Taiwanese models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 21 Taiwanese models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 11 of them have walked ten or more. Yura Nakano leads with 98 Big Four shows across 14 seasons (including Resort).
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Taiwanese models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
11 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 11 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yura Nakano | 98 | 14 | FW20 to FW26 | Lemaire , LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi , Kenzo |
| 2 | I-Hua Wu | 31 | 10 | SS14 to SS27 | Thom Browne , Taoray Wang , Shiatzy Chen |
| 3 | Cynthia Wu | 29 | 10 | SS20 to SS26 | Tamara Ralph , Miss Sohee , Elie Saab |
| 4 | Jean Chang | 24 | 9 | SS17 to FW22 | Philipp Plein , Giorgio Armani , Iceberg |
| 5 | Hsin-Yu Liu | 20 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Rick Owens , Lemaire , Uma Wang |
| 6 | Silvia Wang | 17 | 10 | SS15 to FW26 | Pamella Roland , Dennis Basso , Nardos |
| 7 | Yen Tsai | 14 | 5 | SS23 to FW26 | Rick Owens , UJOH , Juana Martin |
| 8 | Asher Chen | 12 | 5 | SS24 to SS26 | Prada , Tommy Hilfiger , Coach |
| 9 | Suyu Huang | 12 | 5 | SS19 to FW26 | Dolce & Gabbana , Aigner , Elie Saab |
| 10 | Eden Huang | 11 | 5 | FW21 to FW24 | Prada , Yohji Yamamoto , Rick Owens |
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| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jun Lai | 11 | 5 | SS24 to SS27 | Taakk , Kb Hong , Antonio Marras |
Taiwanese models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Taiwanese 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 | Hsin-Yu Liu | 4 | 20 | Alainpaul , Lanvin , Studio Nicholson |
| 2 | I-Hua Wu | 1 | 31 | Libertine |
| 3 | Jun Lai | 1 | 11 | Taakk |
Most cast Taiwanese models, last five seasons
Taiwanese 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 | Hsin-Yu Liu | 20 | 20 | Lemaire , Rick Owens , Marie Adam-Leenaerdt |
| 2 | Yura Nakano | 15 | 98 | Auralee , Kent & Curwen , Jason Wu |
| 3 | Cynthia Wu | 7 | 29 | Burç Akyol , Gaurav Gupta , Lemaire |
| 4 | Jun Lai | 6 | 11 | Taakk , Henrik Vibskov , Kb Hong |
| 5 | Asher Chen | 5 | 12 | Coach , Calvin Klein , Dhruv Kapoor |
| 6 | Jonah Wu | 5 | 5 | Balenciaga , Fendi , Songzio |
| 7 | Silvia Wang | 5 | 17 | Pamella Roland , Ese Azenabor |
| 8 | YuChen Chang | 5 | 8 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Max Zara Sterck |
| 9 | Yen Tsai | 4 | 14 | Rick Owens , Imane Ayissi , 3.PARADIS |
| 10 | Peng Chang | 3 | 6 | Richard Quinn , Balenciaga , TWP |
Taiwanese models cast, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 7 FW22
- 5 SS23
- 10 FW23
- 12 SS24
- 10 FW24
- 8 SS25
- 12 FW25
- 6 SS26
- 7 FW26
- 3 SS27
Distinct Taiwanese 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 Taiwanese models
Casting directors who cast the most Taiwanese models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Taiwanese model on the runway?
Yura Nakano, with 98 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 14 seasons (including Resort), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Taiwanese model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
I-Hua Wu, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2014 to Spring/Summer 2027: 10 seasons and 31 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Taiwanese model has walked the most shows recently?
Hsin-Yu Liu, with 20 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 Taiwanese models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
3 Taiwanese 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 Taiwanese models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Hsin-Yu Liu leads with 4 shows, followed by I-Hua Wu and Jun Lai, out of 3 Taiwanese models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Taiwanese models on the runway?
Fall/Winter 2025, with 12 Taiwanese models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026. Tied with Spring/Summer 2024.
Which fashion houses cast the most Taiwanese models?
Rick Owens leads with 11 documented appearances by 4 Taiwanese models, followed by Lemaire and Emporio Armani.
Which casting directors cast Taiwanese models most often?
Angus Munro, credited on 2 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 3 Taiwanese models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Taiwanese models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/taiwan.