Nazanin Aliza Mandighomi Pimentel ( ; born September 11, 1986), known professionally as Nazanin Mandi, is an American actress, singer, model, and life coach.
Early life
Nazanin Mandi was born on September 11, 1986, in
Valencia, California
Valencia is an unincorporated community in northwestern Los Angeles County, California. This area, with major commercial and industrial parks, straddles State Route 126 and the Santa Clara River.
Development projects continue to be built in ...
. She is of Iranian, Mexican and Native American descent.
Mandi began her modeling career at the age of 10, after being scouted by a photographer at an
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations primarily in California and the Southwest. It was founded in Baldwin Park, California, in 1948 by Harry (1913–1976) and Esther Snyder (1920–2006). The ...
.
At age 15, Mandi performed
Mozart's Requiem, K.626 at
Carnegie Hall in
New York City
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. During this time, Mandi attended
Valencia High School, where she studied
jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a m ...
and
classical music as a soloist in the institution's
VHS Choir.
Mandi graduated from Valencia High in June 2004.
Career
Modeling and fashion
Mandi was signed to
Wilhelmina Models
Wilhelmina International Inc. (NASDAQ: WHLM), formerly Wilhelmina Models, is a full service modeling and talent agency headquartered in New York City, United States. The company also has offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami. Founded in 196 ...
in Los Angeles. She has modeled in print and digital editorials for ''
Vogue
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Business
* ''Vogue'' (magazine), a US fashion magazine
** British ''Vogue'', a British fashion magazine
** ''Vogue Arabia'', an Arab fashion magazine
** ''Vogue Australia'', an Australian fashion magazine
** ''Vogue China'', ...
'',
''
MAXIM
Maxim or Maksim may refer to:
Entertainment
* ''Maxim'' (magazine), an international men's magazine
** ''Maxim'' (Australia), the Australian edition
** ''Maxim'' (India), the Indian edition
*Maxim Radio, ''Maxim'' magazine's radio channel on Sir ...
'', ''
GQ India
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'', ''
Esquire Malaysia'', ''
COMPLEX
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** Complex system, a system composed of many components which may interact with each ...
'', ''
WMB 3D'', ''Modeliste'', ''Bella Petite'', ''TOKSICK'', ''Galore'', ''
Allure'', ''
CosmoGirl
''CosmoGirl'', also stylized as ''CosmoGIRL!'', was an American magazine based in New York City, published from 1999 until 2008. The teenage spin-off of ''Cosmopolitan'' magazine, it targeted teenage girls and featured fashion and celebrities. It ...
'', ''
Sports Illustrated
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'', and ''
Seventeen''. Her ad campaigns include
Microsoft
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,
Ecko Unlimited,
Good American,
Olay,
Shiseido,
PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing is a UK-based fast-fashion retailer, aimed at 16-24-year-old women. The company is owned by Boohoo Group and operates in the UK, Ireland, Australia, US, France, Middle East and North Africa. The brand's main headquarters are ...
,
Missguided
MGL Realisations (2022) Limited (trading as Missguided) is a UK-based multichannel retailer selling clothes aimed at women aged 16-35 years old.
Missguided's headquarters were in Stretford, Greater Manchester until 2015 when they moved to Tra ...
,
Savage X Fenty
Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand founded by Barbadian singer Rihanna that emphasizes confidence and inclusivity and is designed for all genders, sizes, and backgrounds. Along with lingerie, the line features bras, underwear, sleepwear, and lo ...
,
CoverGirl
CoverGirl is an American cosmetics brand founded in Maryland, United States, by the Noxzema Chemical Company. It was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 1989 and later acquired by Coty, Inc. in 2016. The Noxell Company advertised this cosmetics li ...
, and
Smashbox Cosmetics.
On March 25, 2017, Mandi launched a collaborative collection with swimwear line, Chynna Dolls.
Acting and music
After seeing an ad on
Fox Eleven News, Mandi's mother encouraged her to audition for the
inaugural season of the music competition series ''
American Idol
''American Idol'' is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It aired on Fox from June 11, 2002, to Ap ...
''. At the age of 15, she made it to the top 35 before being kicked off for not meeting the minimum age requirement of 16.
Three years later, Mandi made her acting debut with a guest appearance on the
Disney Channel television series ''
That's So Raven
''That's So Raven'' is an American television teen sitcom that was created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, and aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between January 2003 and November 2007. The series centers on Raven Baxter (Raven-S ...
''.
In 2005, she auditioned and competed on the
UPN
The United Paramount Network (UPN) was an American broadcast television network that launched on January 16, 1995. It was originally owned by Chris-Craft Industries' United Television. Viacom (through its Paramount Television unit, which pr ...
talent competition show ''
R U The Girl''.
Vying for the opportunity to sing with
TLC
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Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
, Mandi made it to the top nine before being eliminated during the group performance round. Following a few stints in
reality television
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—e.g., ''
Shahs of Sunset
''Shahs of Sunset'' is an American reality television series that aired on Bravo. The series debuted on March 11, 2012 and ended August 29, 2021.Jethro NededogBravo Renews 'Shahs of Sunset' for Second Season ''The Hollywood Reporter'', April 17, ...
'', ''
The Platinum Life
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Current programming Reality/documentary
*''Botched (TV series), Botched''
*''The Bradshaw Bunch''
*''Celebrity B ...
''—and a couple guest star roles
—i.e.,
The Young and the Restless
''The Young and the Restless'' (often abbreviated as ''Y&R'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in fictional Genoa City (not the real-life similarly-named Genoa City, ...
,
Twenties—Mandi made her film debut in the 2020
romantic comedy
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''The Last Conception''.
The film tells the story of an Indian-American lesbian who discovers she is the last hope of continuing her family's ancient bloodline. Mandi is also set to star in the 2021 horror film ''Dreamcatcher'', produced by
Samuel Goldwyn Films
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.
On July 25, 2019, Mandi released her debut single, "FOREVER MOOD", via
''Billboard''. The track was produced by Siviwe "The Code" Mngaza, and co-executive produced by Midian Mathers and her husband,
Miguel.
Endorsements
In 2018, Nazanin became a brand ambassador for fashion retailer,
PrettyLittleThing
PrettyLittleThing is a UK-based fast-fashion retailer, aimed at 16-24-year-old women. The company is owned by Boohoo Group and operates in the UK, Ireland, Australia, US, France, Middle East and North Africa. The brand's main headquarters are ...
.
Two years later, she became an ambassador for online fashion label,
Missguided
MGL Realisations (2022) Limited (trading as Missguided) is a UK-based multichannel retailer selling clothes aimed at women aged 16-35 years old.
Missguided's headquarters were in Stretford, Greater Manchester until 2015 when they moved to Tra ...
.
In July 2020, Mandi was announced as a brand ambassador for
Rihanna's
size-inclusive lingerie line,
Savage X Fenty
Savage X Fenty is a lingerie brand founded by Barbadian singer Rihanna that emphasizes confidence and inclusivity and is designed for all genders, sizes, and backgrounds. Along with lingerie, the line features bras, underwear, sleepwear, and lo ...
.
In addition to modeling for the brand's Summer and
Valentine's Day
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ad campaigns, Mandi walked and performed alongside her husband,
Miguel, in the ''
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2'' on October 2, 2020—which premiered on
Amazon Prime Video.
Personal life
At the age of 18, Mandi met singer
Miguel on the set of his first music video, "Getcha Hands Up".
The two exchanged numbers after Mandi interviewed the singer for a
behind-the-scenes promotional
DVD
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.
The couple announced their engagement on January 11, 2016, and married on November 24, 2018 at
Hummingbird Nest Ranch, in
Simi Valley, California
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.
Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier (born September 15, 1971) is a Filipino-French fashion designer and creative director known for her bridal, ready-to-wear and lifestyle brand. She launched her eponymous brand in 1996 and has since established fashion houses i ...
designed her
wedding dress
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.
In September 2021, the couple announced their separation, which they called off in January 2022. On October 4, 2022 Mandi filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
In addition to inspiring Miguel's
Grammy-winning single, "
Adorn", Mandi has stated that her debut single, "FOREVER MOOD", is a reply to Miguel's "
All I Want Is You".
Health and activism
As a
young adult
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, Mandi struggled with
body dysmorphia,
depression, and
anxiety
Anxiety is an emotion which is characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events. Anxiety is different than fear in that the former is defined as the anticipation of a future threat wh ...
—with
panic attack
Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear and discomfort that may include palpitations, sweating, chest pain or chest discomfort, shortness of breath, trembling, dizziness, numbness, confusion, or a feeling of impending doom or of losing ...
s as part of the latter. She openly discusses overcoming her
mental and
eating disorder, to help promote
self-love and encourage inclusive conversations regarding
mental health
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental hea ...
. In August 2019, Mandi was featured in
BET
Black Entertainment Television (acronym BET) is an American basic cable channel targeting African-American audiences. It is owned by the CBS Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Global via BET Networks and has offices in New York City, Los ...
's "Body of Work" segment where she spoke about breaking a
diet pill habit and her journey towards healthy weight maintenance.
In February 2020, Mandi announced she was becoming a life coach and had plans of developing a new self-empowerment platform.
Filmography
Film
Television
Guest appearances
Commercials
Music videos
Discography
Singles
Music videos
References
External links
*
Nazanin Mandion
Instagram
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mandi, Nazanin
Living people
1986 births
People from Valencia, Santa Clarita, California
American people of Iranian descent
American people of Spanish descent
American people who self-identify as being of Native American descent
21st-century American actresses
21st-century American women singers
Female models from California
Hispanic and Latino American models
Actresses of Iranian descent
American actresses of Mexican descent
Actresses from Santa Clarita, California
Singers from California
American musicians of Mexican descent
American Idol participants
21st-century American singers