Gabriella Demetriades is a multifaceted personality – a South African actress, model, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Her high-profile relationship with Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal propelled her into the spotlight in 2018. This detailed biography explores her life and career.

Biography/Wiki

Born on April 8, 1987, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Gabriella Demetriades comes from a family with a rich history in textiles and haberdashery. From a young age, she displayed a passion for fashion. At just 16, she began her modeling career, appearing in commercials. Her participation in the Miss Indian Premier League (IPL) Bollywood competition in South Africa in 2009 significantly boosted her profile, securing her third place.

This competition provided invaluable exposure, leading her to pursue modeling opportunities in India. In 2010, she achieved further recognition by being listed as #6 in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World. Beyond modeling, she has also acted in several Indian films.

Physical Appearance

This hazel-eyed South African beauty stands at 5’7″, weighs approximately 50 kg, and has dark brown hair. A fitness enthusiast, she maintains her physique through regular gym visits.

Family & Boyfriend

Gabriella’s family has deep roots in the Greek textile and haberdashery business. Her paternal grandmother established a successful enterprise in Port Elizabeth after immigrating from Greece. Her father, Kyriacos Demetriades, is a businessman who has run “Little Angel,” a craft shop, for many years. Her mother, Kia Demetriades, is a skilled craft artist, and her brother, Agisilaos Demetriades, supports their family business.

Her romantic life has been in the public eye. After moving to India, she dated Ravi Krishnan, a businessman. Later, she was in a relationship with Shiv Burman, a digital media professional; some reports even suggested an engagement in 2018. However, this relationship ended, and she subsequently began dating Arjun Rampal. Together, they have two sons, Arik and a second son born in July 2023.

Career

Gabriella’s passion for fashion led her to graduate from the University of South Africa (Unisa). After graduation, while styling in Cape Town, a photographer approached her for a test shoot. This led to her being scouted by a booker, who secured her a modeling contract in India, where she lived for five years.

In 2012, she showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by launching her own fashion label, Deme. She made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film Sonali Cable.

Controversy

In 2010, Gabriella was inadvertently caught in a political spat between Lalit Modi and Shashi Tharoor, allegedly involving a visa issue.

Favourite Things

Gabriella’s preferences reflect a diverse taste.

• Favorite Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Sushant Singh Rajput
• Favorite Actresses: Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut
• Favorite Model: Heidi Klum
• Favorite Foods: Pizza, Pasta, Sushi
• Favorite Film: Crash (2004)
• Favorite Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
• Favorite Restaurants: Wafu, La Parada, Five Flies (Cape Town), Nido, Suzette, Kofuku, Pali Village Cafe, Olive (Mumbai), Bukhara (New Delhi)
• Favorite City: Cape Town
• Favorite Music Artists: The Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, Bon Iver, The National, Muse, The Black Keys, Bob Dylan, Coldplay, Van Morrison
• Dream Car: Audi A8
• Favorite Fashion Brands: Lanvin, Paul Smith, Marni, Nike, Gucci, Chloe, Isabel Marant

Facts

Beyond her professional life, Gabriella has several interesting personal traits.

• She is a dog lover.
• She’s a sports enthusiast, particularly enjoying football.
• She has an extensive boot collection, boasting over 100 pairs.

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