Ubah Hassan is a successful businesswoman, entrepreneur, and TV host who was born in Somalia. She has collaborated with many illustrious fashion houses, such as Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Rachel Roy, and Oscar de la Renta. She started Ubah Hot, her own brand of hot sauce, and is the company’s CEO.
Hassan is also well-known for her role in the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of New York City, which she joined in the fourteenth season. She also does volunteer work for charitable organizations.
Early Life
Ubah Hassan was born in Somalia in 1983. Hassan’s mom and two sisters left war-torn Somalia for Ethiopia in 1991. Hassan, her father, and her younger brother remained in Somalia until 1994 when they emigrated to Kenya. Hassan moved to Canada when she was fifteen to join her mother and sisters, who had already made the journey there. Her family spent a year in a homeless shelter after they relate to Canada.
Ubah Hassan Career
Ubah began her modeling career in Vancouver and Toronto after a photographer discovered her skills while she was just seventeen years old. She was also the owner of a diner when she lived in Vancouver. She signed with Click Model Management in New York City in 2007. There, she started appearing in magazine spreads and on runway shows.
Hassan was named Model.com’s Model of the Week back in May of 2008. She appeared twice on Vogue Italia, first in the July 2008 Black issue, shot by Steven Meisel, and again in the January 2009 Soul Kitchen issue, photographed by Bruce Weber. She even appeared in the Spring/Summer 2009 advertising campaign for Ralph Lauren.
Ubah has collaborated with several other well-known names in the fashion industry, including Oscar de la Renta, Rachel Roy, Malan Breton, Betsey Johnson, Gucci, Lucky Brand Jeans, Polaroid, and Macy’s. Hassan is currently under contract with Richard’s International Model Management in Vancouver.
She played a main role in the documentary short film called Ubah! in March 2015. Hassan opens up about her childhood in Somalia, her modeling career, and charity work in Cambodia in this short documentary. Hassan is the founder and CEO of Ubah Hot, an African-inspired vegan hot sauce company. After being named one of Oprah’s Favourite Things in November 2021, the spicy sauce hit store shelves that June.
She participated in the seventh episode of the first season of the Netflix reality series My Unorthodox Life, where she discussed her spicy sauce brand with the show’s protagonist Julia Haart. Hassan’s casting on The Real Housewives of New York City was revealed in October 2022. The fourteenth season of the show, Hassan’s first, started on July 16, 2023.
Ubah Hassan Biography |
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| Real Name | Ubah Ali Hassan |
| Birth Date | 27 August 1983 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 39 Years |
| Birth Place | Somalia |
| Profession | Model, Businesswoman |
| College | – |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 11” – in Centimeters – 182 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 66 kg – in Pounds – 145 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Black |
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Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her bx Boyfriend? | Jason Flom |
Personal Life
There have been speculations that Ubah Hassan is seeing someone on occasion. Her fans have been wondering about her love life despite the fact that she keeps a low profile. The tall Somalian model claims she is not married at the moment. There is no evidence of her rumored lover on her Instagram (@ubah), either.
Ubah Hassan Net Worth
Ubah Hassan has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars. As a successful Somali-Canadian model, businesswoman, and TV personality, Ubah has amassed a sizable fortune.
Trivia
- Ubah participates in a number of charitable activities. She has collaborated with Toms Shoes’ global charity and has gone to Cambodia to provide shoes and other necessities to those in need.
- Hassan portrayed a role in the documentary short film Ubah! seeking funds for the Cambodian Children’s Fund.
- After visiting the country, she felt obligated to aid the local youngsters.
- Hassan was recognized in June 2023 by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research for her efforts to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.
