Tunisian models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 10 Tunisian models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 6 of them have walked ten or more. Hedi Ben Tekaya leads with 38 Big Four shows across 9 seasons.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Tunisian models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
6 models with ten or more shows on record.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hedi Ben Tekaya | 38 | 9 | SS23 to SS27 | Louis Vuitton , Ferrari , Dsquared2 |
| 2 | Youssef Bouzamita | 22 | 7 | FW18 to SS23 | Hermès , Robyn Lynch , Valentino |
| 3 | Meriam Turki | 19 | 5 | SS24 to SS26 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Laura Biagiotti |
| 4 | Hanaa Ben Abdesslem | 13 | 4 | SS11 to SS13 | Jean Paul Gaultier , Chanel , Ralph Lauren |
| 5 | Fares Ben M'Barka | 12 | 7 | FW22 to SS27 | Dolce & Gabbana , Dunhill , Etro |
| 6 | Edem Oueslati | 10 | 7 | SS21 to SS25 | Sunnei , Miguel Vieira , Bottega Veneta |
Tunisian models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Tunisian 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 | Wissem Ben Fraj | 2 | 6 | Jacquemus , Soshi Otsuki |
| 2 | Fares Ben M'Barka | 1 | 12 | Dolce & Gabbana |
| 3 | Hedi Ben Tekaya | 1 | 38 | ssstein |
Most cast Tunisian models, last five seasons
Tunisian 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 | Hedi Ben Tekaya | 19 | 38 | Dsquared2 , Ferrari , Bottega Veneta |
| 2 | Meriam Turki | 10 | 19 | Emporio Armani , Balmain , Noir Kei Ninomiya |
| 3 | Fares Ben M'Barka | 8 | 12 | Dolce & Gabbana , Casablanca , Dunhill |
| 4 | Myriem Boukadida | 6 | 7 | Georges Hobeika , Maison Sara Chraibi , Peet Dullaert |
| 5 | Wissem Ben Fraj | 6 | 6 | Jacquemus , Versace , Ferrari |
| 6 | Edem Oueslati | 1 | 10 | Dhruv Kapoor |
Tunisian models new to the circuit
Tunisian 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 | Wissem Ben Fraj | 6 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Jacquemus , Louis Vuitton , Versace |
Tunisian models cast, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 2 SS22
- 2 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 1 FW23
- 3 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 5 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 4 SS26
- 4 FW26
- 3 SS27
Distinct Tunisian 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 Tunisian models
Casting directors who cast the most Tunisian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Tunisian model on the runway?
Hedi Ben Tekaya, with 38 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 9 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which Tunisian model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Ali Latif, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2018 to Spring/Summer 2023: 5 seasons and 9 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Tunisian model has walked the most shows recently?
Hedi Ben Tekaya, with 19 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 Tunisian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
3 Tunisian 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. 4 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Tunisian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Wissem Ben Fraj leads with 2 shows, followed by Fares Ben M'Barka and Hedi Ben Tekaya, out of 3 Tunisian models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Tunisian models on the runway?
Spring/Summer 2025, with 5 Tunisian models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026. Tied with Fall/Winter 2024.
Which fashion houses cast the most Tunisian models?
Emporio Armani leads with 8 documented appearances by 2 Tunisian models, followed by Louis Vuitton and Ferrari.
Which casting directors cast Tunisian models most often?
Anita Bitton, credited on 4 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 3 Tunisian models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Tunisian models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/tunisia.