Matilde Calamai

Matilde Calamai has a slim build, stands 5'9", and carries herself with the polish of someone who has spent decades in front of cameras and audiences. Her look is elegant and understated, a natural fit for her work as a model, TV host, and writer. She was born in Prato, Tuscany, Italy, in 1979, and her Italian nationality is central to her identity.

Calamai began modeling at 14, which launched a 33-year career spanning television, radio, film, and print. She has worked as a TV and radio host, a journalist, and a business etiquette coach, and she is also a published author. Her books include La bellezza parte da dentro, Storie sexy di ragazze per bene, and Pensieri InVersi, and her novel Paola Beyond Words came out in the United States in 2013. Her work has earned recognition in both Australia and Italy.

In addition to media and literature, she is a visual artist. She has exhibited her paintings in Florence, Pisa, and New York, and some of her work appears as permanent set designs for the TV series Il Commissario Rex. She speaks Italian, English, and Spanish fluently and lives in Florence. Calamai also focuses on helping people improve their communication and presentation skills.