Negin Mirsalehi takes Vegas awards show by storm

Mirsalehi attended the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York last week. (Instagram)
Updated 15 November 2018
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Negin Mirsalehi takes Vegas awards show by storm

  • Mirsalehi shared the news with her 5.1 million followers on Instagram
  • The winner of the “Influencer of the Year” award is decided through fan votes

Regional fashion sensation Negin Mirsalehi has been named “Influencer of the Year”at the recently concluded Revolve Awards in Las Vegas — a second for the Amsterdam-based Iranian beauty.

Mirsalehi shared the news with her 5.1 million followers on Instagram, where she posted a picture of herself with Victoria’s Secret Angel Romee Strijd — both carrying the iconic Revolve trophy. Strijd won the “Model of the Year.”

Mirsalehi, who has her own hair care brand, Gisou, wore a floor-length Michael Costello dress to the live audience awards ceremony, complete with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit.

The winner of the “Influencer of the Year” award is decided through fan votes. When Mirsalehi first won in 2017, she took to her website to thank her fans  and ascribed the award to her “strong relationship” with them.

The star was also named as part of Europe’s 30 Under 30 list by Forbes due to her hair care line, which made $3 million in sales last year.

Many other style icons were present at the glittering awards night held at the Palms Casino Resort last week, including Aimee Song, Camila Coelho, Emily Ratajkowski and Kendall Jenner, who took home the “Icon of the Year” plaque.




The influencer is the founder of the brand Gisou Hair. (Getty Images)

The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star, who has a 98.3-million strong following on Instagram, walked the Revolve Awards red carpet in an eye-catching feathered bandeau dress.

Revolve is multi-brand online shopping site known for its exhaustive use of influencer marketing.

The ceremony came after a successful Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, which Mirsalehi attended, where a bevy of models with Middle Eastern roots walked the runway, including Melie Tiacoh, a French-born model of Lebanese heritage; Shanina Shaik, whose father is Saudi-Pakistani; and the US-Palestinian Hadid sisters.

Sixty models put on an Amazonian display of luscious waving locks, slender bodies and sun-kissed makeup for what is considered one of the most competitive gigs in the industry.

Scheduled to be televised on Dec. 2, the 2018 show was distinctive by a collaboration with London-based designer Mary Katrantzou that showcased psychedelic bodysuits.




Negin Mirsalehi won the prize for ‘Influencer of the Year.’ (Instagram)


Simu Liu joins Middle East Film & Comic Con lineup

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Simu Liu joins Middle East Film & Comic Con lineup

DUBAI: Marvel star Simu Liu has joined the lineup of celebrities attending this year’s Middle East Film & Comic Con, set to run from April 24-26 in Abu Dhabi.

Best known for his role as Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Chinese-Canadian actor, writer and executive producer became Marvel Studios’ first Asian lead superhero with the release of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” in 2021. His other screen credits include the CBC television series “Kim’s Convenience” and a supporting role in the 2023 smash hit “Barbie.”

According to organisers, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Liu during scheduled appearances, including photo sessions and autograph signings.

He joins previously announced guest Christopher Judge, as well as two comic industry figures newly confirmed for the event. Italian comic book artist Federico Vicentini will appear as part of the Comic Creators Club, a section of the convention dedicated to illustrators, writers and other creatives. Vicentini’s recent work includes titles such as “Amazing Spider-Man,” “Wolverine” and “Falcon & Winter Soldier.”

Also joining the lineup is US comic book artist Brett Breeding, who has nearly five decades of experience in the industry. Breeding is known for his inking work on major characters including Superman, Spider-Man and Thor, alongside projects in photography and voice acting.

The convention will feature returning zones such as the Gaming Arena, Bookworm Lounge, Tabletop Zone and Collectors Gallery, alongside a new Otaku District focused on modern Asian pop culture, including anime and K-Pop.