Andreea Diaconu is a Romanian model who is best known for being one of the most popular models from Romania. She has done modeling work for numerous brands such as Bottega Veneta, Gianfranco Ferré, Gucci, Prada, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabbana, Prabal Gurung, Céline, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, Lanvin, Hugo Boss, Donna Karan, and many more. She has been featured in a variety of magazines such as Vogue.
Born Name
Andreea Diaconu
Nick Name
Andreea
Andreea Diacon walking the ramp for Michael Kors in Spring 2014 collection
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Bucharest, Romania
Nationality
Education
She has studied archaeology (which she loved it) and micro-finance (which she hated it) via online courses. In September 2014, Andreea revealed that she was studying social psychology at Wesleyan University.
Occupation
Fashion / Runway model
Manager
Diaconu is signed to these modeling agencies –
Chadwick Model Management – Sydney
Storm Models – London
Modelwerk
Yes Model Management
IMG Models – New York
Fashion Cult Models Management
IMG Models – Paris
IMG Models – Milan
Elite Model Management – Stockholm
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Andreea has dated –
Gregory Neighbor – Andreea dated ER doctor Gregory Neighbor in the past.
Simon Nessman – She tied the knot with model Simon Nessman in July 2020.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Measurements
32-23-34 in or 81-58.5-87 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Andreea Diaconu for Blumarine Spring 2014
Shoe Size
8 (US) or 38.5 (EU) or 5.5 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
Andreea has advertised for the majority of brands such as Belstaff, Byblos, Custo Barcelona, Dolce & Gabbana, Frankie Morello, Gucci, Hockley, Iridesse, Le Silla, Maria Lucia Hohan, Miss Selfridges, Ralph Lauren, Reno, S Max Mara, Saga Furs, Sfera, Strenesse Blue, YSL ‘Asia’ fragrance, Victoria’s Secret.
Best Known For
Modeling for famous fashion houses such as Gucci, YSL, Victoria’s Secret, Ralph Lauren, and many others.
First Fashion Show
Diaconu debuted with Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 2006 fashion show in which she walked the ramp for D&G.
Personal Trainer
Andreea Diaconu stays in shape by running for three to six miles. She runs, whenever she finds time.
She also does regular training for an hour, apart from running workout.
Andreea Diaconu for Tommy Hilfiger Spring / Summer 2014 Collection
Andreea Diaconu Facts
Koreatown, Juice Press, and 16 Handles are some of the places, she always visits, whenever she goes to New York.
She would seek these three qualities in her boyfriend – humor, height, and honesty.
She wishes, she had the talent of painting.
She considers herself a mix of Phoebe, Rachel, and Monica from Friends.
The first website, she visits in the morning is www.pandora.com.
If given a chance, she would like to exchange the closets with designers Som Sikhounmuong or Erin Wasson.
If she weren’t into modeling, she would have been either a karate instructor, translator, or surfer.
She has also advertised for Victoria’s Secret by appearing in their catalog. By doing so, she has become the second Romanian after Diana Moldovan.
She also co-owns (with Diana Moldovan) a couple of restaurants, Moo Moo in Bucharest.
She was first approached by a local scout when she was 11 to sign her. But, she was not interested to go into modeling at that time. Subsequently, she entered a modeling school with the aim to win the contest and get those 500 euros (in the form of prize money and use that in the karate camp). Till graduation, her aim was to pursue modeling part-time in order to pay for her education. But, her success in the fashion industry changed her decision.
She appears in Belstaff ads alongside David Beckham.
She can speak five languages – English, Romanian, French, Italian, and a little bit of Mandarin.
She mostly orders Frappuccino light, soy cappuccino, or orange-ginger tea during the winters from Starbucks.