Munich Models

Premier Model Management

Why Not Model Agency – Milan

Donna Models – Tokyo

Elite Model Management – Barcelona

Energy Model Agency

Elite Model Management – Paris

Cal-Carries Models – Hong Kong

Cal-Carries Models – Singapore

The Society Model Management

Women Management – Milan (2009 – 2013)

Ford Models – New York (2010 – 2013)

Women Management – Paris (2009 – 2010)

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 9 in or 176 cm

Weight

54 kg or 119 lbs

Boyfriend

She has a boyfriend.

Ethnicity

Asian

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Black

Distinctive Features

Short, boyish hairstyle

Measurements

33-23.5-34 in or 84-59.5-86.5 cm

Dress Size

4 (US) or 34 (EU)

Bra Size

33A

Shoe Size

9 (US) or 40 (EU) or 6.5 (UK)

Brand Endorsements

Tao has walked the ramp and done advertisements for designers like Alexander Wang, Bace Control, Barney’s Coop, Benetton, Chanel, D&G, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Gap Premium Jeans, H&M, Hiroko Koshino, Kenneth Cole, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Mihara Yasuhiro, Miu Miu, Moschino, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Blue Label, Sujet, Uniqlo, Uniqlo Down, Uniqlo Heattech, Uniqlo Jeans, Yves Saint Laurent, Zac Posen.

Religion

She has not spoken publicly about her religious beliefs.

Best Known For

Modeling for famous designers and acting in The Wolverine in 2013 in female lead role.

First Film

In 2013, Tao appeared in a female lead role in the 20th Century Fox’s The Wolverine, an Australian / American superhero film. In this sixth installment of the X-Men series, she had portrayed the role as Mariko Yashida, opposite to Hugh Jackman.

First TV Show

She debuted on television with a fashion show, Ready to wear – Autumn / Winter 2006 in which she walked for Christian Wijnants, Leonard, Veronique Branquinho.

Personal Trainer

She has acted in The Wolverine, opposite Hugh Jackman. She received some tips from Jackman, and James Mangold, the director of this film. Whether it is acting or fitness tips, she has received them all.

Quotes

“I wear a lot of girlie dresses [to balance out] my boyish haircut. I like the summery patterns and photo prints this season.”

Tao Favorite Things

• Models – Stella Tennant
• Music – Broadway musicals
• Blog / Website – Cute Overload

Source – StyleCaster

Tao Facts

1. She started modeling locally in Japan at the age of 14.
2. To build her career internationally, she shifted to Paris in 2006.
3. Tao appeared on magazine covers like Glass (UK) in 2013, Harper’s Bazaar (Singapore) in 2011, Vogue (China) in 2010, Vogue (Japan) in 2009 and others.
4. Designer Philip Lim is her best friend.
5. The November 2009 issue of Vogue Japan was dedicated fully to Tao (inside the mag as well as on the cover). She has become the first Japanese model to be featured exclusively like this in almost a decade.
6. After moving to New York City in 2009, she had her different hair cut, which was an inspiration for designer Phillip Lim and he modeled the same hairstyle in the entire Fall/ Winter 2009 fashion show’s cast.
7. Fellow models Anne Watanabe, Ai Tominaga, Ranya Mordanova, Rose Cordero, Daul Kim, Lyndsey Scott, Ping Hue, Milou Van Groesen, Si Tanwiboon are her nice friends.
8. She had worked to raise funds for the victims of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which happened in Japan March 11, 2011.
9. As a kid, she had dreamed of working in the Disney company and when she studied music, she aspired to do something related to music.
10. tao-officialblog.tumblr.com is her official blog. She stated on her blog that she is not on the social networks like facebook, twitter or instagram. So, she urges her fans to follow her on this blog only.