Elia Berthoud

About

Swiss model and actor who has done modelling work for outlets like Fashionably Male and PnV. He has also modeled for companies such as Equinox, the NBA, Calvin Klein, Lanvin and Vogue Italia.

Before Fame

At the age of six, he started performing in a circus as a trapeze artist. He stayed with the circus for ten years. He was scouted by former model Otacilia Loosli as a teenager, and moved to Milan to pursue modeling.

Trivia

He is fluent in German, French, Italian and English. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live. As an actor, he appeared in a horror film called The Final Party. His work as a musician includes collaborations with Asian Doll and Vassy. He has also released solo projects such as singles titled "RUN!" and "They Don't Know." The music video for "RUN!" has been awarded at several international film festivals. Music videos for his songs, as well as music videos he has directed for other artists have been recognized at over 20 international film festivals.

Family Life

He worked in the circus with his two older sisters during his childhood. He moved from Milan to New York City at the age of 22 to pursue music and study acting at T. Schreiber Studio.

Associated With

He has appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.