Biography
Who is Andreea Diaconu?
Early life and discovery
Andreea Diaconu grew up in Bucharest, Romania. A local scout first approached her at a public pool when she was eleven years old. She did not immediately pursue the offer due to local preconceptions about modeling.
At age thirteen, encouragement from friends and a cash prize from a modeling school contest changed her mind. She won five euros in a contest and later played Tinker Bell in a Peter Pan themed fashion show for seventy euros.
Career highlights
Andreea Diaconu modeled part time through high school and traveled to Paris and London. She debuted on the international runway during Milan Fashion Week Spring Summer two thousand six for Dolce and Gabbana at age fourteen. At age twenty, she moved to New York City to continue her career.
She has appeared on the covers of French, American, Spanish, Russian, and Romanian Vogue, among other international publications. She has walked for designers such as Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Versace, and Ralph Lauren. She has also served as the face of campaigns for Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana, Belstaff, and Donna Karan.
Education and personal life
International travel helped Andreea Diaconu learn five languages, including French, Italian, and basic Mandarin alongside her native tongue. In September two thousand fourteen, she began studying social psychology at the Western University of Health Sciences.
Outside of fashion, she co-founded three health food restaurants called Moo Moo near Bucharest with Diana Moldovan. She has also expressed interest in surfing, karate, and translation work.
Philanthropy
Andreea Diaconu supports several charitable causes and organizations. She is involved with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and Art and Abolition, which works to end child sex slavery in East Africa.
She advocates for gender equality, environmental sustainability, and the fight against racism and homophobia. Her humanitarian interests also include educational projects and supporting children in Nairobi.
Birthday and age
Andreea Diaconu was born on March 28, 1991, which makes Andreea 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Andreea shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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