Elena Fernandes is a famous supermodel, actress, influencer and philanthropist with a huge fan following. She is a TEDx speaker and the face of many brand campaigns and magazine covers such as Vogue India, Maxim, Glamor, ELLE and Harpers Bazar.
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Elena Fernandes was born on Monday, August 10, 1987 in London (34 years old; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Leo. Elena’s full name is Elena Roxana Maria Fernandez. She grew up in central London.
Elena Fernandez childhood
In 2006, Elena studied for a Bachelor of Laws degree at King’s College London. In 2017, she joined the American Law School and obtained a Master of Laws degree. . After completing her legal education, Elena entered the modeling industry and became the face of many events and covers of fashion magazines such as Vogue India, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Glamor. In 2015, she made her acting debut in the Indian film Charlie Ke Chakkar Mein. She subsequently appeared in many Hindi and American films. She has also worked in various commercials and web series. Elena is fascinated by cats and dogs and has 11 cats and one pet in London and 5 cats at home in Mumbai. Elena actively supports human and animal rights as she is involved in various animal and child welfare projects in India. Elena runs her own charity called I Am the Change and she is also associated with many other charities. Elena is also a TEDx speaker where she shares her journey and experiences.
Elena Fernandez at TEDx
appearance
Height: 5’10”
Weight (approx.): 55kg
Hair color: brown
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 32-25-34 inches
Elena Fernandez
family
Parents and siblings
Her father is from Goa and her mother is from Peru, making Elena half Indian and half South American. According to Elena, her parents always taught her to be independent. Elena has an older brother named Michael.
Elena Fernandez childhood photos with her brother and mother
Profession
as a model
Elena Fernandes believes that beauty lies in happiness and confidence, and she started her career in April 2011 with Vogue India. In September 2017, Elena appeared on the cover of Maxim magazine. She has been the face of many magazine covers and has appeared in many popular international magazines such as ELLE, FHM, Glamor, Harpers Bazar, Grazia and Verve. She works with Ranveer Singh at Maxim India.
Elena Fernandez and Ranveer Singh
Elena Fernandes on the cover of Elle magazine
Elena Fernandes in Cosmopolitan Magazine
Elena is twice as old as the Kingfisher Calendar Girl. Elena also walked the red carpet at the exclusive British Fashion Awards alongside Vogue US editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. In addition to this, Elena Fernandes also serves as a judge for the Elite Model Competition.
as an actor
Elena Fernandez made her debut in the Indian film Charlie ke chakkar mein in 2015. After that, she starred in films such as “Kapoor and Sons”, “Why India Cheated” and “Badla” in 2016.
Elena Fernandes in the movie “The Badla”
Housefull 4 in 2019 and Jawani Janemaan and Laxmi in 2020. Elena also acted in a short film by Naseeruddin Shah. Apart from this, Elena is also shooting for a TV commercial with Ranbir Kapoor.
Elena Fernandez and Ranbir Kapoor
Elena has also filmed numerous feature films in the UK and USA. Apart from this, Elena also works with major advertising agencies such as River Island, FILA and Addidas.
as a philanthropist
In addition to being a supermodel and actress, Elena Fernandez is also a philanthropist. She is determined to change and improve the conditions of animals through philanthropy and her own efforts. Elena is involved in various animal and child welfare projects in India and she runs her own charity called I Am the Change. Elena regularly speaks in schools for PETA and WFA and works to raise awareness for various children’s charities. Elena works with many charities and one of the charities she works with and that is closest to her heart is @sightlife. According to Elena, she donates 70% of her income to charities for animal welfare and improving the quality of life of animals.
Awards and achievements
- Elena Fernandes won the 2017 Asia Supermodel of the Year Award.
- Elena is ranked among Eastern Eye UK’s Top 20 Female Influencers of the Year.
- In 2021, Elena was included among the 24 iconic women.
The Iconic Woman of Elena Fernandez
- Elena won the Maxim World Rising Star Award.
Favorites
Actor: Saif Ali Khan
Hobbies: Traveling, listening to music
Colour: Black
Destination: London, Paris and New York
Facts/Trivia
- In the Tedx show, Elena said that when she was 8 years old, she wanted to be an astronaut and wanted to work for NASA, but she suffered from airsickness, so she decided to become an FBI agent, but she could not realize her dream. became an agent, so she went on to study law and eventually became a model
- According to Elena, she enjoys reading, learning new things, watching series and watching horror and thriller movies.
- In an interview, Elena revealed her secret talent of being able to touch her nose with her tongue.
- Elena revealed in a 2016 TEDx show that she suffered from depression and severe anxiety.
- According to Elena, she was once called a “horrible skinny bitch” on Instagram.
- Elena Fernandes is the first person in Asia to photograph the new Rolls-Royce Dawn.
Elena Fernandes and Rolls-Royce Dawn
- When Elena was eight years old, her parents gave her two cats. The cat lived for 18 years, and it was for this reason that she liked dogs and cats even more.
Elena Fernandez and her cat
- Elena took Hindi speaking classes because she wanted to practice her Hindi accent more.
- Elena is very health-conscious, exercising 6 days a week and avoiding soda and sweets. She believes that a healthy life is reflected in the skin and body.
- Elena said in an interview that she considers Katrina Kaif as her mentor. Whenever Katrina and Elena are in London, they share the same fitness trainer.
Elena Fernandez and Katrina Kaif
- Elena is very active on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. She mainly shares her fashionable outfits and travel posts on her Instagram profile, and even replies to her fans’ messages.
- During the TEDx show, Elena expressed her obsession with macarons.
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