Liu Wen, born on January 27, 1988, in Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China, is widely regarded as China's first supermodel. She began her modeling career in 2005 after winning the semi-final of the New Silk Road World model contest in her home province.

Although she didn't place in the top 10 during the national final, she was offered to model in Beijing, which marked the beginning of her illustrious career.

Liu Wen gained international attention in 2007 when she appeared in an editorial for Chinese Cosmopolitan, styled in Karl Lagerfeld and Viktor & Rolf. Her debut on international runways came in February 2008, walking for Burberry and closing the fall Trussardi show in Milan.

She continued to make waves in the fashion industry, walking for Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Hermès in Paris. In 2009, Liu Wen appeared in 74 shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris for the Fall 2009 ready-to-wear season, setting a record for the most shows ever walked by a model of Asian descent in a single season.

Her career is marked by several groundbreaking achievements. She was the first Chinese model to walk the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the first East Asian spokesmodel for Estée Lauder cosmetics. In 2017, she became the second Chinese model to appear on the cover of American Vogue and the first to be featured on the front cover rather than foldout.

Liu Wen has also been featured on the cover of French Vogue, making her the first model of Asian descent to achieve this milestone. Her influence in the fashion industry is further evidenced by her inclusion in Forbes magazine's annual highest-paid models list, where she ranked No. 5 in 2013.

Her lifestyle reflects her dedication to her craft and her passion for fashion. She is known for her tomboyish style, often dressing in more androgynous pieces due to her height. She emphasizes the importance of recharging and taking time for herself, likening it to recharging a mobile phone.

Liu Wen enjoys cooking delicious Chinese food, surfing the internet, and exercising in her free time. She is also known for her humility and approachability, often expressing gratitude for the recognition she has received in the industry.

In her personal life, Liu Wen is an only child and was encouraged by her mother to pursue modeling to improve her posture. She has been romantically linked with South Korean singer and actor Choi Si-won, but she is currently single and focusing on her career.

Throughout her career, Liu Wen has received numerous awards and accolades. She has been nominated for the Model of the Year at The Fashion Awards and has been featured in campaigns for prestigious fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, and Versace.