Biography
Who is Tina Kunakey?
Early life
Tina Kunakey was born in Toulouse, France, on April 5, 1997. Her father is of Togolese origin and her mother is from Sicily, Italy. She grew up alongside her siblings with a younger brother who also pursues modeling. The family eventually settled on the Basque coast in Biarritz, where Tina spent much of her youth surfing near the ocean and developing a passion for the water.
During her teenage years, Tina relocated to Madrid to continue her education and pursue modeling opportunities. Her multicultural upbringing provided her with a diverse background, and she became fluent in French, Spanish, and English.
Career highlights
Tina Kunakey began her professional modeling path after being spotted by a surfwear company on a beach in Biarritz. Her early work included surf and streetwear brands such as Roxy, Billabong, and Quiksilver. She later signed with agencies in Barcelona and London, expanding her reach within the industry.
Her career reached a major milestone when she made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week for the Jean Paul Gaultier show in January 2017. Following this debut, Tina worked with prominent fashion houses and brands including Dior, L'Oreal, Etam, and Volcom. She has also appeared on the covers of various international fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle.
In addition to print and runway work, Tina expanded her career into television by appearing in the FX biographical crime drama series Trust in 2018. She continued securing major international campaigns, partnering with brands like Superga, Victoria's Secret, Frankies Bikinis, and Amina Muaddi.
Personal life
Tina Kunakey met French actor Vincent Cassel in Biarritz during the summer of 2015. The pair publicly confirmed their relationship the following year at a Victoria's Secret event. They were married in August 2018 in a civil ceremony held at the town hall in Bidart, France, and welcomed their daughter Amazonie in April 2019.
Outside of her professional commitments, Tina is a regular attendee at prominent international film events, including frequent appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.
Birthday and age
Tina Kunakey was born on April 5, 1997, which makes Tina 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Tina shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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