Quick Info
| Profession | Supermodel |
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| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Hatillo, Puerto Rico |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Joan Smalls
18/10/2026
Joan Smalls walked in the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, held on 18 October 2026, appearing alongside fellow Victoria's Secret models. Her return to the runway continued her run with the brand, which had begun in 2011.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Puerto Rican supermodel and actress known for runway work with Givenchy and as the first Latina face of Estée Lauder. |
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| Full Name | Joan Smalls Rodríguez |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.79 m (5′ 10½″) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | B.A. in Psychology, magna cum laude |
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| Institution | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico |
Family
| Father | Eric Smalls |
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| Mother | Betzaida Rodríguez |
Career
| Modeling Agencies |
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| Breakthrough | Givenchy exclusive for Riccardo Tisci's haute couture show, 2010 |
| Estée Lauder | First Latina face of Estée Lauder, 2011 |
| Victoria's Secret | Appeared in Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows from 2011 through 2016, and again from 2024 onward |
| Rankings | Forbes World's Highest-Paid Models list debut in 2013 at number eight; ranked number one on Models.com's Main 50 list from September 2012 |
| Film | Set It Up (2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Left Puerto Rico at age 19 to pursue modeling in New York City | |
| 2. Has walked in over 400 fashion shows | |
| 3. Appeared on the cover of American Elle's 'Return of the Supermodel' issue |
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