Malena Belafonte

Malena Belafonte (born Malena Mathiesen) is a former international fashion model turned singer, performer, producer, entrepreneur and creative director. She is the daughter-in-law of singer Harry Belafonte and married to his only son, David Belafonte. Her sister-in-law is actress Shari Belafonte.

Life Malena Mathiesen Belafonte was born and raised in Jyderup, Denmark, but lives in New York City where she was contracted with Wilhelmina Models NYC.

According to a New York Times article on October 19, 2009, Malena Belafonte started The Speyer Legacy School with four other mothers, a private elementary school in New York for gifted and talented children from K through 8th grade. In 2010 Holst and Belafonte won 3rd place in Fort Boyard, a reality TV series taking place in France focusing on endurance and competitions. Belafonte participated in the Danish version of 4 Star Dining, and Come Dine with Me