The First Asian Supermodel Is Still Looks Amazing. Here’s Her Incredible Life Story!

This Filipino girl never dreamed of becoming a model-instead, she wanted to be a doctor. But destiny had other plans. Anna Bayle rose to fame as one of the top models of the 1980s, opening doors for the global appreciation of Oriental beauty in fashion. She was even hailed as the first Asian supermodel. But what’s the story behind her incredible journey? And how does she look today at 68? Watch the full video to find out.

[@ulyssesparado2743]

Hence, She is an Asian Icon...A Filipino treasure! SALUDADES ANNA!

[@gelineavenir5905]

Thanks for featureing Annna Bayle. I met Anna Bayle started when she modelled for Tony Cajucom, as I worked as an artist. She hailed from University of The Philippinnes and was always in our house. She is beautiful, smart, athletic, classy! Most fashionn news don't mention her as one of the "Original SuperModels"...seems the media and folks behind fashion have favorites and put her inn a box, annd that must have been a challenege for Anna when she was modelling. But, when you look at all these clips you will see she was truly the "Super Model" who should be celebrated. ❤❤❤ I think she should be a mentor or judge in one of the Super Model search shows, don't you think?

[@domystic20]

Anna Bayle has undeniably cemented her status as a legendary supermodel. Her story will always hold paramount significance in the fashion industry.

[@deeb.9250]

I love that her face is so very southeast Asian. No mix

[@culinista]

Her signature walk looks easy to do but is actually hard to copy. Only a few can do it as elegantly and as gracefully as Anna.

[@TheMaiah13]

Wow didnt know she is now 68! Still looks great 😊and, wow, she and I studied the same degree in the same school!

[@seraphim7279]

Wow, Anna BAyle, but she still looks younger than her age 68, amazing!!!!

[@LiticiaMapaloHilario]

So beautiful despite her age. We are so.proud of you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasmineshakim5743]

Anna bayle is a Queen of catwalk of all times

[@ZeCabreira]

Thumbs up! Mabuhay!

[@ligayadelrosario8666]

Beauty and brain, so proud of you ANNA BAYLE

[@triggerman5594]

Hope you can also feature Ms.Melanie Marquez another. Filipina Beauty Queen and International Super Model from the Philippines

[@keowi]

Naomi once said, her walk was inspired by Anna Bayle (batis walk).

[@gabrielp931]

The one and only Asian supermodel. No other Asian models has reached her status in the fashion world.

[@gildalim1763]

Have not heard of her until now.

[@milafabro4569]

Bravo❤❤❤

[@MariaCreselda]

MABUHAY Ka ...Yes proud to be a FILIPINA...And we're proud of you ...Goodhealth and Longlife...More happiness and Success I life ...Godbless you all..Amen 🙏..Cres, watching from Phil's.with LOVE ❤❤❤😍🤩😍😊🤗🤩

[@marcussuns2708]

She's the Natasha Poly of her era!!!!

[@merciseignuer1030]

I even did not know about her story.first time i heard.m

[@ajtorres2558]

wow, literal na paborito sya ni Papa God. sanaol.

[@maryo9250]

Perfect walk

[@atebeshy3642]

Our Filipino pride. ❤❤❤

[@E.L.PsalmerPalad]

Anna is the original when it comes to long black hair,,, Naomi copied.

[@karinkatt7893]

....naa naomi cant come close....naomi never had 'hair'.....

[@marcussuns2708]

@karinkatt7893 for real fakes ass wig Anna is all natural

[@karinkatt7893]

@@marcussuns2708 ...yess....u do get it rite...Naomi never walks without wig...

[@judyanngarrote8045]

woww

[@arahgarwin9250]

is it true that she’s the model for disney’s pocahontas?

[@killimanjarro]

Imbento ka. Dun ka sa farway chismosa.

[@filipino_mapper_o]

They look alike

[@michaeldelarosa2407]

I love listening to your voice. So soothing.❤❤❤

[@user-kf3nh6wi4x]

OMG im a Filipino but i dont know her I GOT CHILLS watching this video and why our country now is nothing tell about her OMG she's a legend OUR LEGEND FILIPINO PRIDE 🙀 she is not known now 😢

[@armeenavee4288]

It's because she retired from the modeling world too early. She was at the peak of her career when she left the industry but truly left a mark in the fashion world. She's unmatched.

[@PandaC-e7t]

If you're into fashion world you will know her.. She's an icon. A legend..

[@Amtcboy]

Pronounced BAY-LE. Short a, short e.

[@TheMaiah13]

Bai - le

[@rommele.maderal]

❤❤❤

[@danepilipina8069]

Naomi copied her hair and style

[@WayneNonaRyder143]

She is the most Famous Supermodel in the whole world. She came from humble beggining from the Philippines which cannot be compared to Naomi Campbell since Naomi is already lives and base in Europe while Anna conquered Europe.

[@bryanbautista539]

Anna makes me proud being a Filipino! Watching Video Fashion before, that was my only window to see the latest in international fashion and when I would see Anna walking the runway along side other famous models, it made me realize she was standing alone carrying the flag for other aspiring oriental models. Another Filipina model that had a short career in the international scene was Melanie Marquez who placed first runner up opposite Canada’s Monika Schnarre. Melanie became big in my country! She also has a distinct catwalk and unlike Anna, you cannot distinguish Melanie’s ethnicity because she is a chameleon on print! ❤️

[@d.l.c7456]

Seems to me you're trying hard to trumpet Melanie Marquez very much short overseas fashion career and aligning that with Anna Bayle! Please Anna Bayle IS A LEAGUE OF HER OWN!!! NO COMPARISON.

[@pingyu5141]

​@@d.l.c7456Galit ka?😮

[@lisadao3593]

💕

[@babypunzalan5378]

Too many beauty treatments like botox, fillers and plastic surgery. It's a mortal sin to look your age

[@rosariolarion9319]

❤

[@EralynEscobal-e2x]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@leon-z6r]

F t that's brain and beauty into one!

[@user-ft9tf5tw6l]

Refer to her as "Oriental" is rather archaic its like referring to white people as "Occidental". Also the PI is in South East Asia.

[@shylady8711]

It's pronounced bye Le.

[@mrjomaled755]

It's pronouced Bai-leh

[@mariana_eusebio-janssen]

I thought it's "BYE-leh".

[@daveandohon6698]

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