Angolan models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 15 Angolan models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 12 of them have walked ten or more. Blesnya Minher leads with 202 Big Four shows across 20 seasons (including Resort and Pre-Fall).
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Angolan models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
12 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 12 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blesnya Minher | 202 | 20 | SS17 to SS27 | Chanel , Etro , Valentino |
| 2 | Maria Borges | 157 | 26 | SS12 to FW25 | Moschino , Carolina Herrera , Givenchy |
| 3 | Amilna Estevao | 140 | 19 | FW15 to SS27 | Pamella Roland , Laquan Smith , Christian Siriano |
| 4 | Ana Jorge | 25 | 12 | SS19 to FW25 | Issey Miyake , Rick Owens , Y/Project |
| 5 | Roberta Narciso | 25 | 7 | SS12 to FW17 | Bottega Veneta , Miu Miu , Vivienne Westwood |
| 6 | Elsa Baldaia | 19 | 5 | FW18 to SS21 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Giorgio Armani , Philipp Plein |
| 7 | Sompa Antonio | 19 | 6 | SS19 to FW21 | Dries Van Noten , Alexander McQueen , Paul Smith |
| 8 | Suma Nicolau | 19 | 5 | FW22 to SS26 | Dior Men , EGONlab. , Loewe |
| 9 | Rapha Keijzer | 17 | 7 | SS23 to SS27 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 10 | Sharam Diniz | 14 | 7 | FW13 to FW22 | Balmain , Vivienne Westwood , Carolina Herrera |
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| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cailane Oliveira | 13 | 3 | SS26 to SS27 | Stella McCartney , Miu Miu , Chanel |
| 12 | Mauza Antonio | 10 | 5 | SS14 to SS17 | Vivienne Westwood , Bibhu Mohapatra , Christian Siriano |
Angolan models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Angolan models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amilna Estevao | 4 | 140 | Christian Siriano , Laquan Smith , Sabyasachi |
| 2 | Cailane Oliveira | 4 | 13 | Casablanca , Miu Miu , Stella McCartney |
| 3 | Rapha Keijzer | 4 | 17 | Cult Gaia , Eckhaus Latta , Giorgio Armani |
| 4 | Blesnya Minher | 1 | 202 | Elie Saab |
Most cast Angolan models, last five seasons
Angolan models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amilna Estevao | 28 | 140 | Christian Siriano , Laquan Smith , Giorgio Armani |
| 2 | Cailane Oliveira | 13 | 13 | Alexander McQueen , Chanel , Fendi |
| 3 | Rapha Keijzer | 9 | 17 | Giorgio Armani , Amiri , Dunhill |
| 4 | Ana Jorge | 2 | 25 | Germanier , Pierre Cardin |
| 5 | Blesnya Minher | 1 | 202 | Elie Saab |
| 6 | Maria Borges | 1 | 157 | Stéphane Rolland |
| 7 | Suma Nicolau | 1 | 19 | EGONlab. |
Angolan models new to the circuit
Angolan models whose first Big Four season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by shows walked since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First Big Four season | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cailane Oliveira | 13 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Stella McCartney , Miu Miu , Chanel |
Angolan models cast, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 3 SS22
- 6 FW22
- 6 SS23
- 6 FW23
- 7 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 4 SS26
- 3 FW26
- 4 SS27
Distinct Angolan models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Angolan models
Casting directors who cast the most Angolan models since 2025
- Geremia Schiano
- Alexandre Junior Cyprien
- Anita Bitton
- Aurelie Duclos
- Blair Broll
- Caroline Moxley
- Hollie Schliftman
- Julia Lange
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Angolan model on the runway?
Blesnya Minher, with 202 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 20 seasons (including Resort and Pre-Fall), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Angolan model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Maria Borges, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2012 to Fall/Winter 2025: 26 seasons (including Resort) and 157 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Angolan model has walked the most shows recently?
Amilna Estevao, with 28 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Angolan models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
4 Angolan models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 3 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Angolan models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Amilna Estevao leads with 4 shows, followed by Cailane Oliveira and Rapha Keijzer, out of 4 Angolan models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Angolan models on the runway?
Spring/Summer 2024, with 7 Angolan models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which fashion houses cast the most Angolan models?
Carolina Herrera leads with 15 documented appearances by 3 Angolan models, followed by Pamella Roland and Chanel.
Which casting directors cast Angolan models most often?
Geremia Schiano, credited on 2 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 2 Angolan models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Angolan models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/angola.