Grace Mahary

Grace Mahary is a Canadian model and certified sommelier known for her work in the fashion industry and her philanthropic efforts. Born on May 23, 1989, in Edmonton, Alberta, to Eritrean parents, she initially competed in basketball before turning to modeling. Her career took a significant turn in 2005 when she won the Elle Canada/Quebec Model Search, followed by a notable international debut in 2012 as an exclusive model for Givenchy in Paris.

Since then, Mahary has appeared on more than 200 runways, walking for prominent fashion houses including Chanel, Dior, Prada, and Valentino. She participated in the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and has been featured in international Vogue and Elle magazines. Beyond fashion, her interests extend into hospitality and wine; she holds certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

In addition to her modeling and sommelier careers, Mahary is engaged in social initiatives. In 2016, she founded Project Tsehigh, a nonprofit organization that works to bring sustainable solar energy to underserved communities in Eritrea, Tanzania, and Burkina Faso. She also co-owns Chulita, a restaurant in Los Angeles, and advocates for increased representation of women and BIPOC professionals within the wine industry.