Verina Marcel is a high fashion model, actress, entrepreneur, a Jay Shetty–certified life coach, and holds a California real estate license.

She began her modeling career at a young age in Düsseldorf, Germany, after being discovered by a prestigious modeling agency. She soon moved to Milan, where she signed with the top agency in Milan, Fashion, quickly establishing herself within the international fashion scene.

Her breakthrough came when she was selected by legendary photographer Helmut Newton for the iconic Lavazza calendar, shot in Monte Carlo at the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel. Newton was deeply impressed by Verina’s unique presence and authenticity, which marked the beginning of an ongoing creative collaboration. He went on to photograph her for Graff Diamonds for Vogue Paris—one of the most prestigious fashion publications in the world. Recognized as one of his muses, Verina inspired multiple works, now part of the permanent collection at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin.

Verina later moved to New York City, where she signed with top agency IMG Models and secured major international campaigns, including a direct booking for Guess. She has been the face and spokesmodel for leading luxury houses such as Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Armani, YSL, Valentino, and La Perla, and has also walked the runway for top designers across the major fashion capitals, including Paris, Milan, and New York.

She has appeared on the covers of and in editorials for some of the world’s most influential publications, including Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and W Magazine.

In addition to her work in fashion, Verina has built a presence in television and film. She appeared in the hit series Veronica Mars alongside Kristen Bell, as well as in National Lampoon’s TV: The Movie with Lee Majors, along with additional film roles and music video appearances, including collaborations with the band Filter featuring Carmen Electra.

She has also starred in major commercial campaigns for brands such as Nikon alongside Ashton Kutcher, as well as Mercedes, Cadillac, Old Spice, and Odyssey Golf.

Verina has long served as a muse, in-house model, and consultant for Lloyd Klein Couture.

Based between Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Europe, Verina continues to expand her global presence across fashion, entertainment, and business, while developing her own brand, VERINA.

Follow Verina on Instagram: @verinamarcel