Daniella van Graas facts for kids

Daniella van Graas (born 1975) is a Dutch model and actress. She has appeared in movies and on television. Between 1997 and 2003, she was on the cover of many magazines. In 2012, she was featured in the Dutch TV show The Prettiest Girl in Class.

Daniella's Early Life and School

Daniella van Graas grew up in a town called Tuitjenhorn in the Netherlands. She went to an elementary school there. Her dad was a teacher, and her mom stayed home.

After elementary school, she went to a high school in Alkmaar. This school prepared students for college. Daniella cycled 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) to school every day. She rode her bike there and back home.

Her Career in Entertainment

Becoming a Model

When Daniella was 18, someone noticed her at a shopping mall. This person was a modeling agent. They asked her if she wanted to be a model.

She then moved to Paris, France, to start her modeling career. She worked with a famous agency called Ford Modeling Agency. Later, she moved to New York to continue modeling.

As a model, Daniella worked with many big brands. These included Armani Jeans, Aveeno, CoverGirl, L'Oréal, and Maybelline. She also worked with the magazine Marie Claire Netherlands. She even walked in a fashion show at the 68th Academy Awards ceremony.

For many years, Daniella was the main model for Aveeno. This brand sells natural skin and hair products. She was the "face" of Aveeno until 2013. After that, actress Jennifer Aniston took over the role.

Daniella appeared on the covers of several magazines. These included Femina, Fitness, and New Woman. She was also on the cover of Cosmopolitan in the U.S. and U.K.

Acting Roles

Daniella van Graas has also acted in movies and TV shows. She often plays roles that are similar to her real-life job as a model. She says that working with professional actors helps her improve.

She hopes to play different kinds of roles in the future. She once said she would like to play a character like Charlize Theron in the movie Monster. This would be a role where she could look very different.

In October 2008, Daniella was on the TV show Entourage. She has also had supporting roles in movies. These include Perfect Stranger, Love by the Rules and Without, and Autumn in New York.

On January 19, 2012, a Dutch TV show featured Daniella. The show was called Het mooiste meisje van de klas. This means "The Prettiest Girl in Class." The show talked about her growing up in Tuitjenhorn. It said she was a "stand out" girl in her village.

Daniella's Movies and TV Shows

Movies

Television

Daniella's Family Life

Daniella van Graas is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. She is married to Brett Tawil. Brett used to be a sports coach. Daniella and Brett live in New York City. They have three children together.

See also

In Spanish: Daniella van Graas para niños