Hanganu Daniela

About

Daniela Hanganu, a model originally from the Republic of Moldova, moved to Portugal at the age of five and settled in São Domingos de Rana, Cascais, becoming one of the most prominent figures in Portuguese fashion. Discovered at 17 during a makeup course organized by Anton Beill, she was quickly noticed and signed by the Central Models agency, which launched her international career. With a height of 1.75 m, blonde hair, and green eyes, she has walked for prestigious fashion houses such as Chanel Haute Couture in Paris, where she was the second Portuguese model on this prestigious stage, alongside models like Kendall Jenner and Joan Smalls, and has appeared in campaigns for Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent. Her career exploded in 2015, the year she was named GQ's revelation model and nominated for the Portuguese Golden Globes, walking at Moda Lisboa and Portugal Fashion weeks, as well as for local designers like Hugo Costa, Diogo Miranda, Storytailors, and Luis Onofre. She posed for top magazines such as Vogue Portugal, Elle Portugal, Cosmopolitan Kazakhstan, Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong, and L'Officiel Switzerland, participating in over 50 editorials and shows between 2012 and 2016. Later represented by Women Management in Milan and Paris, Daniela collaborated with brands like Lanidor, Massimo Dutti, and Pelcor, consolidating her presence in the European fashion industry, with a focus on Portugal as her main base. Daniela Hanganu's personal life reflects her harmonious adaptation to Portuguese culture, speaking fluent Portuguese, Romanian, English, a little Russian, and Italian, which has facilitated her international success. Inspired by her compatriot Sara Sampaio, whom she deeply admires and who dedicated an award to her, Daniela emphasizes the importance of professionalism, responsibility, and strong will in modeling. Although discreet about her family, her interviews highlight her gratitude towards her parents and friends for their support in her transition from Moldova to Portugal, emphasizing how fashion has boosted her self-confidence and provided her with a role model for young women around her.