Ayyan Ali, or simply Ayyan (), is a Pakistani model and singer. She started modeling in 2010 and has been nominated four times for the Lux Style Awards.

Career Ayyan started her career as a model at the age of sixteen. She started modeling in 2010 and won the title of Best Female Emerging Model. She was nominated four times for the Lux Style Awards.

In 2010, Ayyan was awarded the title of Calvin Klein ‘Beauty of the Year 2010’. Later, she became their brand ambassador. That same year, she was nominated for Best Female Emerging Model for the Lux Style Awards, and in 2011 for Best Female Model. Her music video and single, titled "You and I", was released on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr in July 2014, and was panned by the critics.

Charges and Arrest On 14 March 2015, the Pakistan Airports Security Force arrested Ayyan and charged her with money laundering. She was boarding a flight to the UAE from the Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad. Ayyan was off to Dubai through a private airline when the Airports Security Force (ASF) personnel checked her luggage at the counter and discovered US$506,800. She was presented before a customs judge who sent her on a fourteen-day judicial remand. She was then taken to a medical facility for examination. The $500,000 in her suitcase far exceeded the $10,000 legal limit on foreign currency that an individual can take outside Pakistan in cash in a single trip. During interrogation, she allegedly named several Pakistani politicians and models involved in money laundering. On 14 July 2015, Ayyan was released from jail on bail.

Murder of the Customs Inspector who caught her The widow of the customs inspector who was to be the key prosecution witness in the money laundering case of Ayyan Ali stated that her husband had been killed to protect Ayyan.

Discography Singles "Earthquake" "Making Dollars" featuring Timo "You and I" featuring F. Charm

Awards and nominations The following are the awards and nominations for Ayyan: Year Award Category Result 2009 U.S. Consulate General ‘Women’s Day,. Best Model 2010 Lux Style Awards Best Emerging Female Model 2011 Lux Style Awards Miss Calvin Klein Beauty Miss Calvin Klein 2012 Lux Style Awards Best Female Model Pakistan Media Awards Best Female Model 2013 Lux Style Awards Best Female Model Hum Awards Best Female Model

See also List of Pakistani models

References

External links Ayyan in SoundCloud