Esther Canadas

Esther rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a supermodel, known for her striking features and intense presence. She appeared on over 100 magazine covers, including Vogue (Spanish, Italian, and French editions), Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, and W. Her breakthrough came with her 1996 Vogue España cover, shot by Steven Meisel. She starred in campaigns for Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and DKNY, and was a Victoria's Secret model from 1997 to 2000, appearing in catalogs and the 1998 and 1999 fashion shows, though not as a contracted Angel. She walked runways for Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Jean Paul Gaultier. Notable moments include her 1997 Vogue Italia cover with Linda Evangelista and her 1998 DKNY campaign with Mark Wahlberg. Esther retired from modeling in the early 2000s but returned briefly, appearing in Vogue España in 2020 and Zara's 2023 campaign.

Her editorial work also includes Allure and Cosmopolitan, and she was a muse for photographers like Steven Meisel, Richard Avedon, and Mario Testino. Her work was featured in the 2009 Metropolitan Museum of Art's The Model as Muse exhibition. At 5'10" with blonde hair and blue eyes, her measurements are approximately 34"-24"-34" during her peak, with a 34B bra size. She has no known tattoos or piercings. Esther's personal life included marriages to model Mark Vanderloo (1999-2000), Formula 1 driver Sete Gibernau (2004-2005), and hotelier Vikram Chatwal (2014-2016), with whom she has a daughter, Inés, born in 2015. She lives in Madrid, raising her daughter and keeping her personal life private. She has also appeared in film and television, including The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) and The Super Models (2023). Her net worth is estimated at $5 million. As of 2025, she models occasionally, appearing in campaigns for Spanish brands and editorials. Her legacy as a 1990s supermodel remains influential.