David Gandy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Gandy
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David James Gandy
19 February 1980 Billericay, Essex, England
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| Partner(s) | Stephanie Mendoros (2016–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
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David James Gandy (born 19 February 1980) is an English model who became famous after winning a modeling contest on TV. Many people consider him one of the most successful male models ever. He has earned more money than any other male model and has appeared on the Forbes list of highest-paid models. For many years, he was the main male model for the famous brand Dolce & Gabbana.
When Gandy started his career, most male models were very thin. Gandy's muscular body was different, and it helped change the look of men's fashion. Because he was so popular, he appeared on many magazine covers and in photo shoots. He has also used his fame to do other interesting things. He writes a blog for British Vogue, reviews cars for the magazine GQ, and works with charities.
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Modeling Career
How He Got Started
Gandy was born in Billericay, a town in Essex, England. When he was young, he wanted to be a veterinarian and work with animals. However, his school grades weren't high enough to study to become a vet. While studying computers at the University of Gloucestershire, his roommate secretly entered him into a modeling competition on a TV show called This Morning.
Gandy, who was 21 at the time, won the competition. The prize was a contract with a top modeling agency in London. The next year, he decided to leave the university to become a full-time model.
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Famous Modeling Work
In his early career, Gandy modeled for many well-known companies. These included Marks & Spencer, Hugo Boss, and H&M. In 2006, he became the main model for the Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. He appeared in their ads and fashion shows for many years. He worked with famous female supermodels like Scarlett Johansson and Naomi Campbell.
Gandy is most famous for a 2007 ad for Dolce & Gabbana's fragrance "Light Blue." The ad was a huge success online. It even appeared on a giant 50-foot billboard in Times Square in New York City. He also appeared in a 2008 calendar for the brand.
In 2011, Dolce & Gabbana released a large photo book called David Gandy by Dolce & Gabbana. The book showed pictures from their years of working together. In the years that followed, Gandy continued to be a top model. He worked for brands like Banana Republic and was a brand ambassador for Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
In 2013, he appeared in a new "Light Blue" ad campaign. It was filmed on the beautiful island of Capri in Italy. The same year, he was in a Christmas ad for Marks & Spencer with actress Helena Bonham Carter and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Other Projects
Fashion and Events
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In 2010, Gandy released a mobile app called the "David Gandy Men's Style Guide." The app gave fashion advice to men and became very popular.
He also helped the British Fashion Council create "London Collections: Men," which is now a major part of London Fashion Week.
One of his most famous moments was at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. He was the only male model to walk down a special catwalk shaped like the British flag. He walked alongside famous models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. For the event, he wore a special gold suit made by British designer Paul Smith.
Writing and Racing
Since 2011, Gandy has written a blog for the British Vogue website. He writes about his career, fashion, cars, and his life in London. He also works as an official car reviewer for the British version of GQ magazine.
Gandy loves cars and racing. In 2012, he got his racing license. The next year, he drove in the Mille Miglia, a famous 1,000-mile car race in Italy. He drove a classic 1950 XK120 car as part of "Team Jaguar." During the race, another car pushed him and his co-driver, Yasmin Le Bon, off the road, damaging their vintage car. They managed to get back in the race and finished 158th out of 415 cars.
In 2013, the The Daily Telegraph newspaper announced that Gandy would be a regular writer for their new men's lifestyle section.
Awards and Recognition
Gandy has won several awards for his work in modeling.
- In 2008, a Spanish magazine named him the "Most Beautiful International Male Face."
- In 2009, Forbes magazine ranked him as the world's third most successful male model.
- In 2010, he was the first man ever to be nominated for "Model of the Year" by the British Fashion Council.
- In 2013, Forbes ranked him as the second highest-earning male model in the world.
- Readers of magazines like Glamour and Cosmopolitan have often voted him as one of the most attractive men.
- GQ magazine has named him one of the best-dressed and most influential men in Britain.
Personal Life
Gandy lives near Richmond Park in London. His long-term partner is Stephanie Mendoros, a lawyer. They have two daughters and enjoy taking family holidays to Greece.
See also
In Spanish: David Gandy para niños
