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Ming Xi or Xi Mengyao (simplified Chinese: 奚梦瑶; traditional Chinese: 奚夢瑤; pinyin: Xī Mèngyáo; born 18 March 1989) is a Chinese model. Her professional modeling career started in 2009 after she attended a TV competition. Her international modeling career began in 2011 when she debuted for the Givenchy Haute Spring Show.[3] In the same year, she modeled the Givenchy ready-to-wear collection and appeared as the face of Givenchy's Fall/Winter publicity advertising campaign. Xi also modeled for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013.
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Career
[edit]In 2008, Xi attended a television competition on Dragon Television called Go! Oriental Angels. This was her first notable appearance on television.[4]
Two years after she graduated from college, Xi participated in the Elite Model Look competition, a fashion modeling event held by Elite Model Management. Xi ranked third in the competition. Shortly after the contest, she was offered a contract with Givenchy, and debuted at the Givenchy Haute Couture Show and ready-to-wear shows.[3] She started her international modeling career shortly after in the same year, when she appeared in the Givenchy F/W 2010 campaign, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.[5] Xi also took part in the Fall/ Winter 2011 New York Fashion Week with other three Chinese fashion models: Shu Pei, Sun Feifei, and Liu Wen.[4]
Xi modeled the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.[citation needed] In 2014, Michael Kors invited Xi to model his Michael Kors Shanghai Extravaganza with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Miranda Kerr. Xi also participated in the Met Gala red carpet with Kors and Huntington-Whiteley.[6] In 2015, Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, invited Xi to model the Balmain 2015 Fall runway along with Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Constance Jablonski, Taylor Hill, Joan Smalls, Cindy Bruna, Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, Magdalena Frąckowiak, Devon Windsor, and Lily Donaldson.[7] In 2015, Karl Lagerfeld selected Xi to star in a new campaign for his label, and cooperated with Kendall Jenner and Sasha Luss.[8]
In early 2019, Xi became the new face of Biotherm, specifically for the brand's Life Plankton range.[9] Xi graced the double cover of Grazia China's 568th issue in July 2022, marking her return.[10] In 2023, Xi was invited to shoot Louis Vuitton 2023 Chinese Valentine Day Campaign.[11][12]
In March 2024, Xi was featured on the cover for Grazia China again, photographed by Chen Man.[13] This set of covers showcases the diverse beauty of the girls.In April of the same year, Xi was featured in Sisley Paris's Spring 2024 campaign.[14] In May 2024, Xi was invited to walk Balenciaga Resort 2025 Show in Shanghai.[15][16] This is also her first major show back from maternity. Three months later, Stuart Weitzman announced Xi as one of the five new global ambassadors, along with Aly Raisman, Christy Turlington, Issa Rae, and Lucy Liu.[17][18] And she also starred in Stuart Weitzman F/W 2024 Campaign.[19] And in 2025, Xi renewed her contract with Stuart Weitzman and continued to serve as the brand's global ambassador.[20]
In February 2025, Xi participated in Milan Fashion Week and modeled in the Fendi F/W 25 show.[21][22] In August 2025, Xi was featured on the cover for Vogue China's 20th Anniversary, photographed by Elizaveta Porodina.[23][24] Since her first year in the industry, 2010, Xi has had many close collaborations with Vogue. This time, as one of the most representative Chinese supermodels, she shot the magazine cover. In September 2025, Sandro Paris appointed Xi as brand face.[25] And it released the F/W 2025 campaign with Xi.[26]
Personal life
[edit]In July 2019, Xi married Mario Ho, son of Hong Kong-Macau magnate Stanley Ho, after an engagement ceremony in May earlier in the year.[27][28] She gave birth to a son named Ronaldo in October 2019.[29] In November 2021, Xi gave birth to a daughter in Shanghai.[30]
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Ming Xi
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Early life and education
Childhood in Shanghai
Ming Xi was born Xi Mengyao on March 8, 1989, in Shanghai, China.[1] She spent her childhood in Shanghai during the 1990s and early 2000s. No public details on siblings have been widely reported, indicating a family environment focused on supporting her personal development.Studies at Donghua University
Ming Xi attended Shanghai Donghua University, a prominent institution renowned for its programs in fashion design and textiles.[8] There, she pursued a major in acting and fashion design, engaging in coursework that encompassed performance techniques, stage presence, and creative design principles.[9] During her time at Donghua University, Xi participated in university-organized events and extracurricular activities focused on fashion shows and dramatic performances, which helped refine her poise, expressiveness, and understanding of aesthetic presentation—skills integral to her future career. She graduated in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in acting and fashion design.[10]Modeling career
Early modeling work
Ming Xi entered the modeling industry in 2009 through participation in the Chinese reality television competition Let's Go! Oriental Angels, where she placed in the top five in the Shanghai zone.[1] Later that October, she represented China at the international Elite Model Look contest, finishing third overall as a finalist.[1] This achievement marked her breakthrough, leading to a contract with Elite Model Management shortly thereafter.[11] Following her signing, Xi began her professional career with domestic assignments in major Chinese cities including Shanghai and Beijing. Her initial work encompassed runway appearances for local brands and photo shoots for Chinese publications, such as a 2010 editorial feature in Vogue China photographed by Lachlan Bailey.[12] These early opportunities allowed her to build experience within China's growing fashion scene. As an emerging Asian model, Xi confronted barriers in a Western-dominated industry that traditionally prioritized Eurocentric beauty standards, often sidelining distinctive East Asian features despite her industry-standard height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters).[13] Her educational background in fashion design from Donghua University contributed to crafting an effective early portfolio.International breakthrough
Ming Xi achieved her international debut in January 2010 with an exclusive runway walk for the Givenchy Haute Couture Spring/Summer collection in Paris, a pivotal moment that showcased her poised presence on a global stage.[2][16] Building on her initial domestic experience in China, which honed her skills for high-pressure environments, Xi rapidly expanded her runway portfolio from 2010 to 2012 across the major Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan, and Paris.[17] She walked for prestigious brands including Givenchy Ready-to-Wear in 2010, Louis Vuitton and Lanvin in 2011, and Chanel and Christian Dior in 2012, solidifying her status among emerging international talents.[16] Xi continued her runway career in later years, walking for brands such as Balenciaga in Resort 2025 and Fendi in Fall/Winter 2025.[2] Her breakthrough extended to print work, with early major campaigns such as the Spring/Summer 2011 advertising for Diane von Furstenberg and editorial features in Vogue China starting in November 2010, which bridged her appeal in Asian and European markets.[18][12] This momentum peaked with her first Vogue China cover in August 2011, photographed by Daniel Jackson, followed by another in January 2012, photographed by Li Qi, further elevating her profile.[19][20] Following her placement as a finalist in the 2009 Elite Model Look competition, Xi signed with Elite Model Management, which facilitated her entry into international circuits.[2] By 2011, she had relocated to New York to pursue opportunities there, later transitioning to representation by IMG Models as her career grew.[21]Victoria's Secret tenure
Ming Xi debuted at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013, marking her entry into the brand's high-profile annual event held in New York City.[22] She continued to walk the runway for the show each year thereafter, appearing in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, often showcasing elaborate wings and lingerie ensembles that highlighted her poised stride.[23][24] In 2015, Xi was promoted to the status of Victoria's Secret Angel, earning the brand's iconic wings and joining an elite group that included fellow Chinese models like Sui He and Liu Wen as one of the few from Asia to achieve this distinction.[25] Her Angel role involved not only runway appearances but also embodying the brand's image of glamour and empowerment, further solidifying her presence in international lingerie modeling.[26] A notable moment in Xi's tenure occurred during the 2017 show in Shanghai, her hometown, when she tripped on the flowing train of her porcelain doll-inspired outfit and fell mid-runway, an incident captured on video and later broadcast.[3] Demonstrating resilience, she quickly recovered, completed her walk with assistance from fellow model Lais Ribeiro, and later addressed the mishap on Instagram, thanking supporters and emphasizing her determination to continue.[22] The event garnered widespread attention, turning the fall into a symbol of perseverance rather than failure. As one of the earliest and most consistent Chinese models in Victoria's Secret history, Xi contributed significantly to the brand's efforts toward diversity, helping to increase Asian representation on the runway at a time when such inclusion was limited.[13] Her repeated appearances, alongside a growing number of Asian models, paved the way for greater visibility of East Asian beauty standards within the predominantly Western-centric lingerie industry.[27]Campaigns and endorsements
Ming Xi has been a prominent face in high-profile advertising campaigns since 2012, leveraging her international visibility to secure collaborations with luxury brands. She starred in Michael Kors collections, showcasing the designer's ready-to-wear lines in promotional imagery that highlighted her poised elegance.[28] Her work with Givenchy, building on her early 2010 debut, continued through editorial and advertising features that emphasized the brand's avant-garde aesthetic.[2] These endorsements, often stemming from her Victoria's Secret exposure, positioned her as a bridge between Western luxury and global markets.[17] In Asia, Ming Xi's influence expanded through targeted ambassadorships, notably as a spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris in China, where she promoted makeup lines and appeared in collaborative campaigns like the L'Oréal Paris x Balmain lipstick series.[29] This role underscored her appeal in the beauty sector, blending modeling with product endorsements tailored to Chinese consumers. By 2023, she featured in Louis Vuitton's Qixi Festival campaign, a culturally resonant promotion that paired her with her husband to celebrate the brand's accessories.[30] Her recent endeavors reflect an evolution toward multifaceted commercial work amid industry shifts toward digital and regional focus. In April 2025, French label Sandro appointed her as its brand ambassador for Greater China, amplifying her presence in East Asian markets through tailored promotions.[31] She starred in Sandro's Fall/Winter 2025 womenswear campaign, photographed to capture effortless Parisian chic.[32] Additionally, Ming Xi appeared in Stuart Weitzman's Autumn/Winter 2024 advertising, emphasizing footwear with dynamic urban settings, and Sisley Paris skincare promotions in 2024.[33] With over 2 million Instagram followers as of 2025, Ming Xi has transitioned into an influencer role, integrating runway prestige with social media-driven digital campaigns that engage her audience on platforms like Weibo and Instagram.[7] This balance allows her to sustain commercial viability while adapting to the rise of e-commerce and influencer marketing in fashion.[34]Personal life
Marriage to Mario Ho
Ming Xi began dating Mario Ho, the youngest son of Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho, around 2018 after being introduced through his sister Sabrina Ho and bonding during their participation in the Chinese reality dating show Mr. Left Mr. Right.[35][36] Their romance culminated in a lavish public proposal on May 13, 2019, at Shanghai's L'Avenue shopping mall, a property owned by Ho's mother Angela Leong. Ho orchestrated an elaborate setup featuring 99,999 roses— a number chosen for its auspicious connotations in Chinese culture, symbolizing everlasting love—alongside a custom-built pink castle and fireworks, transforming the venue into a fairy-tale scene. Over 1,000 guests, including family members, friends, and celebrities from the entertainment and business worlds, witnessed the event, which blended traditional Chinese numerological symbolism with opulent high-society extravagance.[37][38] The couple formalized their union by registering their marriage in China on July 4, 2019, sharing intimate photos of the certificate-signing ceremony on social media platforms such as Weibo and Instagram, where the posts quickly amassed tens of thousands of likes and comments from admirers.[39][4] The marriage garnered widespread media attention across Chinese and international outlets, emphasizing the union's blend of glamour and prestige, and facilitated Xi's seamless integration into the prominent Ho family, a dynasty synonymous with Macau's gaming empire.[5][40]Children and family
Ming Xi and her husband Mario Ho welcomed their first child, a son named Ronaldo Ho, in October 2019, just months after their marriage. The couple announced the birth on social media, with Ho expressing joy at becoming a father to the family's first grandson from his branch. Ronaldo's arrival was celebrated within the extended Ho family, highlighting the significance of the newborn in their lineage. In November 2021, Ming Xi gave birth to their second child, a daughter named Romee Stanley Ho, in Shanghai. The couple shared the news via Weibo posts featuring baby items, with Ho describing the infant as their "precious beloved daughter." Romee's birth further solidified the family's expansion, and Ming has occasionally showcased glimpses of her daughter's life, such as gifting her high-end designer bags from brands like Chanel and Dior when she was one year old. The family primarily resides in a luxurious mansion in Hong Kong's Deep Water Bay neighborhood, valued at around HK$500 million and reportedly acquired as a reward for Ronaldo's birth by Ho's mother, Angela Leong. Despite the Hong Kong base, Ming Xi maintains strong ties to her Shanghai roots, where both children were born, while incorporating Macau influences from the Ho family's casino empire; the couple frequently travels between these locations for family events and business. Their lifestyle blends Ming's grounded upbringing with the opulent traditions of the Ho dynasty, including participation in high-profile gatherings like the 2024 opening of the family's Palazzo Versace Hotel in Macau. Ming Xi offers public insights into their family life through Instagram, such as posts celebrating Ronaldo's birthday on October 22, 2025, where she wrote of her and Ho's love for their son, and Romee's fourth birthday on November 2, 2025, sharing affectionate messages. Amid 2025 infidelity allegations against Mario Ho involving claims of a secret child and an affair with an ex-girlfriend, Ming posted photos of the couple together in August, reaffirming their unity and dispelling rumors through visible family solidarity. On November 5, 2025, the couple was spotted shopping hand-in-hand at a luxury mall, further indicating ongoing family solidarity.[41]References
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