Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian | |
|---|---|
 Emina Cunmulaj modeling in Cynthia Rowley spring/summer 2006 show, New York Fashion Week, 14 September 2006. | |
| Born | Emina Çunmulaj September 12, 1984 |
| Spouse | Sam Nazarian |
| Children | 3 |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | dark brown |
| Eye color | brown |
| Agency | Elite Model Management |
Emina Cunmulaj (Albanian pronunciation: [ɛˈmina tʃunˈmulaj]; born September 12, 1984) is a Montenegrin-American model and business executive of Albanian descent.[1] [2]Born in Farmington Hills, Michigan in 1984 to Albanian parents from Montenegro, Cunmulaj was discovered at the age of 15 when she reached the final round at a modeling competition.[3]
Early life[edit]
Cunmulaj was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States to Albanian parents from Podgorica, Montenegro. She moved to Montenegro (then a republic of Yugoslavia) at the age of four in 1988.[citation needed] Cunmulaj speaks fluent Albanian, Montenegrin English, Italian, French and Spanish.[citation needed]. Cunmulaj is of Albanian descent.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Cunmulaj is married to Persian Jewish businessman Sam Nazarian and has 3 children.[5][6]
Career[edit]
At 15 years old Cunmulaj made it to the finals at a modeling competition and was later signed with Elite Model Management.[citation needed]
In 2004 Cunmulaj becomes the face of Etro and Just Cavalli. Cunmulaj also made her debut in Paris for Yves Saint Laurent, Viktor & Rolf and Dries Van Noten.[citation needed] In 2006 she was photographed by Steven Meisel for the Dolce & Gabbana spring ad campaign.[7] In 2007 she was photographed for the cover of the magazine Surface and was part of Jean Paul Gaultier and Bottega Veneta spring ad campaign.[citation needed]
Cunmulaj has walked for Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Hermès, and Jean Paul Gaultier.[8][9][7]
On September 29, 2023, Cunmulaj was telecast judge of the 72nd Miss USA pageant held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
Covers[edit]
Emina Cunmulaj appeared in the cover of the following magazines:[1]
- Kosovo: Teuta (magazine)|Teuta - January & November 2009,
- Canada: Fashion - August 2007
- France: France Soir - April 2006; Stiletto (spécial mode) - Spring 2007
- Germany: Elle - July 2008, November 2009 & February 2010
- Italy: Marie Claire - November 2005
- Mexico: Vogue - March 2007
- UK: Harper's Bazaar - September 2008
- United States: Surface - October 2007
References[edit]
- ^ a b Emina Cunmulaj – Fashion Model – Profile on FMD
- ^ Look, Elite Model. "Elite Model Look Serbia Returns For 2023!". Elite Model Look. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ "Emina Cunmulaj". University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE). Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Look, Elite Model. "Elite Model Look Serbia Returns For 2023!". Elite Model Look. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
- ^ Garvey, Marianne; Niemietz, Brian; Coleman, Oli; Maresca, Rachel (June 23, 2015), "King of clubs Sam Nazarian throws an ace party for Mexico wedding to model Emina Cunmulaj", New York Daily News
- ^ "Young tycoon Sam Nazarian | W Magazine". March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Emina Cunmulaj biography, birth date, birth place and pictures". www.browsebiography.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Limited, Alamy. "Versace Milan Ready to Wear S S Model Emina Cunmulaj very long straight brunette hair highlights wearing printed chiffon Stock Photo - Alamy". www.alamy.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
