Mariah Idrissi Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Nationality, Parents, Career

Mariah Idrissi is a British model, public speaker, and online personality who first came to public attention in 2015 when she became the first Muslim hijab-wearing model featured in H&M’s “Close the Loop” sustainable fashion campaign.

Her image outside a London fish and chip shop, wearing a checked hijab and pink coat, sparked global discussion about modest fashion and diversity in the industry.

Profile

• Full name: Lalla Maria Derissy
• Date of birth: 16 August 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Model, public speaker, online personality
• Height: 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Moulay Ahmed Derissy and Sidi Yasin Derissy
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Muslim
• Ethnicity: Pakistani and Moroccan descent
• Net worth: $1.6 million

Early Life and Education

Mariah Idrissi is now 33 years old, born on 16 August 1992 in London, she is the daughter of Pakistani and Moroccan parents and grew up alongside her two brothers, Moulay Ahmed and Sidi Yasin Derissy.

She attended a local Islamic school for ten years before studying Art and Design at South Thames College.

In 2015, she earned a BA in English Literature and History from The Open University.

Personal Life

Mariah keeps her private life largely out of the public eye.

She is currently unmarried and has no children.

She has spoken about focusing on her career and waiting for the right partner, and there are no public records of any past relationships or controversies.

Career

Mariah’s career began when she was scouted by casting director Coralie Rose at Westfield London’s Shepherd’s Bush mall.

Her first assignment was H&M’s “Close the Loop” campaign in 2015, which led to widespread coverage in outlets such as BBC, CNN, ABC, and The New York Times.

Since then, she has signed with Select (2016) and Insanity Group Management (2017), appeared in print and video ads for brands including Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, and spoken on modest fashion at events like Istanbul Modest Fashion Week and TEDxTeen London.

Awards

• Young Achiever Award, Arabian Business Awards (2019)
• Nominated, Cultural Icon of the Year, BEAM Awards (2016)

Net Worth

Mariah Idrissi’s net worth is estimated to be $1.6 million.

Her income has been generated through modelling contracts, public speaking engagements, and brand partnerships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mariahidrissi
• TikTok: @mariahidrissi

Filmography

• The Strangers (2019)
• Corner Shop Show (2014)
• Corner Shop: Zombie’s on the High Street (2018)