Coco Rocha
Also known as Mikhaila Rocha
Career
Active 2006 – present
Biography
About Coco Rocha
Supermodel Coco Rocha, born Mikhaila Rocha on September 10, 1988, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, grew up in Richmond, British Columbia. She was scouted at 14 during an Irish dance competition in Vancouver in 2002 by agent Charles Stuart. Initially uninterested, she signed with Elite Model Management and moved to New York at 15. Her debut at Christian Lacroix's Spring 2004 show launched her modeling career. She has a black hair and brown eyes, stands 5'10", and has a slim body type. She is Canadian and of Caucasian ethnicity. She has no tattoos or piercings.
Coco's career skyrocketed, earning her a reputation as a versatile supermodel known for her dynamic posing. She signed with agencies like Nomad Management (New York, Los Angeles), Elite Model Management (Paris, Milan), and Storm Model Management (London). She walked for designers including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Balenciaga, famously performing an Irish jig on Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall 2007 runway. Her editorial work includes covers for Vogue (USA, Italy, Korea, Brazil), Harper's Bazaar, Elle, W Magazine, and Flare, with campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Longchamp. She appeared in the 2010 Pirelli Calendar and was a muse for photographers like Steven Meisel. Ranked among models.com's top icons, she earned accolades for her expressive runway presence.
Coco maintains a strong social media presence, with over 2.0m Instagram followers (@cocorocha). She is active in modeling, family life, and her Model Camp initiative. Her mainstream career includes acting roles in The Face (2013) as a coach, guest judging on America's Next Top Model, and appearances on Project Runway All Stars and Celebrity Apprentice (2012). She starred in the short film Letter to Hailey (2010) and featured in music videos like Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" (2007). As co-owner of Nomad Management and founder of Coco Rocha Model Camp, she has expanded into mentorship and production. Her Met Gala appearances (2010–2019) and advocacy for model rights have boosted her mainstream visibility.
Coco faced minor controversies, notably speaking out against eating disorders in fashion. This led to her 2010 pledge to only work with brands promoting healthy body image, which some criticized as limiting her bookings. Her sexuality is reported as straight, and she married interior designer James Conran in 2010, with whom she has three children: Ioni (born 2015), Iver (born 2018), and Iley (born 2020). Her net worth is estimated at $6–10 million, driven by modeling, Nomad Management, and endorsements. Her advocacy for model labor rights and transparency, including her 2017 open letter on industry abuse, has earned respect. She stated, "Modeling is performance art," reflecting her creative approach. She splits time between New York and London, running Coco Rocha Model Camp, and continues to appear in editorials and campaigns.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2006-present (started around 18 years old; 20 years active)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 33–24–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 2.0m (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Coco Rocha's real name and why does she use 'Coco'?
Her real name is Mikhaila Rocha. Her family nicknamed her 'Coco'.
How did Coco Rocha start her modeling career?
She was scouted at 14 during an Irish dance competition in Vancouver in 2002 by agent Charles Stuart. She signed with Elite Model Management and moved to New York at 15.
What is Coco Rocha's connection to dance?
She was initially focused on dance rather than academics and was discovered at an Irish dance competition. She famously performed an Irish jig on Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall 2007 runway.
What is Coco Rocha's role in model rights advocacy?
She spoke out against eating disorders in fashion and pledged in 2010 to only work with brands promoting healthy body image. She also wrote a 2017 open letter on industry abuse.
Did you know
- Coco Rocha was scouted at an Irish dance competition, a background she later used on the runway with an Irish jig for Jean Paul Gaultier.
- She is co-owner of Nomad Management and founder of Coco Rocha Model Camp.
- She has walked for designers including Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Balenciaga.
- Her film appearances include the short film Letter to Hailey (2010) and Kanye West's music video "Flashing Lights" (2007).
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