Chanel Ayan (born Ayan Pillott, 7 June 1978) is a Kenyan-born, Somali and Ethiopian supermodel, businesswoman and television personality. She has worked with a number of top designers including Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Valentino and Dolce & Gabanna. She is the founder of Ayan Beauty and Ayan Skin, her brand of makeup, alongside makeup artist Toni Malt. Ayan is also known for starring in the Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of Dubai, which she joined in the show's first season.
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The Traitors (2023)
Guest starring as Chanel Ayan
(4 episodes)
- Episode 3x12: Reunion (Mar 6, 2025)
- Episode 3x03: Nail in a Coffin (Jan 9, 2025)
- Episode 3x02: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold (Jan 9, 2025)
- Episode 3x01: Let Battle Commence (Jan 9, 2025)
Watch What Happens Live (2009)
Guest starring as Chanel Ayan
(2 episodes)
- Episode 21x131: Chanel Ayan, Justin Simien (Aug 6, 2024)
- Episode 19x95: Chanel Ayan & Crystal Kung Minkoff (Jun 8, 2022)