Explore Jon Kortajarena net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Model hailing from Spain who has gained recognition for being one of the top male models around the globe who has graced the runways of brands such as Bottega Veneta. He also played a major part in the critically acclaimed movie A Single Man. Then, in 2019, the actor started acting on Netflix’s Alta Mar. In this article, we will discover how old is Jon Kortajarena? Who is Jon Kortajarena dating now & how much money does Jon Kortajarena have?
Name | Jon Kortajarena |
First Name | Jon |
Last Name | Kortajarena |
Occupation | Model |
Birthday | May 19 |
Birth Year | 1985 |
Place of Birth | Bilbao |
Home Town | |
Birth Country | Spain |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Full/Birth Name | |
Parents | Nuria Redruello Sánchez |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Not Known |
Children(s) | Not Available |
Jon Kortajarena Biography
Jon Kortajarena is one of the most popular and richest Model who was born on May 19, 1985 in Bilbao, Spain. He was directed by fashion photographer-turned-director He was directed by fashion photographer-turned-director Tom Ford in A Single Man. in A Single Man.
Kortajarena was born in Bilbao, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain. He was discovered in September 2003 while vacationing in Barcelona and accompanying a friend who was invited to attend a fashion show. While there, a booker noticed him and persuaded him to give the fashion world a go. His first professional experience was in a Madrid Fashion Week show for Roberto Verino. He left Bilbao, his hometown, and ventured into the fashion industry in Paris. In 2004, at the age of 18, Kortajarena became the face of Just Cavalli for Roberto Cavalli’s spring campaign which quickly jet started his career. He made his international fashion show debut at the fall Milan and Paris fashion weeks for Emporio Armani and John Galliano. Two months later, in New York, Steven Meisel photographed him for Versace. Kortajarena’s other runway credentials include walking for Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Salvatore Ferragamo, Carolina Herrera, Giorgio Armani, John Galliano, and Chanel in Milan and Paris. Kortajarena appeared in a commercial for the sugar-free Fanta Z “Mediterraneo”, a TV ad in 2005 which poked fun at the departed Fanta Lite. Its content, though, quickly drew complaints in Britain and it eventually became restricted to the post-9 PM broadcasts.
In 2007, Kortajarena signed with Guess and renewed his contract again in 2008. With new campaigns on the stands, Terry Richardson photographed Kortajarena for Tom Ford alongside Noah Mills and became the label’s signature male model for the next consecutive seasons. He was featured on the cover of the spring/summer 2008 issue of L’Officiel Hommes magazine, devoting him 200 pages, with the cover title reading “200 Pages of Fashion with Jon Kortajarena”.
The mother of his son Nuria is hair stylist.
He was awarded Model of the Year for 2009 by GQ in the German edition of GQ in 2009.
Jon Kortajarena Redruello (born 19 May 1985) is a Spanish model and actor. He has landed advertising campaigns for Just Cavalli, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Bally, Etro, Trussardi, Diesel, Mangano, Lagerfeld, Pepe Jeans but notably H&M, Zara, Guess and Tom Ford for his consecutive seasons with the brands. On 26 June 2009, Forbes ranked Kortajarena eighth in The World’s 10 Most Successful Male Models.
Jon Kortajarena Net Worth
Jon is one of the richest Model from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Kortajarena's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
He was found by a model-booker while traveling in Barcelona.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Model |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Breaking into 2010 with ad campaigns for H&M, True Trussardi and Esprit; Kortajarena modeled alongside Alexa Chung for Pepe Jeans fall/winter Campaign. He was in the Next autumn/winter campaign and in its TV advert that launched on 10 September, alongside Emanuela de Paula.
In 2011 he was selected as one of the models to star in Lacoste’s $66 million new advertising concept under the new tagline, “Unconventional Chic”. The ads were shot by Mert and Marcus showing models wearing the iconic white Lacoste polo shirts worn over eveningwear. He fronted the cover of the March 2011 issue of Vogue Spain alongside Anja Rubik and compatriot Andres Velencoso. Described as “an icon of charm and masculinity”, Kortajarena was chosen as the protagonist for the special video version of Roberto Cavalli Men’s Spring/Summer 2012 runway and opened the show held at the Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan. For the fall campaigns he became the face of David Yurman for the third consecutive time and was photographed by legendary photographer Peter Lindbergh.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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It was the first time a male model had achieved this and consequently it became a reference in the industry; other models to follow such honor were Andres Velencoso and Arthur Sales. For the 2009 spring men’s wear and eyewear advertising campaigns Jon was art directed and photographed, for the first time, by Tom Ford himself.
Who is Jon Kortajarena Dating?
According to our records, Jon Kortajarena is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Jon Kortajarena’s is not dating anyone.
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Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jon Kortajarena height 6 ft 2 in Jon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
On 26 June 2009, Forbes published its list of The World’s 10 Most Successful Male Models ranking Kortajarena in 8th place. In November Kortajarena was named by German GQ as Model of the Year. Spain’s Marie Claire awards “Prix de la Moda” awarded him Best Spanish Model for 2009.
Facts & Trivia
Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Model. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Jon Kortajarena celebrates birthday on May 19 of every year.
What agency is Jon Kortajarena with?
Hair colour | Brown |
Eye colour | Hazel |
Agency | The Lions (New York) Success Models (Paris) Why Not Model Management (Milan) Select Model Management (London) View Management (Barcelona) YC Models (Brussels) Scoop Models (Copenhagen) |
Website | www.jonkortajarena.com |
How old is Jon Kortajarena?
37 years (May 19, 1985)
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Date of Birth: | Apr 15, 1979 (43 years old) |
Gender: | Male |
Height: | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
Profession: | Actor |
How tall is Jon Kortajarena in feet?
6′ 2″
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