Personal Details :
- Full Name: Jasmine Danielle Tookes
- Date of Birth: February 1, 1991
- Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, USA
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Brown
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African American, Brazilian, European, West Indian descent
- Agency: IMG Models (New York & Paris)
- Family: Married to Juan David Borrero (September 4, 2021); daughter Mia Victoria Borrero (born February 23, 2023); mother Cary Robinson (celebrity stylist); one younger sister (19 years younger) .
- Background: Former gymnast (10 years) and played volleyball & softball; discovered at age 15 while with her mother at a showroom appointment.
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @jastookes
- TikTok: @jastookes
- Facebook: @jastookes
Career Overview :
Jasmine Tookes launched her modeling career in 2010 with commercial campaigns for UGG Australia and Gap. In Spring 2011, she gained editorial attention with a DKNY campaign and a feature in Vogue Italia, prompting Models.com to name her one of the “Top 10 New Models” that September .
In 2012, Jasmine made her Victoria’s Secret debut alongside other rising stars, walking in the annual Fashion Show for the first time :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. She continued to build her runway résumé with appearances for fashion giants including Prada, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo during Milan Fashion Week, and Calvin Klein, Tom Ford, and Miu Miu .
By 2015, Jasmine’s career reached a milestone—she was officially named a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The following year, she earned one of the show’s highest honors by wearing the **Bright Night Fantasy Bra** during the 2016 VS Fashion Show in Paris. The $3 million gem-encrusted piece featured 9,000 gemstones, took nearly 700 hours to craft, and made Jasmine the first woman of color to wear the Fantasy Bra in nine years .
Throughout her tenure from 2012 to 2018 (and returning in 2024), Jasmine walked in six consecutive Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows, standing out for her athletic stage presence and strong social media influence :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
Alongside Victoria’s Secret, Jasmine modeled for runway shows and campaigns with top-tier brands like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, Jimmy Choo, Lancôme, Bobbi Brown, DKNY, Kate Spade, and more :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Her editorial credentials include appearances in *Vogue* (Italian, American, French, German, and Spanish editions), *Harper’s Bazaar*, *Numéro*, *W*, and *V* .
In 2016, Jasmine ranked #17 on Forbes’ “World’s Highest‑Paid Models,” earning approximately $4 million that year . She also earned accolades as one of TC Candler’s “Most Beautiful Faces” in 2022 .
Beyond modeling, Jasmine has co-founded JOJA activewear with fellow Angel Josephine Skriver, and in 2025, she launched her first beauty brand, **Brunel**, expanding her business portfolio.
Personal Life & Interests :
Jasmine Danielle Tookes was born on February 1, 1991, in Huntington Beach, California. She has a close-knit family, including a younger sister 19 years her junior. Her mother, Cary Robinson, is a celebrity fashion stylist—Jasmine was discovered at one of her mother’s showroom appointments and often spent time on fashion sets growing up .
In September 2021, Jasmine married Juan David Borrero—son of Ecuador’s then–Vice President—and they welcomed their daughter, Mia Victoria, on February 23, 2023 . The couple shares life between California and New York.
Away from modeling, Jasmine is passionate about fitness and wellness: she works out 3–5 times weekly, including weight training, barre, Pilates, and HIIT sessions, often with fellow Angel Josephine Skriver or her husband . She follows clean eating habits—lean protein, veggies, rice—and starts her mornings with matcha or protein shakes .
Her beauty philosophy emphasizes simplicity and consistency. She follows dermatological guidance, vitamins C and E, and thorough moisturizing routines. She also recommends disconnecting from social media—especially on vacations—and prioritizing travel, self-care, and time with her French bulldog, Rogue .
Jasmine is also a keen cook (with a known love of Popeyes chicken tenders!), enjoys rock climbing, travel, and artwork—she once painted a sunset during downtime . She’s an advocate for body positivity, inclusivity, mental health awareness, and gives back through charitable involvement in children’s education and wellness causes.
Net Worth :
- Celebrity Net Worth: $10 million (current estimate)
- People AI: $34.6 million as of May 2025
- Net Worth Spot: ~$18.2 million
- Wealthypipo estimate: $8 million (June 2025)
Income stems from her multi‑faceted career: long-term modeling contracts (notably Victoria’s Secret Angel), major fashion campaigns (e.g., Calvin Klein, Lancôme), runway appearances, social media earnings (Instagram estimated $172K–$236K/year) , brand ambassadorships, and entrepreneurial activities like co‑founding JOJA activewear.
Awards & Achievements :
- Victoria’s Secret Angel (2015–2018): Officially named an Angel in April 2015; walked in the annual shows from 2012 to 2018, and returned in the 2024 revival
- Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra (2016): Wore the Bright Night Fantasy Bra valued at $3 million — the first model of color to do so in nine years — featuring over 9,000 gemstones and taking 700+ hours to craft
- Forbes World’s Highest‑Paid Models (2016): Ranked #17 after earning approximately $4 million
- Fragrance Foundation Face of the Year (2017): Received inaugural award for her work on Victoria’s Secret Scandalous perfume campaign
- TC Candler’s Most Beautiful Faces (2022): Recognized by TC Candler as one of the “Most Beautiful Faces in the World”
- Models.com Top 10 Newcomers (Fall/Winter 2011): Listed among “Top 10 New Models” by Models.com and featured in Vogue’s hot new faces from Fashion Week
Fun Facts :
- Jasmine was discovered at age 15 while visiting a showroom with her mother, a celebrity fashion stylist.
- Before modeling, she trained in gymnastics for 10 years and also played volleyball and softball.
- She’s a co-founder of the activewear brand JOJA, alongside fellow model Josephine Skriver.
- Her favorite fast food indulgence? Popeyes chicken tenders — which her husband included in his proposal plan!
- She wore the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra in 2016 — becoming only the third Black model to ever do so.
- Jasmine is passionate about skincare and avoids makeup when she’s not working to let her skin breathe.
- She loves traveling and has shared that her favorite destination is the Maldives.
- Her dog, a French Bulldog named Rogue, frequently appears in her social media posts.
- In 2023, she became a mother to her first child, a daughter named Mia Victoria.