Tina Kunakey Di Vita, born on April 5, 1997, in Toulouse, France, is a prominent French model, actress, and television personality.
Raised in the coastal town of Biarritz, she embodies a blend of Togolese-Moroccan influences from her father, Robin Kunakey, and Sicilian roots from her mother, Nadia Kunakey.
Tina has become a sought-after face in the fashion industry, often gracing runways and campaigns that celebrate diversity.
Her journey from a small Basque village to international spotlight highlights her determination, as she balanced early interests in arts and sports with a burgeoning passion for modeling.
Beyond her professional achievements, Tina is also recognized for her high-profile marriage to French actor Vincent Cassel, with whom she shares a daughter named Amazonie, born in 2019.
Though the couple separated in 2023, Tina continues to prioritize her family and career, maintaining a strong bond with her close-knit relatives while advocating for representation in modeling.
Siblings
Tina’s older sister, Kassy Kunakey—also known in some circles as Cassandra or Faustine—has occasionally stepped into the public eye through family connections but largely maintains a private life away from the modeling world.
Kassy shares a close relationship with Tina, often appearing in supportive roles during family gatherings and social media glimpses into their bond.
Tina’s younger brother, Zakari Kunakey, mirrors his sister’s interest in fashion, having ventured into modeling himself and gaining minor recognition in the industry.
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Career
Kunakey’s career trajectory began serendipitously during her teenage years when she was scouted by a surfing company while riding waves on a Biarritz beach, leading to her first photoshoot and local campaigns for brands like Roxy, Billabong, and Quicksilver.
This early exposure ignited her passion, prompting her to sign with the Spanish agency Mad Models Management and relocate to Madrid for high school, where she juggled studies with freelance modeling gigs.
Eager to expand her horizons, she moved to London to master English, recognizing its importance in the global fashion scene.
Her breakthrough came in 2016 with her acting debut in the French film The Stopover (Voir du pays), directed by Delphine and Muriel Coulin, followed by a role as a bargirl in three episodes of Danny Boyle’s FX series Trust, which chronicled the dramatic kidnapping of John Paul Getty III.
On the modeling front, Tina quickly ascended, collaborating with high-profile talents like Bella Hadid for Dior’s 2017 campaign and fronting advertisements for L’Oréal, Armani, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
She secured her first major magazine cover with Italian Glamour in 2017 and has since featured in Vogue France, Marie Claire Italy, and Grazia.
In 2018, she became the ambassador for Volcom and the face of Etam lingerie, solidifying her status as a versatile muse.
Expanding creatively, Tina directed her first short video project in 2020, exploring themes of vulnerability and motherhood, and continues to walk runways for brands like Miu Miu while building a social media presence with over a million Instagram followers.
Accolades
While Kunakey has not yet amassed a trove of formal awards, she has been celebrated for her contributions to diversity in modeling, often highlighted in industry discussions as an inspiration for next-generation talents of color.
Notable mentions include her pivotal role in high-impact campaigns, such as the 2017 Dior collaboration that amplified her global profile, and her 2018 ambassadorship with Volcom, which positioned her as a key figure in surf and lifestyle branding.
In 2023, she attended the prestigious Neiman Marcus Awards in Paris, rubbing shoulders with icons like Jonathan Anderson and Amina Muaddi, where her presence symbolized her growing stature in creative fashion circles.
Her acting turn in Trust garnered indirect acclaim through the series’ three award nominations, including at the Golden Globes.
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