (commonly cited in the $1–6 million range or higher in some secondary sources). Her wealth primarily stems from her peak modeling years in the 1990s.
FAQs
How old is Yasmeen Ghauri?
Born March 23, 1971 — she is 55 years old
Where is Yasmeen Ghauri from?
Montreal, Quebec, Canada.











