Stefania Ferrario Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Sister

Stephanie Denise Kightley also known as Stefania Ferrario is an Australian plus-size model, activist, and social media influencer known for her advocacy in body positivity, veganism, and animal rights.

Her bold modeling campaigns and impactful #DropThePlus movement have made her a prominent figure in redefining beauty standards in the fashion industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Stephanie Denise Kightley
• Stage Name: Stefania Ferrario
• Born: June 14, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Canberra, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Plus-Size Model, Activist, YouTuber, Social Media Influencer
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
• Parents: Russell Kightley, Lilia Ferrario
• Siblings: Zoe Kightley (sister)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $750,000 to $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Stefania Ferrario was born Stephanie Denise Kightley on June 14, 1993, in Canberra, Australia, to an English father, Russell Kightley, and an Italian mother, Lilia Ferrario.

Raised alongside her younger sister, Zoe Kightley, she grew up in a multicultural household that fostered her fluency in English, French, and Italian.

She attended Telopea Park School in Canberra for her high school education.

While specific details about her higher education are limited, sources indicate she pursued a bachelor’s degree at a prestigious university, balancing her studies with her early modeling career.

Her Australian nationality and mixed English-Italian ethnicity shape her vibrant identity.

Career

Stefania Ferrario began modeling at age 16, discovered on social media, but faced initial struggles due to her non-traditional model physique.

She signed with Models 1 in the UK at 20 and gained prominence in 2013 as the face of a Target Australia campaign led by Gok Wan.

She has worked with brands like Dita Von Teese’s lingerie line for Myer, Sportsgirl, City Chic, Bras N Things, Berlei, Fiorella Rubino, Flow Clothing, and Swimsuits For All.

In 2017, she became the first model over an Australian size 10 to be a face of Melbourne Fashion Week.

Her activism includes the 2015 #DropThePlus campaign with Ajay Rochester to eliminate the term “plus-size” for models above a US size 4, earning widespread media attention.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @stefania_model
• Facebook Handle: @Stefania.Model
• Twitter Handle: @stefania_model
• YouTube Channel: Stefania Ferrario

Personal Life

Stefania Ferrario, 32, is single and has not publicly disclosed any current or past relationships.

She identifies as bisexual and sexually fluid, as shared in a 2017 interview with Fuse magazine.

Based between London, Canberra, New York City, and Melbourne, she divides her time to pursue modeling and activism.

A vegan since January 2020, she actively promotes animal rights, maintaining a highlights section on Instagram for vegan food discussions.

Ferrario owns a rabbit named Bambi and enjoys drawing, writing poetry, and stories.

Her hobbies include competitive swimming in her youth, though she later quit due to intensive training.

Filmography

• Embrace: The Documentary (2016) – Self

Net Worth

Stefania Ferrario has an estimated net worth of $750,000 to $3 million USD.

Her income is primarily derived from modeling contracts with brands like Myer, Target, and Dita Von Teese’s lingerie line, as well as social media sponsorships and her YouTube channel.