David James Gandy

nickname

David

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Billericay, Essex, England, UK

nationality

training

David went to The Billericay School in Billericay, Basildon, Essex, England.

He then went on to study marketing at the University of Gloucestershire .

occupation

model

family

• Father – Chris Gandy (real estate and freight company owner)
• Mother – Brenda Gandy
• Siblings – Claire (Sister)

Manager

David is signed to many agencies –

• Select Model Management – London
• Ford Modelle – New York City
• Why Not Models – Milan
• New Madison models
• View Management
• M & C Saatchi Merlin

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 3 inches or 191 cm

weight

91 kg or 201 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

David Gandy has been romantically linked to –

1. Chloe Pridham (2008-2009) – David dated his model Chloe Pridham for a few months in 2008-2009.
2. Amanda Charlwood (2009–2010) – Amanda, an American model, and David were in a relationship that began in 2009, but they broke up in 2010.
3. Laura Whitmore (2010) – Gandy was believed to be from Ireland TV presenter Laura Whitmore in 2010. However, Gandy never made it clear how he was dating her, but they were seen together at various events.
4. Sarah Ann Macklin (February 2012 – January 2013) – Gandy fell in love with British glamor/adult model Sarah in February 2012. However, the affair ended in January 2013.
5. Samantha Barks (May – October 2013) – Samantha Barks and David met at the Glamor Women of the Year Awards in May 2013. They were later celebrated at Berkeley Square Gardens in London and the romance story continued. But it only lasted a few months as they split in October 2013.
6. Mollie King (April 2011 – February 2012 and July 2014 – 2016) – David was in a relationship with singer Mollie King and the relationship lasted from April 2011 to February 2012. There was a buzz around July 2014 during which the the couple reunited. In October 2014, they confirmed the news. This time the relationship didn’t last and they broke up in 2016.
7. Stephanie Mendoros (2016) – In July 2016, David and attorney Stephanie Mendoros were romantically linked.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Cut and muscular body
• Blue eyes

measurements

• Chest – 43 inches or 109 cm
• Arms/biceps – 38 cm or 15 inches
• Waist – 33 inches or 84 cm

shoe size

11 (US) or 44.5 (EU) or 10 (UK)

brand promotion

In 2006, Dolce & Gabbana hired him as its face.

He was seen in a short promotional film entitled “Away We Stay” (2011) with Helena Christensen for W Hotels .

He was the brand ambassador for Johnnie Walker Blue Label .

He appeared in a short film with Jaguar where he was seen driving the C-Type, E-Type, XKSS and the F-Type Jaguar .

Face of Philippines is one of the largest department stores i. SM men’s fashion .

David starred in Magic & Sparkle, Marks & Spencer ‘s fairytale Christmas ad campaign in 2013.

David was chosen as the lead model for Savile Row tailors Henry Poole & Co advertisements and campaigns as it expanded into the Japanese fashion market.

Gandy was the official ambassador of London Collections – Men .

David has his own line of underwear and nightwear in collaboration with Marks & Spencer , called “David Gandy for Autograph”, which he launched in September 2014. In May 2015 he added swimwear to the collection.

Religion

David’s religious beliefs are not known.

Known for

Appeared in the advertisement for Light Blue fragrance by Dolce & Gabbana in 2007.

First magazine shoot

Hercules (2008)

first movie

David starred in the 2010 short romance film Here We Go for his role as Adam.

First TV show

In 2008 he appeared in the TV series Corazón, corazón as himself in just one episode dated May 25, 2008.

Personal trainer

David trains from 45 minutes to an hour, four to five days a week. He has been an athletic person since childhood and is very conscious about exercise, diet and nutrition. The owner of a large frame sees training as relaxing therapy. While he loves food, he watches what he eats. Its high metabolic rate helps it keep fat off. He avoids processed foods. His diet is high in protein, carbohydrates in the form of whole grain breads and pasta, and fresh and organic foods in large quantities. He usually uses vegan plant-based protein shakes.

David Gandy favorite things

• Cuisine – Asian
• Food – Sushi and Thai
• Drink – red wine and Johnnie Walker whiskey
• Auto – Jaguar XKSS & XJ6, Land Rover Defender , Alfa Romeo – GTV, Ferrari – 250 GTO SWB & F40, Bugatti – Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe
• Shop in London – Sunbury Antiques
• Market – Farmers’ Market in Fulham
• Book – The Wicked Joke by Winston Churchill
• Magazine – Elle Decor
• Jeans – Happy Jeans
• Ice Cream – Wheyhey Ice Cream
• Gadget – Blackberry Q10
• See – Omega Speedmaster Professional
• Bespoke Tailoring – Thom Sweeney
• Clothing – suits

David Gandy Facts

1. Gandy’s introduction to the fashion world was through his roommate, who entered into David’s name on ITV This Morning , a model search competition. David was only 21 at the time and won the competition and contract with Select Model Management.
2. A philanthropist at heart, David has participated in many charity and fundraising projects. He has started his own charity, Blue Steel Appeal.
3. Gandy, who has a passion for car racing, took part again in the. Part Mille Miglia He drove a Jaguar XK120 with his co-driver Jodie Kidd, a TV presenter, and they finished 171st out of over 400 cars taking part.
4. David bought a large stake in David Preston Shoes in January 2015.
5. David aspired to be a veterinarian but was unable to pursue a veterinary degree due to poor school results.
6. After receiving widespread attention for his personal style, he took the next leap from modeling. At Marks & Spencer he began designing his own range of underwear and loungewear.
7. It’s not just about modeling, Gandy writes a fashion blog for British Vogue , car reviews for British GQ as well as writing lifestyle articles for telegraph men .
8. David attended the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics and was the only male model to do so.
9. Vogue US named Gandy the number two “Top 10 Male Models of All Time” in 2014.
10. David was from. Spanish GQ named “Model of the Year” at the Men of the Year Awards (2014) in Madrid.
11. David secured the UN position Yahoo! style in her list of Top Male Models of 2015.
12. David was named one of the 500 most influential people in Britain – 2015 (in fashion) by a specialist publisher Debrett , on their list of the same.
13. David was voted in the top 20 “Sexiest Men of 2015” by readers of Glamour .
14. According to his official Facebook page, he’s not only a model, but also a writer, gashead, and dog lover.
15. Gandy was listed among “50 Sexiest Men Alive” in MTV Graphics for 2015.
16. Visit his fitness website @ davidgandyfitness.com.
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