Gabriella Demetriades is a South African model and actress who rose to fame after being crowned the winner of the 2009 Miss Indian Premier League Bollywood contest.

Gabriella began her modeling career early and earned a great reputation in the entertainment industry. Following her breakthrough in modeling, she started getting roles in films and TV shows.

Despite being a model and actress, Gabriella is also an entrepreneur who launched a luxurious clothing brand called Deme by Gabriella in 2012. Gabriella Demetriades further formed a bunch of businesses that helped her to make a net worth of herself.

Gabriella Demetriades Biography

Early Life

Gabriella Demetriades was (born on April 8, 1987), in Gqeberha, South Africa, to father Kyriacos Demetriades and mother Kia Demetriades. She was raised alongside her brother Agisilaos Demetriades in Gqeberha.

Upon her high school graduation, Gabriella attended the University of South Africa in Sunnyside, Gauteng. After that, she took her passion seriously and pursued her professional career full-time.

Career

Gabriella entered modeling and began appearing in commercials for multiple brands when she was just 16 years old. She was spotlighted in 2009 when Gabriella participated in the (IPL) in South Africa.

She gained a lot of exposure from her appearance in the contest. She decided to pursue a career in the Indian entertainment industry. The model moved to India and began appearing in TV commercials, which opened several doors for her.

Breakthrough

In February 2012, Gabriella found success after being featured on the cover of FHM Magazine. In addition, she was named one of the “100 Sexiest Women In The World” by a list of FHM. That same year, she tried her hand at business by launching her clothing line, Deme by Gabriella.

In 2014, singer-songwriter Aditya Narayan invited her to appear in his song titled Tu Hi Pyar Hai. Gabriella debuted her Bollywood in the 2014 Hindi film Sonali Cable alongside Ali Fazal and Rhea Chakraborty. Two years later, she was seen in another film called Oopiri.

Other Collaborations

Gabriella established herself as one of the most recognized models in the Indian modeling industry. After success, she continued signing deals with brands. She has done endorsement work for big names like vVyom, Jacquemus, Sporty & Rich, Rowing Blazers, and Revolve. Additionally, she appeared in commercials for brands including Micromax, Nissan, HRX, and Axe. 

Personal Life

Gabriella Demetriades started dating Indian actor Arjun Rampal in 2018 after Arjun divorced model Mehr Jesia. Arjun had two children with Mehr named Mahikaa Rampal and Myra Rampal, born in 2002 and 2005, respectively.

In early 2019, Arjun revealed that his girlfriend Gabriella is pregnant with his first son. Their child Arik was born on July 18th, 2019. Gabriella and Arjun welcomed their second son in July 2023.

Real Estate

Gabriella and Arjun are living a luxurious lifestyle in India. The couple owns two houses, including a lavish Duplex Apartment in Bandra where they reside. Their second property is a farmhouse, which is located in one of the peaceful places, Karjat, Mumbai. This house is complete with several amenities, as well as a swimming pool.

Career Highlights

• 2009 Miss Indian Premier League Bollywood contest (Winner)
• Being featured on the list of 100 Sexiest Women In The World by FHM publication

Gabriella Demetriades Net Worth

Gabriella Demetriades is a renowned South African model and actress best known for winning the 2009 Miss Indian Premier League Bollywood contest. with a net worth of $1 million, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Her charming personality and stunning looks have earned her a huge fan following worldwide.

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