As the daughter of Monica Belluci and Vincent Cassel, it would seem almost impossible for her Deva Cassel not to follow in her parents’ footsteps. For this reason, no one was really surprised when Deva decided to start her modeling career. Although she is relatively new to the scene, she has already caught the eye and it is clear that she has a bright future ahead of her.

Despite having famous parents, however, 19-year-old Deva is determined to forge her own path, and she’s off to a pretty good start so far. If you don’t know Deva yet, here are 10 things you should know about her.

  • He was born in September 2004

Bellucci welcomed Deva on September 12, 2004, a few weeks before her 40th birthday. Deva was born in Rome and her name means “heavenly beauty” in the Hindu religion.

After welcoming her second daughter, Léonie, five years later, Bellucci opened up about having children after 40 and why she felt she made the right decision to wait.

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  • He grew up in Paris

Deva grew up in Paris which she considers the most beautiful city, but also spent time in Rome and Rio de Janeiro. In March 2023, she collaborated with Vogue France during Paris Fashion Week as she prepared for the Dior show.

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  • She started her career as a model when she was 14 years old

Growing up among cameras and inspired by her mother’s career, Deva was inclined towards the creative arts from a young age. In an earlier interview she stated that she always knew she would pursue a career in the arts and started modeling because the “world of images” intrigued her.

Deva had her first major photo shoot when she was 14 in a fragrance campaign for Dolce & Gabbana. Since then, she has graced the cover of Vogue Italy with her mom in 2021 and has walked many catwalks, especially for Dior, with whom she often collaborates.

  • Her mother is the biggest fashion icon for her

Deva grew up surrounded by fashion as her mother had a thriving career in the modeling industry and often attended high fashion events. As she told Vogue, her mom is the number one fashion icon for her and inspired her from a very young age on how to express her ideas through her clothes.

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  • She is interested in developing her career as an actress

Apart from modeling, Deva has started following her mother’s footsteps in acting. She made her debut in a 2023 Italian film, Beautiful Summer, and will star in the upcoming Netflix series ‘The Leopard’.

While initially she did not want to turn to acting, Deva stated that over time she became more interested in the field and began to pursue her interests. She has no plans to give up her modeling career anytime soon, instead she wants to continue being both a model and an actress, with neither taking a back seat.

  • He loves traveling

Deva may be young, but she already has a penchant for traveling the world. One of her life goals, she told Gen V, is to have traveled the world by the time she’s 30, starting with a first visit to Japan in 2024. The actress’ favorite city may be Paris, but her favorite place in the world is Lithuania!

  • He took photos when he was still… a fetus

If you’re one to believe in destiny, then you’ll probably agree that Deva was meant to be a model. In fact, he was already doing professional photo shoots before he was even born. When Monica was pregnant with Deva, she did a nude photo shoot.

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  • He doesn’t follow anyone on Instagram

In recent years, Social Media is one of the most powerful tools. Surprisingly, Deva isn’t as into them as some would assume. Although he has an Instagram account, until recently, it was not verified. Plus, she doesn’t follow anyone on Instagram, not even her parents!

  • He speaks three languages

Deva may be young, but she already speaks three languages. She is closely related to the history of each of her parents and both play an important role in her development. In addition to English, Deva also speaks French and Italian, although it is unclear which language(s) she is fluent in.

  • She maintains her privacy

Deva has been in the limelight for her entire life, but she’s never been the type of person to enjoy the attention. She is a surprisingly closed person and so far, she does not seem to be concerned with her personal life, the public spotlight. There’s a good chance that will change as she gets older and more established in her career.

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