Catrinel Menghia, sometimes known as Catrinel Marlon, (born
October 1, 1985, Iași) is a Romanian top fashion model who is best known for
her 2006 and 2009 appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and as
the face of Giorgio Armani worldwide and French lingerie purveyor Lise
Charmel. At the age of 16, Menghia finished third in Ford's "Supermodel
of Romania" competition, and received the award Romania's Model of the
Year in 2002. She made her television debut at the age of 17 when she appeared in
Cerceii Tai music video from the Romanian band Krypton. In the same period
she signed with Major Model Management in Milano. She has also appeared in
Maxim, FHM and Fitness and done advertisements for such notable clients as Fiat. Most Hot Model in Lingeries.
