Swimming at a public pool in Bucharest, when a model scout spotted her. She did not want to model. Friends and the money eventually changed her mind, and two years later Andreea Diaconu took her first jobs. By her twenties she was on the cover of Vogue Paris, sharing a Belstaff campaign with David Beckham and posing for Victoria’s Secret.
Today, at 35, Diaconu is one of the most successful models Romania has produced, and still working at the top. In 2026 she fronts Donna Karan’s summer campaign and appears in Vogue France, often working alongside her husband, Canadian model Simon Nessman. This profile follows her from that swimming pool to New York.
Who Is Andreea Diaconu?
Andreea Diaconu is a Romanian fashion model based in the United States, regarded as one of the most popular models from her country. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue Paris, Vogue Spain and Vogue Mexico, modelled for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Isabel Marant, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Chloé, and walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2024. She is married to model Simon Nessman.
How Old Is Andreea Diaconu?
Andreea Diaconu is 35 years old. She was born on 28 March 1991 in Bucharest, Romania.
Early Life and Discovery
Diaconu grew up in Bucharest, where a scout spotted her at a public swimming pool. She has said she was reluctant to model at first, and that encouragement from friends and the earnings persuaded her to try. She built her career in Romania first, and at 20 she moved to New York City to work internationally. She has said that if she were not a model, she would have liked to be a karate instructor, a translator or a surfer.
Career
Vogue covers and luxury campaigns
Represented by DNA Models in New York, IMG Models in Milan and VIVA Model Management in Paris and London, Diaconu rose to the top tier of fashion in the early 2010s. She has appeared on magazine covers in France, Spain, Mexico, Romania and Russia, including Vogue Paris, and has worked for houses including Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Isabel Marant, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Chloé. In 2014 she starred in Belstaff’s spring campaign alongside David Beckham.
Victoria’s Secret
Diaconu was the second Romanian model, after Diana Moldovan, to pose for the Victoria’s Secret catalogue. In 2024 she walked the relaunched Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York, sharing the runway with names including Adriana Lima, Kate Moss and the Hadid sisters.
Campaigns with Simon Nessman
Since marrying Canadian model Simon Nessman, Diaconu has often been cast alongside him. The couple fronted Massimo Dutti’s spring 2020 campaign, a J.Crew swimwear campaign in 2022, Ralph Lauren’s 2023 campaign for its Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold cashmere sweater, chosen partly for the couple’s shared commitment to the environment, and Mackage’s autumn 2023 campaign.
What Is Andreea Diaconu Doing Now? Latest Updates in 2026
Diaconu remains in demand in 2026. She appears in Donna Karan’s summer 2026 advertising campaign, photographed by Tom Schirmacher, and in an April 2026 editorial for Vogue France.
Business
Away from modelling, Diaconu and fellow Romanian model Diana Moldovan opened three health food restaurants called Moo Moo near Bucharest.
Personal Life
Diaconu married Simon Nessman in 2020, and the couple live in the United States. In interviews she has described choosing a slower, simpler life away from the constant travel of her early career, and said that before meeting Nessman she had planned to move to Alaska or Washington State.
Belloria’s View
Diaconu has done something rare in modelling: stayed at the top for more than a decade without turning herself into a celebrity brand. There is no reality show, no constant red-carpet presence, just steady work for serious fashion houses and a quieter life by choice. Her 2024 Victoria’s Secret runway and 2026 campaigns prove the industry still values that kind of model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andreea Diaconu married to?
She has been married to Canadian model Simon Nessman since 2020.
Did Andreea Diaconu walk for Victoria’s Secret?
Yes. She walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2024 and earlier posed for the brand’s catalogue.
How was Andreea Diaconu discovered?
A scout spotted her at a public swimming pool in Bucharest. She worked in Romania before moving to New York at 20.
How tall is Andreea Diaconu?
She is about 1.79 metres (5 feet 10.5 inches) tall.
Which campaign did Andreea Diaconu do with David Beckham?
She starred with David Beckham in Belstaff’s spring 2014 campaign.
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