Liu Wen (model) (1988) Chinese model
Source: "Liu Wen Sees Beauty as a Journey, Not a Destination" in Harper's Bazaar https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a36205161/liu-wen-beauty-issue-may-2021/ (26 April 2021)
“It’s pretty thin, the wall separating healthy confidence and unhealthy Pride.”
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