Supermodel and Victoria's Secret Angel Alexina Graham was bullied when she was 12

Alexina Graham is an English model who was recently announced as Victoria Secret Angel for the Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2019. The 29-year-old model began her modelling career in 2008 and since then there has been no turning back for Alexina. Alexina, who was bulled at 12 fo her hair colour is the first redhead model to ever become an Angel. We trace the model's journey from a bullied child to a Victoria Secret angel, following in the footsteps of Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel. (All Pictures Courtesy/Instagram Alexina Graham)

Updated On: 2019-05-01 10:00 AM IST

Alexina Graham is an English model who has landed a coveted spot as a Victoria's Secret Angel for 2019. The 29-year-old model who originally is from Worksop, Nottinghamshire first gained recognition when she was one of the winners of the 2008 Ford modelling competition and won a beauty contract with a leading cosmetic brand. Post that, there has been no turning back for the model.

In pic: Alexina Graham walks the ramp for a fashion show.

Alexina Graham started working with Victoria's Secret after walking the ramp for them at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2017. Recently, Graham was announced as Victoria's Secret Angel for 2019. Alexina Graham is the first redhead to ever become a Victoria Secret Angel.

Alexina Graham captions this one: WILD LIVES IN HER SOUL!

Alexina Graham started making headlines since 2008 when she took her first steps in the world of modelling. She walked the ramp for Victoria's Secret Fashion show in 2017 and followed it up in 2018 as well. Soon, within a span of two years, Graham became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2019.

In pic: Alexina Graham raises the temperatures in a yellow monokini during her vacay in Ibiza, Spain.

At 17, Alexina Graham started modelling to pay for her University fees. It was only until she won the competition that Graham took up modelling full time at the age of 18.

In pic: Alexina Graham walks the runway in an all-black attire at Paris, France.

Victoria's Secret angel Alexina Graham was bullied at the age of 12. During her teenage years, Alexina was teased for having red hair and a skinny figure. However, Graham has managed to embrace it as a woman.

In pic: Alexina Graham looks smokingly hot in a nightdress as she raises the temperature.

In order to stay fit, Alexina Graham started boxing four years ago. She says she boxes not just to keep her body in shape, but also for her to stay mentally healthy. Graham hits the boxing ring four times a week.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses for the camera post her boxing session as she captions the picture: TRAIN LIKE AN ANGEL!

In pic: Alexina Graham shares a leaf out of her family life as she poses for a selfie with her sister and grandmother as all three smiles for the camera.

In Pic: Alexina Graham walks the ramp during 2018 Victoria Secret Fashion Show held IN New York.

In pic: Alexina Graham raises the temperature in a two-piece bikini swimsuit at the 2018 Victoria Secret Fashion Show.

In pic: Alexina Graham sheds blood and sweat in the gym as she trains hard and fast to stay fit and healthy. While sharing this picture, Alexina wrote, I work out year round, not just because I see a change in my body, feeling fit and keeping strong but because it profoundly helps with my mind.

Alexina Graham shares a leaf from the behind the scenes on how VS models prep to walk the ramp for Victoria Secret Fashion Show.

In pic: Alexina Graham gets final touchup before she walks the ramp at 2018 Victoria Secret Fashion Show.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses for the paparazzi at the 2018 Victoria Secret Fashion Show with VS angels Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid.

Alexina Graham loves her nieces much more than words can describe. Very often she posts stunning pictures with her nieces and shares a leaf out of her happy go lucky family life.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses with her twin nieces as she captions the picture: Mornings with my 2 favorite little humans!

In pic: Victoria Secret angel Alexina Graham shares a laugh as she sips on a hot cup of coffee. 

Alexina Graham is a trained ballet dancer. Before taking up modelling full-time, Graham trained in ballet and theatre for 12 years. Alexina Graham revealed that she became a more confident person after being formally trained in ballet.

Alexina Graham is very grounded and shares an inseparable bond with her family. From spending quality time with her twin nieces to bonding with her sister and grandmother, Graham makes sure she always stays close to her family.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses for a family picture with the four-generation women of her family as she captions the picture: My main Geeks and the best family I could ever ask for.

Alexina Graham and Victoria Secret angel Barbara Palvin are BFFs. The two Victoria Secret angels met a few years ago for a shoot and since then have been best of friends forever.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses like a boss lady in a blazer suit as she captions the picture: Call me Graham, Alexina Graham!

In a throwback Thursday post, Alexina Graham took to Instagram to share a picture of herself as a child. And guess what, Xina, as Graham is fondly called looked truly adorable as a child. In the picture, a young Alexina Graham is seen playing with a teddy bear as she captioned it: A 1990's baby. It's My Birthday today. I want to say Thankyou to my Mum.

Alexina Graham loves to hit the gym and stays healthy by working out every day. From strength based training to pilates and deadlifts, Graham has done it all.

In pic: Alexina Graham performs a kickass workout on a Swiss ball at the gym as she captions it: Kick ass Monday. Apparently, this is a workout move. I just really like it as I feel like a child again in a play room.

Alexina Graham who hails from the United Kingdom announced the exciting news of her becoming Victoria Secret angel on her Instagram with a shot of herself holding the VS angel wings and the captioned it: Dreams do come true!

In pic: Victoria Secret angel Alexina Graham poses for a selfie post a workout session at the gym.

In pic: Alexina Graham shines in a red outfit as she poses for the camera.

Alexina Graham is inspired by supermodels Adriana Lima and Candice Swanepoel.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses topless in an animal print pants as she captions it: When your bedhead turns out well.

In pic: Alexina Graham poses for a selfie with a bouquet of beautiful white flowers.

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