Lana Albeik
Lana Albeik | |
|---|---|
لانا البيك | |
| Born | c. 1995 Ajman, United Arab Emirates |
| Other names | Lana Al Beik |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Eye color | Green |
| Agency | D.Model (Athens) |
Lana Albeik (born c. 1995) is an Emirati-born Palestinian-Syrian model and actress based in Dubai.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "KHAMSA Originals: "Get to Know" Lana Al Beik". KHAMSA. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "لانا البيك وباسل الحادي ورحلة في عالم الموضة". Elle Arabia (in Arabic). 8 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b Gordon, Grace (2 February 2021). "Model Lana Albeik opens up about the fashion industry in Dubai". Savoir Flair. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Nassar, Aya. "Lana Albeik". Divaz. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Chapter 5: Lana Albeik". IINDACO. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Al Saadi, Leen. "Podcast: Lana Albeik Shuts Down The Stereotypes of Arab Women". Grazia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Lana for Harper's Bazaar Arabia". UNN Model Management. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Venison, Alexandra (18 August 2020). "Burberry Beauty Teases a New Series Featuring Arab Model Lana Albeik". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Munyal, Panna (3 March 2020). "Sheikha Mariam bint Khalifa launches charm bracelets created by refugee women". The National. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Khalil, Shireen (23 June 2020). "Two women from different continents look exactly alike". News.com.au. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Sharma, Karina (22 June 2020). "Rami Al Ali Convenes Local Creatives to Spread Hope Through Couture". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "A Film Celebrating the Middle East". Tory Daily. 24 September 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Al Saadi, Leen. "Meera Adnan Introduces Us To Her Latest Collection That Pays An Ode To Tatreez". Grazia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Maisey, Sarah (27 April 2022). "Meet the GCC creatives who star in the new Calvin Klein campaign". The National. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Bloomingdale's photography exhibition concludes". Gulf News. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Sharawneh, Dana (16 January 2024). "Who is Lana Albeik From AlRawabi School For Girls, Season 2?". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Lana Albeik at D.Model
- Lana Albeik at IMDb