Catrinel Menghia
Also known as Catrinel Marlon, Catrinel Menghia Marlon
Biography
About Catrinel Menghia
Catrinel Menghia is an actress, influencer, model, and supermodel. She was born on October 1, 1985, in Iasi, Romania. As a youth, she was a champion in the 400-meter hurdles, following her father, who was also a Romanian champion in that event. At sixteen, she was discovered by a local agent during a school trip to Bucharest, and six months later, with her parents' permission, she moved to the capital to pursue modeling. She finished third in Ford's 'Supermodel of Romania' competition and was named Romania's Model of the Year in 2002 before signing with Major Model Management in Milan.
Her career reached international heights with appearances in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues in 2006 and 2009. She became the face of Giorgio Armani worldwide and of French lingerie brand Lise Charmel. Her portfolio includes work for Maxim, FHM, and Fitness, as well as advertisements for clients like Fiat. Her Fiat 500 Abarth commercial aired during Super Bowl XLVI and drew significant attention. She is also known under the name Catrinel Marlon.
Since 2012, she has been in a relationship with film producer Massimiliano Di Lodovico. The couple has a daughter, Caroline, born in February 2019. Catrinel is 5'9" tall with a slim build, and she has natural 34C breasts. She has various piercings and no tattoos. With 1.2 million followers on Instagram, she remains active in the fashion and entertainment worlds. Her Romanian heritage is a key part of her identity as she continues to work across modeling and acting.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Iasi, Romania
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 112 lbs (or 51 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- Various
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.2m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What is her connection to sports and athletics?
Before modeling, Catrinel was a youth champion in the 400-meter hurdles, following in the footsteps of her father, who was a Romanian champion in the same event. This athletic background is distinct from her later career in fashion.
How did she transition from athletics to modeling?
At age sixteen, she was discovered by a local agent during a school trip to Bucharest. Six months later, her parents allowed her to move to the Romanian capital to start her modeling career, which she then pursued full-time.
What are some of her career highlights?
She appeared in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues in 2006 and 2009, was the face of Giorgio Armani worldwide and Lise Charmel, and starred in a Fiat 500 Abarth commercial aired during Super Bowl XLVI. She also won Romania's Model of the Year in 2002.
Did you know
- Catrinel is the daughter of a Romanian 400-meter hurdles champion and was a youth champion in the same discipline before modeling.
- She finished third in Ford's 'Supermodel of Romania' competition at age 16.
- Her Fiat 500 Abarth commercial aired during Super Bowl XLVI and generated significant buzz.
- She has been in a relationship with film producer Massimiliano Di Lodovico since 2012, and they have a daughter named Caroline, born in February 2019.
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