Andres Segura
Encyclopedia
Andrés Velencoso Segura (born 11 March 1978 in Tossa de Mar
, Catalonia, Spain) is a Spanish
male model
, He is best known for ad campaigns such as Chanel Allure Homme
, Sport fragrance and Louis Vuitton
campaign with J-Lo
in 2003.
In June 2009, Segura was ranked No.6 in MODELS.com's "Top Icons Men", alongside male models Mathias Lauridsen
, Tyson Ballou
and Mark Vanderloo
. and currently he ranks No.16 on Top 25 list "The Money Guys" following his compatriots Oriol Elcacho
and Jon Kortajarena
.
modeling agency
. But the beginning of his career was filled with rejections, a buzzed haircut and a muscular body did not seem to be the ideal image that the European market demands. When Velencoso went to Milan
, almost every agent thought that he was too big and goofy. His fortunes changed when Natalie Kates, an agent from New York City
-based Q Model Management opened the door for him in 2001, despite his inability to speak English
. Kates started him off fresh with four new polariods in his book and sent him to meet people. One of the people was photographer Matt Albiani, who loved Andres for an editorial that he was working on. The next day Andres found himself on the set of a shoot in East Hampton, New York
. After just a few days in the city, he caught the eyes of some of the industry's most famous photographers, including Michael Thompson
and Francois Nars. In 2002 he booked the Banana Republic spring ad campaign and a year later stars in the Louis Vuitton
ad campaign, alongside Jennifer Lopez
. He signed a fragrance contract with Chanel Allure Homme Sport
and became the face of Loewe
in 2004. Landed his first magazine cover for Arena Homme +
for the winter 2005 edition and appeared in the Jean Paul Gaultier ad campaign, with Gisele Bündchen
and Diana Dondoe
.
Velencoso has been on the covers of many top fashion magazines including L'Officiel Hommes
, Hercules
, Arena Homme +
, and international editions of Elle
, Vanity Fair
and L'Officiel Hommes
. Since his debut, he has been the face of many advertising campaigns including Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton
, H&M
, Trussardi, Chanel
, Ermenegildo Zegna
, Loewe
, Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Tahari
and Etro
. Apart from Thompson and Nars, he has worked with acclaimed photographers such as Terry Richardson
, Karl Lagerfeld
, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
He is signed with Wilhelmina
in New York
, MGM
in Paris
, 2pm Model Management in Copenhagen
, I LOVE Models in Milan
and Donna Models in Tokyo
. He was featured in Kylie Minogue
's new frangrance 'Inverse' was in the official print campaign and TV ad. Velencoso received the 'Tossenc D'Honor' award in his home town Tossa de Mar on May 14, 2010 in Girona, Spain.
Velencoso has been dating Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue
since July 2008. He bears his mother's name Lucia tattoo
ed on the left side of his chest. On April 2009, it was reported he got inked with the singer's name Kylie just below his hip, a sign of his devotion to her.
He can speak Spanish
, English
, Catalan
and Italian
.
Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain, located on the Costa Brava, about 103 kilometres north of Barcelona and 100 kilometres south of the French border...
, Catalonia, Spain) is a Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
male model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, He is best known for ad campaigns such as Chanel Allure Homme
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
, Sport fragrance and Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
campaign with J-Lo
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
in 2003.
In June 2009, Segura was ranked No.6 in MODELS.com's "Top Icons Men", alongside male models Mathias Lauridsen
Mathias Lauridsen
Mathias Lauridsen is a Danish model from Copenhagen, Denmark and has been featured in numerous ad campaigns including Jil Sander, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton and Hermès....
, Tyson Ballou
Tyson Ballou
Tyson Brett Ballou is a male model. Discovered by the modeling agency, Page Parkes, he has become one of the industry's most sought-after male models.-Career:...
and Mark Vanderloo
Mark Vanderloo
Mark Vanderloo is a Dutch model. At age 22, Vanderloo entered the University of Amsterdam to study history...
. and currently he ranks No.16 on Top 25 list "The Money Guys" following his compatriots Oriol Elcacho
Oriol Elcacho
Oriol Elcacho is a Spanish male model from Barcelona. He is perhaps best known for being the face of BVLGARI's AQVA. He is represented by View Management, and has worked for numerous notable brands, such as Ralph Lauren, Bally, Gap, Custo Barcelona, Carlo Pignatelli, Missoni, Valentino, and Polo...
and Jon Kortajarena
Jon Kortajarena
Jon Kortajarena Redruello is a Spanish model. He is known for his distinct hair, chiseled cheekbones, piercing eyes, and full pout. He has landed advertising campaigns for Just Cavalli, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Bally, Etro, Trussardi, Diesel, Mangano, Lagerfeld, Pepe Jeans but notably Matinique,...
.
Career
Velencoso started his modeling career after he finished high school, signing a contract with Group Model Management, a SpanishSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
modeling agency
Modeling agency
A modeling agency is a company that represents fashion models, to work for the fashion industry. These agencies earn their income via commission, usually from the deal they make with the model and or the head agency....
. But the beginning of his career was filled with rejections, a buzzed haircut and a muscular body did not seem to be the ideal image that the European market demands. When Velencoso went to Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, almost every agent thought that he was too big and goofy. His fortunes changed when Natalie Kates, an agent from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
-based Q Model Management opened the door for him in 2001, despite his inability to speak English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. Kates started him off fresh with four new polariods in his book and sent him to meet people. One of the people was photographer Matt Albiani, who loved Andres for an editorial that he was working on. The next day Andres found himself on the set of a shoot in East Hampton, New York
East Hampton (village), New York
The Village of East Hampton is a village in Town of East Hampton, New York. It is located in Suffolk County, on the South Fork of eastern Long Island...
. After just a few days in the city, he caught the eyes of some of the industry's most famous photographers, including Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson may refer to:*Mike Thompson , United States Representative from California's 1st congressional district*Michael Thompson *Michael Thompson , American guitarist...
and Francois Nars. In 2002 he booked the Banana Republic spring ad campaign and a year later stars in the Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
ad campaign, alongside Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
. He signed a fragrance contract with Chanel Allure Homme Sport
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
and became the face of Loewe
Loewe (brand)
Loewe is a Spanish luxury clothing and accessories brand based in Madrid and is owned by the LVMH Group. Loewe is known around the world as being one of the very best when it comes to luxury leather goods.- History :...
in 2004. Landed his first magazine cover for Arena Homme +
Arena Homme +
Arena Homme + is a fashion magazine for men published biannually since 1994. It is published by Bauer and editor-in-chief is the writer Jo-Ann Furniss....
for the winter 2005 edition and appeared in the Jean Paul Gaultier ad campaign, with Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian fashion model, occasional film actress and goodwill ambassador for the UN Environment Programme.In the late 1990s, Bündchen became one of the first in a wave of Brazilian models to find success...
and Diana Dondoe
Diana Dondoe
Diana Dondoe is a Romanian model. She was discovered in Bucharest, Romania by Giani Portmann, a Romanian modelling scout. Dondoe resides in New York City, USA...
.
Velencoso has been on the covers of many top fashion magazines including L'Officiel Hommes
L'Officiel Hommes
L'Officiel Hommes is a French fashion magazine for men, adapted from L'Officiel, also of Editions Jalou. It has been published in Paris since 2005 and targets men interested in Fashion and leaves out much of the Fashion criticism.-Related publications:...
, Hercules
Hercules
Hercules is the Roman name for Greek demigod Heracles, son of Zeus , and the mortal Alcmene...
, Arena Homme +
Arena Homme +
Arena Homme + is a fashion magazine for men published biannually since 1994. It is published by Bauer and editor-in-chief is the writer Jo-Ann Furniss....
, and international editions of Elle
Elle (magazine)
Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
, Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
and L'Officiel Hommes
L'Officiel Hommes
L'Officiel Hommes is a French fashion magazine for men, adapted from L'Officiel, also of Editions Jalou. It has been published in Paris since 2005 and targets men interested in Fashion and leaves out much of the Fashion criticism.-Related publications:...
. Since his debut, he has been the face of many advertising campaigns including Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
, H&M
H&M
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB is a Swedish retail-clothing company, known for its fast-fashion clothing offerings for women, men, teenagers and children....
, Trussardi, Chanel
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
, Ermenegildo Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna
Ermenegildo Zegna is a leading Italian fashion house, specialing in men's clothing. Founded in 1910, it is now managed by the fourth generation of the Zegna family and remains in family ownership. As well as producing suits for its own labels, it manufactures suits for labels such as Gucci, Yves...
, Loewe
Loewe (brand)
Loewe is a Spanish luxury clothing and accessories brand based in Madrid and is owned by the LVMH Group. Loewe is known around the world as being one of the very best when it comes to luxury leather goods.- History :...
, Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Tahari
Elie Tahari
Elie Tahari is an Israeli-American luxury fashion designer of men and women's clothing. Elie Tahari, Ltd., the company he founded, has annual revenue of around $1 to 2.5 million...
and Etro
Etro
Etro is an Italian fashion house and manufacturer of fabrics, furnishings and fragrances. It was founded in 1968 by Gimmo Etro. It is still a family business, with menswear headed since 1990 by Kean Etro, while his sister, Veronica, directs womenswear...
. Apart from Thompson and Nars, he has worked with acclaimed photographers such as Terry Richardson
Terry Richardson
Terrence "Terry" Richardson is an American fashion photographer.-Early life:Richardson was born in New York City, the son of Bob Richardson, a fashion photographer who struggled with schizophrenia and drug abuse...
, Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld is a German fashion designer, artist and photographer based in Paris. He has collaborated on a variety of fashion and art related projects, most notably as head designer and creative director for the fashion house Chanel...
, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
He is signed with Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina Models
Wilhelmina Models is a modeling agency founded in 1967 by the model Wilhelmina Cooper and her husband Bruce Cooper in Manhattan Starting in 2010, Wilhelmina Models started a sub-brand called "Digital Empire Modeling" for new digital-era modeling talents....
in New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, MGM
Marilyn Agency
Marilyn Agency is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. Founder and CEO Marilyn Gauthier brought the agency to New York City in 1998. Marylin has represented Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, as well as models like Caroline Trentini, Alice Burdeu, and Coco Rocha.-Fashion models:The following...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, 2pm Model Management in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
, I LOVE Models in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
and Donna Models in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. He was featured in Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
's new frangrance 'Inverse' was in the official print campaign and TV ad. Velencoso received the 'Tossenc D'Honor' award in his home town Tossa de Mar on May 14, 2010 in Girona, Spain.
Personal life
His mother Lucía died in 2002; his father is a restaurant owner. Velencoso has two younger sisters, Silvia and Sonia. They and their father live in Tossa de Mar.Velencoso has been dating Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
since July 2008. He bears his mother's name Lucia tattoo
Tattoo
A tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos on humans are a type of body modification, and tattoos on other animals are most commonly used for identification purposes...
ed on the left side of his chest. On April 2009, it was reported he got inked with the singer's name Kylie just below his hip, a sign of his devotion to her.
He can speak Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Catalan
Catalan language
Catalan is a Romance language, the national and only official language of Andorra and a co-official language in the Spanish autonomous communities of Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Valencian Community, where it is known as Valencian , as well as in the city of Alghero, on the Italian island...
and Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
.