Giulia Maenza (born 15 December 1999) is an Italian fashion model and actress.
Early life
Maenza was born in Sicily, to Nicola, a physical education teacher, and Concetta, an accountant. She has two older brothers, Davide and Marco.[2]
Career
Maenza was discovered at a stadium by a former model.[3] She debuted as a semi-exclusive for Versace,[2] also walking for Dolce & Gabbana[4] (who would become a frequent collaborator),[5] Ermanno Scervino, Moschino, DSquared2, Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, Armani Privé, Christopher Kane, Max Mara, Blumarine, Miu Miu, Azzedine Alaïa, and Oscar de la Renta.[6] She has appeared in advertisements for Bvlgari, Chopard, shoemaker René Caovilla,[7] Topshop, Dolce & Gabbana, and Express. Editorially, she has appeared in Vogue Italia, Vogue Spain, Vogue Paris, Marie Claire, Vogue Japan, Vanity Fair France, and Vogue Germany.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Invisible Thread | Anna Del Monte | |
| 2024 | U.S. Palmese | Concetta |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Mafia Kills Only in Summer | Simonetta | TV series; 3 episodes |
| 2022–2024 | The Bad Guy | Teresa Suro | TV series; 11 episodes |
References
- ^ "Giulia Maenza - Model".
- ^ a b c Veneziani, Maria Teresa. "Come nasce una modella. Giulia 16 anni dal paesino siciliano alle sfilate con le top, da Adriana Lima a Naomi". Corriere Della Sera. RCS Mediagroup S.p.A.
- ^ Filippi Gabardi, Vittoria. "Le modelle di Patrick Demarchelier". Vogue Italia. Edizioni Condé Nast S.p.A.
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle (24 September 2017). "Dolce & Gabbana Trades Millennials for Models—And Wins". Vogue. Condé Nast.
- ^ "Dolce & Gabbana, l'ex gieffino e la top model palermitana protagonisti del nuovo spot". Perizona. livesicilia.it.
- ^ "NOW CASTING: GIULIA MAENZA". CR Fashion Book.
- ^ "René Caovilla Wants to Be the Moncler of Luxury Footwear". Business of Fashion.
