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Xenia Deli

b. 1989

Moldovan model

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About Xenia Deli

Born 1989. Xenia Deli is a Moldovan model and model (profession).

Xenia Deli (born 27 October 1989) is a Moldovan-American She has been featured on several fashion magazine covers, including Elle, FMD Magazine and Sport Illustrated of South Africa. She also starred in music videos, including "Thinking About You" and Justin Bieber's "What Do You Mean?" in 2015.

Biography Xenia Deli was born in Basarabeasca, Moldova. She is ethnically Gagauz. She went on an exchange program to the United States from Moldova and worked as a waitress. During her time as a waitress she met her first husband, American photographer Patrick Cox, and through their marriage she gained American citizenship It is unclear when the marriage ended. Later, she attended a program for modeling students, Deli competed in a 'Beach Bunny' contest and was one of three finalists. The brand invited her to represent them in their advertising campaign.

Soon after that, Deli met photographer Gavin O'Neill, who invited her to shoot. His submission of her photos to a modeling agency resulted in an interview and a contract. In 2010 she moved to South Carolina. Now she divides her time between New York City and Los Angeles.

On 4 June 2016 Deli married 62-year-old Egyptian (of Palestinian origin) millionaire Ossama Fathi Rabah Al-Sharif, on the island Santorini, in Greece. Her husband has three children of approximately the same age as Deli.

Career

Modeling Deli started her career with photographs taken by Gavin O'Neill, a fashion photographer, who showed his work to an agency. She got a contract as a model. In 2015 Deli co-starred in Justin Bieber's video "What Do You Mean?," gaining widespread press attention because of the singer's popularity, after the video was released on August 28, 2015.

This was Bieber's first No. 1 hit, according to New York Magazine. After the release of the video, Deli said, Bieber's fans were not happy to see her with their idol. There was widespread speculation about whether she was dating the singing star.

Deli played a minor role in The Mindy Project. She has said that she likes to watch movies and she loves acting. She is taking acting classes, and her future plans include to play in movies.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Xenia Deli?

Moldovan model

When was Xenia Deli born?

Xenia Deli was born on 27 October 1989 in Basarabeasca.

What is Xenia Deli's occupation?

Xenia Deli is a model and model (profession).

What nationality is Xenia Deli?

Xenia Deli is Moldovan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Xenia Deli

· Wikidata: Q21032089

· DBpedia: Xenia Deli

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