Bella Hadid's father surprised her by turning up to support her at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
The 21-year-old beauty was stunned to learn her dad Mohamed Hadid, 69, and his fiancee Shiva Safai, 36, had flown out to support her as she walked the runway at the annual lingerie extravaganza at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Shanghai on Monday (20.11.17)
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Speaking backstage shortly before the event, she told Vogue.com: “My dad’s here this year—I didn’t even know he was coming and all of a sudden he’s in China!
“I’m so happy that he’s here, I can’t even believe it.”
Bella, who showcased two looks on the runway, was very proud to be a part of the show and appreciated the "incredible" effort put in by everyone involved.
She gushed: “Getting out on that runway is probably one of the best feelings in the world - just to walk and feel the energy of the crowd.
"Obviously our outfits are amazing, but to even go backstage and see all the time, effort, sweat, and tears that every person puts into this show is incredible. It is great seeing them watch the show and see their final product. Plus, all the girls have worked really hard to be here."
But the brunette beauty didn't get much time to go sight-seeing before the show, though she's hoping to do so before she leaves.
She said: “I was just in China a few months ago, so I’m excited to be able to see another part of it."
Last year, Mohamed and Shiva were in the audience to see Bella and her older sister Gigi Hadid walk in the 2016 Victoria's Secret show, which took place in Paris, France.
Gigi pulled out of this year's event last week for unspecified reasons, though it has been reported she was refused a visa by strict Chinese authorities.
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