Emina Cunmulaj

Emina Cunmulaj (Albanian pronunciation: [ɛˈmina tʃunˈmulaj]; born September 12, 1984) is an Albanian-American model and business executive.[1] 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.[2]

Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian
Emina Cunmulaj modeling in Cynthia Rowley spring/summer 2006 show, New York Fashion Week, 14 September 2006.
Born
Emina Çunmulaj

(1984-09-12) September 12, 1984
Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Citizenship
  • Albania
  • United States
SpouseSam Nazarian
Children3
Modeling information
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Hair colordark brown
Eye colorbrown
AgencyElite Model Management

Early life

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. Cunmulaj speaks fluent Albanian, Montenegrin English, Italian, French and Spanish.

Personal life

Cunmulaj is married to Persian Jewish businessman Sam Nazarian and has 3 children.[3][4]

Career

At 15 years old Cunmulaj made it to the finals at a modeling competition and was later signed with Elite Model Management.

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. In 2006 she was photographed by Steven Meisel for the Dolce & Gabbana spring ad campaign.[5] 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.

Cunmulaj has walked for Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Alberta Ferretti,Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Hermès, and Jean Paul Gaultier.[6][7][5]

On September 29, 2023, Cunmulaj was telecast judge of the 72nd Miss USA pageant held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.

Covers

Emina Cunmulaj appeared in the cover of the following magazines:[1]

References
  1. Emina Cunmulaj – Fashion Model – Profile on FMD
  2. "Emina Cunmulaj". University of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE). Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  3. 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
  4. "Young tycoon Sam Nazarian | W Magazine". March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  5. "Emina Cunmulaj biography, birth date, birth place and pictures". www.browsebiography.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  6. 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.
  7. "Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
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