Mădălina Diana Ghenea Bio: Age, Partner, Parents, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Movies, Wikipedia

Biography

Mădălina Diana Ghenea (born August 8, 1987, in Slatina, Romania) is a talented Romanian actress and model.

Growing up on a small farm alongside her mother, a veterinarian, she began her modeling career at age 14, moving to Milan to work for Gattinoni.

Fluent in Romanian, Italian, Spanish, and English, Ghenea gained prominence in Italy through a 2007 music video with Eros Ramazzotti and her 2010 appearance on Ballando con le Stelle.

Her film credits include roles in Dom Hemingway (2013), Youth (2015) as Miss Universe, Zoolander 2 (2016), House of Gucci (2021) as Sophia Loren, and the thriller Deep Fear (2023). An international activist, she supports organizations like Artists for Peace and Justice and has donated to healthcare renovations in her hometown.

Romanian actress and model
Mădălina Diana Ghenea
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mădălina Diana Ghenea
Born:	8 August 1987 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Slatina, Romania
Nationality:	Romanian
Education:	Ion Minulescu National College
Height:	1.8 m
Parents:	Constanța Ghenea, Dumitru Ghenea
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Leonardo DiCaprio (2011), Gerard Butler (2012-2013), Michael Fassbender (2013-2014), Matei Stratan (2015), Grigor Dimitrov (2023), Eros Ramazzotti (2007)
Children:	Charlotte Stratan
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Mădălina Diana Ghenea was born on August 8, 1987, in Slatina, Olt County, Romania.

She is of Romanian ethnicity and practices Eastern Orthodox Christianity, reflecting the predominant faith in her home country.

Ghenea is the daughter of Constanța Ghenea, a veterinarian, and Dumitru Ghenea. No information is available regarding siblings, suggesting she may be an only child or that such details are private.

Growing up on a small farm in Romania, Ghenea often accompanied her mother on veterinary visits to nearby villages, shaping her early connection to rural life.

She attended Ion Minulescu National College in Slatina for her education, but was expelled from high school around age 15 after participating in a lingerie photo shoot for a magazine. This incident prompted her move to Italy, where she launched her modeling career, marking the start of her journey in fashion and entertainment.

Career

Mădălina Diana Ghenea began her modeling career at just 14, after being discovered by an Italian modeling agency that brought her to Milan to work with the prestigious fashion house Gattinoni.

Fluent in Romanian, Italian, Spanish, and English, she quickly built an international reputation, appearing in major runway shows and fashion campaigns across Europe. Her breakthrough moment came in 2007 when she starred in Eros Ramazzotti’s music video Il Tempo Tra di Noi, earning widespread recognition in Italy and beyond.

Transitioning from modeling to acting, Ghenea made her film debut in the 2011 Italian comedy I soliti idioti: Il film. She achieved global attention with standout roles in Dom Hemingway (2013) opposite Jude Law and Youth (2015), directed by Paolo Sorrentino, where she portrayed Miss Universe.

Her filmography continued to grow with appearances in Zoolander 2 (2016), where she played a captivating model, and House of Gucci (2021), in which she embodied the legendary Sophia Loren. In 2023, she took on a more action-driven role in the thriller Deep Fear, portraying a yachtswoman battling drug traffickers and sharks — a performance that highlighted her range and resilience.

Beyond the screen and runway, Ghenea became a household name in Italy after competing on Ballando con le Stelle (Italy’s Dancing with the Stars) in 2010. Off-camera, she has shown deep commitment to philanthropy, supporting initiatives like Artists for Peace and Justice and contributing to hospital renovations in her hometown of Slatina, Romania.

With a career that spans modeling, film, television, and humanitarian work, Mădălina Ghenea continues to shine as one of Europe’s most versatile and influential talents — a true embodiment of beauty, grace, and purpose.

Social Media

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Personal Life

Mădălina Diana Ghenea was born on August 8, 1987, making her 38 years old.

She stands at a height of 1.80 meters (5 feet 11 inches).

Ghenea has never been married and does not have a husband, based on available public records.

She has one biological child, a daughter, Charlotte Stratan, who is sometimes also known as Lola Stratan, born on April 5, 2017, following a difficult labor; the father is Romanian businessman Matei Stratan.

Additionally, Ghenea and Stratan care for an adopted son named Nor Stratan from Haiti.

Her dating history includes several high-profile relationships. In late 2011, she was romantically linked with actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

This was followed by a relationship with actor Gerard Butler from 2012 to 2013, which ended in a split. In 2013–2014, she dated actor Michael Fassbender briefly.

Ghenea began dating Matei Stratan around 2015, leading to the birth of their daughter, though the couple later separated.

In 2023, she was in a relationship with tennis player Grigor Dimitrov, which has since ended.

Earlier rumors have connected her to singer Eros Ramazzotti around 2007, coinciding with her appearance in his music video, though details remain unconfirmed.

As of now, there are no reports of her being in a current relationship.

Net Worth

Mădălina Diana Ghenea‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million, primarily derived from her successful modeling career starting at age 15 with Gattinoni in Milan, high-profile acting roles in films like Youth (2015), Zoolander 2 (2016), and House of Gucci (2021), television appearances such as Ballando con le Stelle (2010), and brand ambassadorships.

Filmography

Movies

• 2011: I soliti idioti: Il film – Minor role (Italian comedy)
• 2013: Dom Hemingway – Supporting role
• 2015: Youth – Miss Universe
• 2016: Zoolander 2 – Seductive character
• 2021: House of Gucci – Sophia Loren
• 2023: Deep Fear – Naomi (lead role, yachtswoman)

TV Shows

• 2010: Ballando con le Stelle (Italy’s Dancing with the Stars) – Contestant

Music Videos

• 2007: Il Tempo Tra di Noi by Eros Ramazzotti – Featured role

Modeling

• Began modeling at age 14 for Gattinoni in Milan (2001).
• Worked in fashion shows and campaigns across Europe, leveraging fluency in Romanian, Italian, Spanish, and English.
• Appeared in a lingerie photo shoot for a magazine at age 15, which led to her move to Italy.

Other

• Brand ambassadorships and endorsements, contributing to her public profile and net worth.