Introduction
Shupei or Qin Shupei (Simplified Chinese: 秦舒培; traditional Chinese: 秦舒培; pinyin: Qín Shū Peí; born August 10, 1990), was born in Kaifeng, Henan, China, is a Chinese fashion model and actress.
Shupei was signed with Next Management, the modeling agency in New York in 2007, in September 2007, she debuted at the spring Rachel Roy show in New York; also walked for Brian Reyes, Catherine Maladrino, and Verrier. She appeared in British Elle editorial in August 2008 for the first time, in September 2008, she appeared in Chinese Vogue editorial, alongside Karlie Kloss and Hanne Gaby Odiele, and walked Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November 2012 for the first time.
Early life
Shupei went to school in New York City, United States. While there, she was discovered and started modeling for New York Fashion Week.
Career
In 2010, Shupei had walked 60 shows in total, and was selected as one of the Top 50 models on Model.com in 2011. She became one of the spokesperson for Maybelline and Vera Wang. Shupei got her first Elle Style Awards in July, 2010.
In 2011, she was signed with Huayi Brothers Media Corporation.
In 2012, she walked luxurious brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Vera Wang, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Versace, etc. In November, 2012, she walked her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, became the third Asian model who walked Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
In March, 2015, she shot her first film Oh My God directed by Leste Chen. The film was shot with Xuedong Chen, Yixing Zhang, Xiaolu Li, etc. In 2015, Shupei participated in The Met Gala, also known as the Met Ball, wearing a Tommy Hilfiger haute couture dress, got a lot of positive feedbacks for her stunning look.
Social Activities
On April 27, 2012, Shupei became an ambassador for a movie event hosted by Huayi Brothers' Non-profit Foundation, Huayi Brothers Fashion Group and Elle. On May 19, 2012, she participated a non-profit sport event called NBAJam Live (NBAJam Live闪耀群星) hosted by Huayi Brothers Media Corporation and NBA China. On the night of NBAJam Live, Shupei and fashion model Mengyao Xi and other stars of Huayi Brothers Media Corporation had an international basketball competition with NBA player Brandon Jennings, DeMar Darnell DeRozan, Horace Grant and Gary Dwayne Payton. On November 8, 2012, Shupei participated Swarovski's art exhibition in Shanghai, China.
In 2013, Shupei became one of the celebrities to post nude for fashion designer Marc Jacobs' "Protect The Skin You're In" T-shirt campaign against skin cancer.
Personal life
Shupei married to ZhaoLei(also named Leigh Gow), the general manager of the Huayi Brothers Fashion Group in 2012, but now they are divorced. In 2015, Shupei was dating Edison Chen. Their relationship came to light when the paparazzi spotted them kissing in public.
On May 31, 2016, Leigh Gow posted an angry post to his social media, calling Edison Chen and Shupei "a couple with no sense of morality at all." In his post, he also revealed Shupei had cheated on him with Edison before the couple became estranged.
After all of the scandals, on May 31, 2016, Shupei stated on Sina Weibo, "First off, thank you for everyone’s concerns. As for what happened in the last two days, I feel like I need to come out to make a clarification. Leigh Gow and I have already signed the separation papers drafted by Leigh Gow’s attorney. I do not intend to create speculation and I also do not want to trouble others with this matter. I do not understand why he has to hurt me in such an irresponsible way. Although we can no longer be husband and wife, I still wish the best for Mr. Gow."
Social Media
Instagram: Superq (https://www.instagram.com/shupeicute/?hl=en)
Twitter: Shupei Qin (https://twitter.com/shupeiq?lang=en)
Sina Weibo: 秦舒培 (http://weibo.com/u/1714732373?topnav=1&wvr=6&topsug=1)
