Hanaa Ben Abdesslem Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem Quick Info
Height	5 ft 10 in
Weight	57 kg
Date of Birth	October 18, 1990
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is a Tunisian model who became the first Arab model to be featured in the Pirelli calendar as well as the first Muslim spokesmodel for Lancôme. She has worked with various noted brands and designers including Anna Sui, Hermès, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ralph Lauren, Thierry Mugler, Givenchy, Vivienne Westwood, Giambattista Valli, Narciso Rodriguez, Stéphane Rolland, Hakaan, St. John, Gareth Pugh, and others. Moreover, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem has also graced the covers of magazines like Elle Arab World, Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar Turkey, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar Spain, RagMag, Velvet United Arab Emirates, V Magazine, and Intermission Magazine.

Born Name

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem

Nick Name

Hanaa B

Sun Sign

Libra

Born Place

Nabeul, Tunisia

Residence

New York, United States

Nationality

 

Education

She went to a college in Nabeul, Tunisia to study engineering. But, she dropped her studies in between to focus fully and wholeheartedly on her fashion career.

Occupation

Fashion / Runway model

Family

Apart from mom and dad in the family, she has an older brother Walid, who had studied drama and acting.

Manager

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is signed to these modeling agencies –

• Next Model Management – Paris
• IMG Models – London
• IMG Models – Milan
• IMG Models – New York
• Modelwerk – Hamburg
• ICE Model Management – Cape Town
• PH Model Management – Prague
• Boss Models – Cape Town
• Mega Model Agency – Hamburg
• Traffic Models – Barcelona / Madrid

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 10 in or 178 cm

Weight

57 kg or 126 pounds

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Eyes
• Boy-cut hair
• Mixed looks

Measurements

33-24-35 in or 84-61-89 cm

Dress Size

4 (US) or 36 (EU)

Shoe Size

7 (US) or 37 (EU) or 4.5 (UK)

Brand Endorsements

Hanaa has participated in advertorial campaigns for Giambattista Valli for Macy’s, Lancôme, and many others.

Religion

Islam

Best Known For

Her campaigns with Lancome, Alexandre Vauthier, and her different Vogue covers.

First Fashion Show

Hanaa debuted with the Ready to Wear – Autumn / Winter 2010 fashion show where she walked the ramp for Vivienne Westwood Gold Label.

Personal Trainer

When she is in Tunisia, she works out with a personal trainer. Her exercise session is of one-hour duration 5 times a week.

But in a foreign location, she works out on her own. Hanna is a morning person and prefers to do her exercises in the morning. But, sometimes gets to do her exercises in the evening due to her busy schedule.

Her exercises include cardio, kickboxing, and Pilates.

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem Favorite Things

• Style Icon – Azzedine Alaia, Riccardo Tisci
• Summer Beauty Products – La Roseraie des Delices cosmetics by Lancôme
• Place – Tunisia

Source – Harper’sBazaar.com

Hanaa Ben Abdesslem Facts

1. Hanaa was born into a conservative family.
2. She was chosen as the spokesperson for NGO Esmaani in July 2011. This non-profit organization does economic help and psychological support for hospitals in deprived areas.
3. She is the first-ever Muslim face of Lancome.
4. She does not drink, smoke, or take drugs.
5. Hanaa likes to cook traditional Tunisian dishes, draw, do art, and read novels.
6. She first signed with IMG Models in 2010.
7. Hanaa signed a contract with Lancome in 2012.
8. She had always wanted to be a model. At 5, she would tip-toe in her house, pretending she is doing a catwalk in a fashion show. Her mom was the first to identify that she would become a model one day.
9. She wants to learn water skiing.
10. Her fashion career started when she participated in the Lebanese television show “Mission Fashion,” which is the same as “Project Runway” in the US. She finished second in the show and got her big break in the Middle East Modeling industry.
11. She wants to create awareness among the Arab people that modeling is a respectable career choice.
12. She admires most the Tunisian shoe designer Azzedine Alaïa.
13. Youcef Nabi (Then President of Lancôme International) got reminded of Isabella Rossellini (Italian actor and model who served as a Lancome model for huge 14 years) when he saw Hanaa.
14. She worries about the future, the most and wants to change this habit.
15. Hanaa describes her personal style as a mix of minimalist and rock chic.
16. She would love to trade her closet with Charlize Theron.