Mădălina Diana Ghenea

Mădălina Diana Ghenea (Romanian: [mədəˈlina diˈana ˈɡene̯a]; born 8 August 1987)[1][2][3][4][5][6] is a Romanian actress and model. Ghenea started her career in modelling when she was 15 years old, and started presenting for Gattinoni in Milan, Italy. She is best known for her role as Nahomi in the thriller Deep Fear and her cameo as Sophia Loren in House of Gucci.

Mădălina Diana Ghenea
Mădălina Ghenea in 2019
Born (1987-08-08) 8 August 1987 (age 37)[1][2][3][4][5][6]
EducationIon Minulescu National College
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Children1[7][8]
Websitemadalinagheneaofficial.com

Biography

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During her career, Ghenea did fashion shows in Romania, Italy, Germany, Japan, Austria, Spain, France and South Africa, and appeared in several advertisements including Peroni, New Yorker and Quelle.[9] She was also selected for the international calendar[which?] along with two other models from MRA agency, Catrinel Menghia and Carmen Prodan.

In 2007, she appeared in a video for Eros Ramazzotti's album The New Best of Eros Ramazzotti – Il tempo tra di noi where she appeared as Ramazotti's girlfriend.[10] In 2010, Ghenea appeared in the sixth edition of the Italian talent show Ballando con le Stelle, her partner becoming dancer Simone Di Pasquale. In 2011, she became the brand ambassador of TRE-Italy mobile company, of the dance clothing brand DEHA, and of vintage racing cars Mille Miglia.

In 2011, she also made her debut as an actress in the role of Irina in the Italian film I solitie idioti. In 2013 she appeared in Dom Hemingway alongside Jude Law.[11] In 2015, Ghenea appeared as Miss Universe in Paolo Sorrentino's drama film Youth. With the Italian actor Gabriel Garko,[12] Ghenea co-hosted and supported Carlo Conti for the 2016 edition of Sanremo Music Festival.[13][14] She replaced Belén Rodríguez in September 2016 as the face of the luxury brand Vanitas.[15][11]

Personal life

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Ghenea is fluent in Romanian, Italian, Spanish and English.[16] She has joined the organisation "Artists for Peace and Justice" for Haiti relief. Ghenea donated money for the renovation of the Maternity section of the main hospital in her hometown Slatina.[17][10]

In late 2011, she was romantically involved with actor Leonardo DiCaprio.[18]

In 2012-2013, she was in a relationship with actor Gerard Butler.[19] In 2014 she was in a brief relationship with Michael Fassbender.[20]

In March 2017, she announced on social networks she was pregnant with her first child with the Romanian millionaire Matei Stratan.[21]

In 2023, she was in a relationship with tennis player Grigor Dimitrov.[22]

Filmography

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Cinema

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Year Title Genre Role Notes
2011 I soliti idioti: Il film Comedy Smutandissima
2012 The Mongrel Drama Dorina
2013 Dom Hemingway Comedy, crime, drama Paolina
2015 Youth Drama Miss Universe
2016 Zoolander 2 Comedy Exotic woman Cameo
2016 Smitten! Comedy
2019 All You Ever Wished For Romantic Comedy Rosalia Drago
2021 House of Gucci Drama Sophia Loren Cameo
2023 Dehşet Dalışı Thriller Naomi Protagonist

Television

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Music Videos

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Totul despre Madalina Ghenea – biografie, carieră, viață personală". Viva.ro. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Madalina Ghenea, noua imagine Love Republic – Marea Dragoste". Revisitatango.ro. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Madalina Ghenea 2018 – FameMoose". FameMoose. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Madalina Ghenea, in bratele lui Jude Law. Actorul britanic a fost filmat dezbracat in compania romancei". Protv.ro. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Cannes 2015: Mădălina Ghenea, în ie, alături de Jane Fonda, la premiera filmului "La giovinezza" – FOTO". Mediafax.ro. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Madalina Diana Ghenea". Spletnik.ru. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Mădălina Ghenea are grijă împreună cu iubitul său de Nor, băiețelul adoptat din Haiti. L-a făcut tată pe Matei Stratan!". Libertatea (in Romanian). 13 February 2017.
  8. ^ Alexandra Constanda (5 April 2017). "Mădălina Ghenea a născut: "A fost un travaliu foarte dificil. Am plâns cum nu am făcut-o niciodată în viața mea"". Adevărul (in Romanian).
  9. ^ "Luxury Adventure – Lust for Life: Madalina Diana Ghenea – una dintre cele mai frumoase femei din lume!". Ioanabudeanu.com. 8 August 1988. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Madalina Diana Ghenea : Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  11. ^ a b "Madalina Ghenea | Official Website". Madalinagheneaofficial.com (in Italian). Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  12. ^ "FESTIVAL DI SANREMO 2016: GABRIEL GARKO VALLETTO DI CARLO CONTI". DavideMaggio.it. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  13. ^ "Madalina Ghenea a facut senzatie la festivalul de muzica de la Sanremo. Ce a spus pe scena despre copilaria ei din Romania". Stirile Pro TV. 10 February 2016.
  14. ^ "Mădălina Ghenea, ravisantă la Sanremo. Un atu? Coafura retro". Libertatea. 10 February 2016.
  15. ^ "Madalina Ghenea sposa per Vanitas, che prima aveva Belen, bacia Matei Stratan". Gossip.it. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Madalina Ghenea Biografie, Poze, Imagini, Videoclipuri, Filmulete". Biografii.famouswhy.ro. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  17. ^ "Mădălina Ghenea vrea să doteze Maternitatea din Slatina cu". Rtv.net. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  18. ^ "15 famous women Leonardo DiCaprio's been romantically connected to". South China Morning Post. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  19. ^ "Gerard Butler has split from girlfriend Madalina Ghenea". IrishCentral.com. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  20. ^ "Flirt tra Madalina Ghenea e Michael Fassbender?". Vanity Fair Italia (in Italian). 7 January 2014.
  21. ^ "Madalina Ghenea expecting first child". Toronto.com. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  22. ^ Ciotti, Lorenzo (18 October 2023). "Grigor Dimitrov breaks up with his beautiful girlfriend Madalina Ghenea!". Tennis World USA. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  23. ^ "20 de ani de magie de la primul film Disney dublat în limba română – CineMagia.ro".
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