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Biography |
Elena Santarelli was born on August 18, 1981, in Latina,
Italy, a city best known for its beautiful neoclassical
architecture. After years of fantasizing about becoming a
model, Elena finally received a jump-start to her
professional career in 1999 when she won the prestigious
Elite Model Look Competition. In addition to helping
increase her visibility, Elena’s victory also secured her a
contract with Elite, the same modeling agency that has
represented fashion icons Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour
and Iman.
With Elite’s help, Elena quickly became a star on the
catwalk, and she appeared in shows throughout Europe as well
as in high-profile campaigns for Emporio Armani, Genny,
Gattinoni, Laura Biagiotti, Gai Mattiolo, Soprani, and
Fusco.
Her increased exposure led to multiple TV opportunities and
in 2005 she starred in the Italian version of I’m a
Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!, a popular reality show that
put her survival skills (as well as her ability to wear a
bikini) to the test. Luckily, Elena passed with flying
colors and she rewarded her many fans again in 2006 with a
sizzling seminude calendar produced by the Italian magazine
Max. In 2006, Elena hit the big screen in Vita Smeralda, a
spirited comedy starring legendary Italian actor Jerry Cala. |
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