Liu Wen, Linked to Actor Jing Boran, Makes Historic 10th Walk at 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Chinese supermodel Liu Wen made her historic 10th appearance on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in Los Angeles on October 18, 2026. Wen, who has been publicly linked with Chinese actor Jing Boran since 2019, made history for the industry in 2009 as the first model of East Asian descent to walk for the brand.

Chinese supermodel Liu Wen walks the runway during the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles, on October 18, 2026. It’s her 10th time modeling for the brand, and she debuted in 2009 as the first Chinese model to walk the runway. Liu Wen has been dating actor Jing Boran since 2019.

Liu Wen’s involvement in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show cements her position as a trailblazer in the global fashion scene. She first made history in 2009, becoming the first East Asian model to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway. Her return in 2026 marks a major career milestone, coming 17 years after her debut and her 10th appearance for the brand.

The 2026 edition, held at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, drew an impressive lineup of top international models and high anticipation from fashion critics and brands to see Wen.

Beyond her career, Liu Wen also frequently makes entertainment headlines for her low-profile, longtime romance with renowned Chinese actor Jing Boran. Media outlets first linked the duo romantically in 2019 after they appeared together in a Chanel Coco Crush Qixi campaign.

The couple has kept their personal life especially private, considering their high-profile statuses. They have been spotted together at major industry events such as Chanel fashion shows, but they have rarely directly addressed their relationship in public statements. In media coverage of major milestones in Wen’s career, she is identified as Jing Boran’s partner, reflecting the public’s ongoing fascination with their long-term relationship.

Liu Wen’s career has been one of breaking barriers in the fashion industry. Before her 2009 debut with Victoria’s Secret, East Asian models were rarely seen in major Western lingerie or mainstream fashion campaigns. Her later work as the first East Asian spokesmodel for Estée Lauder confirmed her trailblazing status. She’s been a fixture on major fashion weeks for the past two decades, walking for heritage brands including Chanel, Dior and Fendi.

Her relationship with Jing Boran, a major star in Chinese cinema and television, has often been in the media spotlight. Yet both have kept the details of their private lives out of the public eye. The two make rare public appearances together, such as their attendance at the Chanel Womenswear show in September 2026, which entertainment reporters treat as events. This privacy is intentional and runs counter to the entertainment world’s very public relationships.

Victoria’s Secret announced its 2026 lineup, officially adding Liu Wen to its ranks and securing her lasting legacy and continued partnership with the brand. Entertainment and fashion outlets noted that her 2026 show coverage showcased her professional milestone and her well-publicized longtime relationship with actor Jing Boran.

Liu Wen’s continued presence at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a major benchmark for Asian representation in Western fashion institutions. As China’s first globally recognized supermodel, her continued bookings with top legacy brands point to an ongoing industry shift toward inclusive casting. Moreover, her capacity to manage a high-profile career and the public’s interest in her relationship with Jing Boran is indicative of a modern, managed form of celebrity privacy in the digital era.

The October 18 runway event will be broadcast globally and streamed online as the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In accordance with their generally private approach to public appearances, no official public appearances have been announced for Liu Wen and Jing Boran together in relation to the show’s broadcast.