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| Emina Cunmulaj Nazarian | |
|---|---|
 Cunmulaj modeling in Cynthia Rowley spring/summer 2006 show, New York Fashion Week, September 14, 2006. | |
| Born | Emina Çunmulaj (1984-09-12) September 12, 1984 (age 40) Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
| 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 an American model.
Early life
Emina Cunmulaj was born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States to Albanian parents from Podgorica, Montenegro. In 1988, she moved with her family to Montenegro (then part of Yugoslavia) at the age of four.
Career
At the age of 15, Cunmulaj made it to the finals at a modeling competition and was later signed with Elite Model Management.
In 2004, Cunmulaj became 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. 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.
On September 29, 2023, Cunmulaj was a telecast judge of the 72nd Miss USA pageant, held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
Personal life
Cunmulaj is married to Persian Jewish businessman Sam Nazarian. They have three children.
She speaks Albanian, Montenegrin, English, Italian, French and Spanish.
Covers
Emina Cunmulaj appeared in the cover of the following magazines:
- 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
- ^ 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 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.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - "Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- 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.
