Colombian models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 17 Colombian models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 13 of them have walked ten or more. Natalia Montero leads with 91 Big Four shows across 15 seasons (including Resort).
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Colombian models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
13 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 13 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natalia Montero | 91 | 15 | FW18 to FW26 | Jil Sander , Giambattista Valli , Missoni |
| 2 | Nazarit Machin | 78 | 10 | FW22 to SS27 | Etro , Genny , Louis Vuitton |
| 3 | Keny Salgado | 53 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Ashi Studio , Burç Akyol , Dior |
| 4 | Elaine Palacio | 37 | 7 | FW21 to FW25 | Iceberg , Prabal Gurung , Bibhu Mohapatra |
| 5 | Salomon Diaz | 21 | 6 | FW18 to FW20 | Versace , Jeremy Scott , Pal Zileri |
| 6 | Valentina Castro | 21 | 7 | FW23 to FW26 | Louis Vuitton , Dior , Rabanne |
| 7 | Honey Ordonez | 20 | 4 | SS24 to SS26 | Dior , Monse , Issey Miyake |
| 8 | Helen Albornoz | 19 | 7 | SS23 to SS26 | Pamella Roland , Bibhu Mohapatra , Christian Cowan |
| 9 | Laura Monsalve | 19 | 6 | FW19 to SS24 | Marni , Off-White , Bevza |
| 10 | Paula Pavkov | 16 | 5 | FW19 to SS23 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Bibhu Mohapatra |
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| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Silvia Perdomo | 16 | 7 | SS20 to SS27 | Giorgio Armani , Sandy Liang , Emporio Armani |
| 12 | Geo Cervantes | 14 | 5 | SS20 to SS24 | Leonard Paris , Rahul Mishra , Stella Jean |
| 13 | Kaina Mercado | 11 | 4 | FW17 to SS19 | Bottega Veneta , Véronique Leroy , Valentin Yudashkin |
Colombian models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Colombian 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 | Keny Salgado | 6 | 53 | Ashley Williams , Études , Keburia |
| 2 | Nazarit Machin | 4 | 78 | Blumarine , Etro , Genny |
| 3 | Sergio Perdomo | 1 | 4 | Ralph Lauren |
| 4 | Silvia Perdomo | 1 | 16 | Cult Gaia |
Most cast Colombian models, last five seasons
Colombian 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 | Keny Salgado | 43 | 53 | Burç Akyol , Christopher Esber , Ashi Studio |
| 2 | Nazarit Machin | 43 | 78 | Genny , Balmain , Blumarine |
| 3 | Valentina Castro | 17 | 21 | Dior , Balmain , Chloé |
| 4 | Elaine Palacio | 14 | 37 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Christian Siriano , Georges Hobeika |
| 5 | Silvia Perdomo | 11 | 16 | Cucculelli Shaheen , Ashlyn , Kallmeyer |
| 6 | Honey Ordonez | 8 | 20 | 16Arlington , ANDREĀDAMO , Burç Akyol |
| 7 | Helen Albornoz | 7 | 19 | Kobi Halperin , Palomo Spain , Pamella Roland |
| 8 | Sergio Perdomo | 4 | 4 | Giorgio Armani , Jacquemus , Ralph Lauren |
| 9 | Valentina Caicedo | 4 | 4 | Nina Ricci , Rick Owens , Shiatzy Chen |
| 10 | Alejandra Du Sol | 3 | 8 | Qasimi , Central Saint Martins , Julien Macdonald |
Colombian models new to the circuit
Colombian 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 | Valentina Caicedo | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Nina Ricci , Rick Owens , Shiatzy Chen |
Colombian models cast, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 4 SS22
- 7 FW22
- 8 SS23
- 5 FW23
- 10 SS24
- 8 FW24
- 11 SS25
- 6 FW25
- 8 SS26
- 7 FW26
- 4 SS27
Distinct Colombian 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 Colombian models
Casting directors who cast the most Colombian models since 2025
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Ben Grimes
- Ashley Brokaw
- Edward Kim
- Michelle Lee
- Giulia Massullo
- Julia Lange
- Sarah-Maria Booth
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Colombian model on the runway?
Natalia Montero, with 91 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 15 seasons (including Resort), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Colombian model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Cata Llanes, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2013 to Spring/Summer 2025: 5 seasons and 9 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Colombian model has walked the most shows recently?
Keny Salgado, with 43 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 Colombian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
4 Colombian 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. 7 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Colombian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Keny Salgado leads with 6 shows, followed by Nazarit Machin and Sergio Perdomo, out of 4 Colombian models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Colombian models on the runway?
Spring/Summer 2025, with 11 Colombian 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 Colombian models?
Dior leads with 10 documented appearances by 4 Colombian models, followed by Missoni and Louis Vuitton.
Which casting directors cast Colombian models most often?
Piergiorgio Del Moro, credited on 8 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 3 Colombian models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Colombian models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/colombia.