Lana Albeik

Last updated
Lana Albeik
لانا البيك
Bornc. 1995
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Other namesLana Al Beik
Years active2017–present
Modeling information
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Eye colorGreen
AgencyD.Model (Athens)

Lana Albeik (born c. 1995) is an Emirati-born Palestinian-Syrian model and actress based in Dubai.

Contents

Early life

Albeik was born in Ajman, United Arab Emirates [1] to a Palestinian father from Akka and a Syrian mother from Aleppo. [2] [3] [4] She studied film, communications, and Middle Eastern history at university. [5]

Career

Albeik first began modeling when she was cast in photography projects for her friends, who went to art school. [2] She landed her first paid gig with the Dubai-based Palestinian brand Shop Thob. [6] Albeik gained prominence through her work with Hindash Cosmetics and had her first international shoot with Namshi for Puma x Fenty. [3] Previously signed with UNN Model Management, [7] Albeik is currently signed with D.Model in Athens.

In 2020, Albeik modeled the Burberry Her London Dream fragrance with Georgia Palmer, Joanna Halpin, and Suki Sou [8] and the MKS Jewellery charity collection Keepsakes for the Emirates Red Crescent. [9] Albeik went viral when she met Romanian singer Bianca Mihai, her ostensible doppelgänger. [10] She also worked with brands such as Kenzo and appeared on the cover of Elle Arabia . [2]

Albeik and Parvané Barret modeled Rami Al Ali's spring/summer 2020 pastel couture gowns [11] and appeared in a short film for Tory Burch's Middle Eastern fall/winter 2020 collection. [12] Albeik would reunite with Barret the following year for Coach's Signature Leather collection. [13] Albeik also featured in a short fashion film titled The Calling for Roger Vivier's spring/summer 2021 collection [14] and began modeling for the Gaza-based fashion outlet Meera Adnan. [15]

Albeik starred in Calvin Klein's 2022 and 2023 Middle Eastern regional advertising campaigns. [16] [17] Also in 2022, she featured in a photography exhibition for Bloomingdales. [18]

In 2024, Albeik joined the cast of the Netflix Jordanian teen drama AlRawabi School for Girls for its second season as Rand, marking Albeik's television acting debut. [19]

Related Research Articles

<i>Harpers Bazaar</i> American monthly womens fashion magazine

Harper's Bazaar is an American monthly women's fashion magazine. It was first published in New York City on November 2, 1867, as the weekly Harper's Bazar. Harper's Bazaar is published by Hearst and considers itself to be the style resource for "women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture". Since its debut in 1867, as the U.S.'s first fashion magazine, its pages have been home to talent such as the founding editor, author and translator Mary Louise Booth, as well as numerous fashion editors, photographers, illustrators and writers. Harper's Bazaar targets an audience of professional women ranging from their twenties to sixties, who are interested in culture, travel, and luxury experiences.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Burberry</span> British luxury fashion house

Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry and headquartered in London, England. It designs and distributes ready to wear, including trench coats, leather accessories, and footwear. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Heather Marks</span> Canadian model (born 1988)

Heather Marks is a Canadian model known in the fashion world for her big eyes and "doll-like" or elven features. Her high fashion looks have booked her many campaigns, and her career has followed those of other doll-like models, Gemma Ward, Caroline Trentini, Lily Cole, Lisa Cant, Vlada Roslyakova, and Jessica Stam.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vlada Roslyakova</span> Russian model (born 1987)

Elena Vladimirovna Roslyakova, known professionally as Vlada Roslyakova, is a Russian-American model. Vogue Paris called her one of the top models of the 2000s decade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stella Tennant</span> British model and fashion designer (1970–2020)

Stella Tennant was a British model and fashion designer, who rose to fame in the early 1990s and had a career that spanned almost 30 years. From an unconventional aristocratic family, she worked with Helmut Lang, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and Gianni Versace. She worked for haute couture names like Valentino, and Dior by John Galliano and with photographers Steven Meisel, Bruce Weber, Paolo Roversi, and Tim Walker. Over the years she appeared in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Hermès and Burberry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lara Stone</span> Dutch fashion model (born 1983)

Lara Catherina Stone is a Dutch model. She was discovered at the age of 12 in the Paris Metro and later participated in the Elite Model Look competition at 15. Stone has appeared on the covers of W and Vogue and has worked with various brands, including Fendi, Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Versace. She has been represented by The Lions, IMG Models, and Elite Model Management.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jasmine Tookes</span> American fashion model

Jasmine Danielle Tookes is an American fashion model.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kaia Gerber</span> American model (born 2001)

Kaia Jordan Gerber is an American model and actress. After starring in a series of ad campaigns for fashion brands since debuting at Fashion Week in 2017, Gerber won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2018. She is the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Imaan Hammam</span> Dutch fashion model (born 1996)

Imaan Hammam is a Dutch fashion model. As of 2024, she has appeared on the cover of Vogue 22 times, four times on the American edition. She currently ranks on models.com's "Industry Icons" and was ranked on its "Top Sexiest Models" lists. As of 2021, she has appeared on The Big Four covers of Vogue. Hammam is one of the most in-demand and one of the highest-paid models of her generation and currently ranks under ''Money'' and ''Supers'' on models.com.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cindy Bruna</span> French fashion model

Cindy Bruna is a French fashion model.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Romee Strijd</span> Dutch model

Romee Strijd is a Dutch model. A former Victoria's Secret Angel, she appeared in the brand's annual fashion show from 2014 to 2018. She has worked for brands including Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors, and Carolina Herrera. She has also appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arab Fashion Council</span>

The Arab Fashion Council (AFC) is the world's largest non-profit fashion council and an INGO for the Arab World, representing the 22 members of the Arab League. This organization is based in Dubai with the main goal of promoting Arab fashion designers internationally, disseminating fashion culture in the region, and positioning the Arab world on the international fashion map. It includes Arab companies and talent within the fashion industry, particularly fashion designers, models, photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, and art directors. It regulates modeling agencies by creating stringent protocols and strict standards for protecting all the models working in the Middle East region. It also governs the schools of fashion registered under the laws of Arab nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bella Hadid</span> American fashion model (born 1996)

Isabella Khair Hadid is an American model. Hadid has made 35 appearances on international Vogue covers. In 2022, she was named Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world on its annual list in 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Delfine Bafort</span> Belgian fashion model and actress

Delfine Bafort is a Belgian fashion model and actress.

The Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) was set up in 2013 to foster the development of the design and fashion industry in Dubai. It was dissolved in May 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leomie Anderson</span> British model and designer (born 1993)

Leomie Jasmin Francis Anderson is a British fashion model, television presenter, and activist. She walked in four consecutive Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows from 2015 to 2018, and became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2019. Anderson was included in a 2020 Forbes '30 Under 30' list for the art & culture category.

AlRawabi School for Girls is a Jordanian teen drama television series, created for Netflix by Tima Shomali. The series mainly focuses on the impact of bullying within school systems and societal expectations of young women. The series premiered worldwide on Netflix on 21 August 2021. It is the second Jordanian Netflix original series after Jinn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rebecca Leigh Longendyke</span> American fashion model from Hurley, New York

Rebecca Leigh Longendyke is an American fashion model. She has appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia three times and on the cover of Vogue Paris once.

Chaikra Shanti Maximus, also known as Chai Maximus, is a Belgian fashion model. She is known for her "edgy" look while working in high fashion.

Alyssa Fatou Traoré is a Dutch fashion model. She was one of the first people discovered via IMG Models' "We Love Your Genes" initiative.

References

  1. ↑ "KHAMSA Originals: "Get to Know" Lana Al Beik". KHAMSA. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "لانا البيك وباسل الحادي ورحلة في عالم الموضة". Elle Arabia (in Arabic). 8 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  3. 1 2 Gordon, Grace (2 February 2021). "Model Lana Albeik opens up about the fashion industry in Dubai". Savoir Flair. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. ↑ Nassar, Aya. "Lana Albeik". Divaz. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Chapter 5: Lana Albeik". IINDACO. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Al Saadi, Leen. "Podcast: Lana Albeik Shuts Down The Stereotypes of Arab Women". Grazia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "Lana for Harper's Bazaar Arabia". UNN Model Management. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  8. ↑ Venison, Alexandra (18 August 2020). "Burberry Beauty Teases a New Series Featuring Arab Model Lana Albeik". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  9. ↑ Munyal, Panna (3 March 2020). "Sheikha Mariam bint Khalifa launches charm bracelets created by refugee women". The National. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Khalil, Shireen (23 June 2020). "Two women from different continents look exactly alike". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  11. ↑ Sharma, Karina (22 June 2020). "Rami Al Ali Convenes Local Creatives to Spread Hope Through Couture". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  12. ↑ "A Film Celebrating the Middle East". Tory Daily. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  13. ↑ Allam, Roulla (6 October 2021). "Lana Al Baik & Parvane Barrett Star In Coach's Campaign For Middle East Exclusive Collection". About Her. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  14. ↑ Penza, Caty (16 March 2021). "Roger Vivier Obsessions: Model Lana Al Beik Stars in Short Fashion Film "The Calling"". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  15. ↑ Al Saadi, Leen. "Meera Adnan Introduces Us To Her Latest Collection That Pays An Ode To Tatreez". Grazia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  16. ↑ Maisey, Sarah (27 April 2022). "Meet the GCC creatives who star in the new Calvin Klein campaign". The National. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  17. ↑ Mekkaoui, Meeran (15 April 2023). "Lana Albeik Talks Calvin Klein and the Hardest Part of Holding Onto Her Heritage". GQ Middle East. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  18. ↑ "Bloomingdale's photography exhibition concludes". Gulf News. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  19. ↑ Sharawneh, Dana (16 January 2024). "Who is Lana Albeik From AlRawabi School For Girls, Season 2?". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.