Claudia Romani
Claudia Romani | |
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| Born | April 14, 1982 L'Aquila, Italy |
| Occupation(s) | Model, spokesperson, television personality |
| Years active | Late 1990s–present |
| Known for | Modeling covers for GQ and Maxim; participation in Secret Story 9 |
Claudia Romani (born April 14, 1982, in L'Aquila, Italy) is an Italian American model who has been residing in Miami, Florida since 2010. She has graced the covers of GQ and Maxim and was recognized as one of the 100 Sexiest Women Worldwide by FHM Denmark in 2006.
Modeling
In her late teenage years, Romani relocated to Denmark and also pursued studies in England. Her modeling career encompasses appearances in magazines such as FHM (Denmark, Turkey, Slovenia), GQ, Maxim (Italy, Greece), Cosmopolitan (UK), More!, Chulo Magazine, and Playboy Italy. She holds the position of Model Consultant for Miami Life Magazine and has featured multiple times on their cover, along with covers for Semanario Argentino and Gente Sur.
Romani has also appeared in advertising campaigns for brands including Samsung, Toyota, and Ford. Within the Latin entertainment sector, she has been seen on programs like Noche de Perros, Despierta America, and serves as the official model for Mega TV's show Esta Noche Tu Night.
Her honors include titles such as Miss Internet awarded by Clarence, "Denmark's Most Beautiful Legs" from Q, and "Page 9 Miss Of the Year" by Ekstra Bladet. In 2013, she was voted among the "Most Beautiful of 2012" by GQ Mexico, surpassing celebrities like Sofia Vergara and Megan Fox. On VH1’s platform, Romani secured Best Bikini Body 2012 in the supermodels category, outperforming Adriana Lima and Naomi Campbell, ultimately finishing as runner-up to Beyoncé in the final round. Additionally, three of her photographs were included in VH1's 100 Hottest Bikini Photos of 2012. In 2014, she triumphed in Mentality Magazine’s March Hotness Tournament, competing against 64 elite models worldwide.
Spokespersoning
Claudia has acted as a spokesperson for Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia, a cycling event coordinated by Giro d'Italia and Gazzetta dello Sport held in Miami. She maintained this role through 2013, representing Gran Fondo at prominent gatherings such as the Five Boro Bike Tour in New York City and the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. On November 10, 2013, she was present at the Miami starting line alongside professional cyclist Pippo Pozzato and sponsors including Lamborghini. During summer 2013, she took part in the Starwest Celebrity "Petanque" tournament in Arcachon, France, leading her own team.
Furthermore, Claudia serves as a spokesperson for Forza l'Aquila alongside the Italian rugby team, supporting her hometown following the 2009 earthquake. In August 2013, she participated in a photoshoot at Circolo Tennis L'Aquila aimed at enhancing the tennis club’s international profile after the disaster. That same summer, she was chosen to represent her hometown football club L'Aquila Calcio.
In December 2014, Claudia earned the title of "sexy supporter Italy."
Television
In 2015, Claudia took part in the French reality series Secret Story 9, where she shared the secret "Nous sommes les Aventuriers de la Voix" with her former partner and fellow contestant Melanie Da Cruz (now Martial). The pair feigned unfamiliarity with each other to add intrigue to the show’s narrative. Claudia voluntarily exited following Kevin’s elimination; her departure triggered the season’s highest daily viewership on NT1.
Personal life
Claudia has been living in Miami, Florida since 2009. She follows a vegan lifestyle and actively advocates for animal rights.
On March 23, 2019, she obtained American citizenship through the O-1 Visa program, which is designated for individuals with Extraordinary Abilities.
In 2022, Claudia established Help Miami Cats, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding community cats in the Miami Beach area.