30 Mind-Blowing Facts About the 'Euros of Hollywood'
Who is the Madonna of Albania? And who designs jewelry worn by Beyoncé?
Bravo's new show Euros of Hollywood, premiering on November 3rd, will feature six Europeans who have all hit it big in their native countries. Now they're after the American Dream as they strive to make it in—where else—Los Angeles.
But just who are these exotic superstars? To get you revved up for the new show, here are five amazing facts about each of the Euros.
Isabel Adrian
She's a runway model
Born in Sweden to a Swedish mother and Spanish father, Isabel started out as a runway model and cover girl for magazines like Elle and Rolling Stone.
She's a veteran reality star
She gained fame on Expedition Robinson, which was the original version of Survivor.
She's a career woman
She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and has worked as a fashion designer, stylist, and nightclub manager.
She's one-half of Sweden's most famous couple
She is married to Steve Angelo from popular EDM trio Swedish House Mafia. They are known as the "Brangelina" of Sweden.
She's in the film business
She owns her own production company, LaLa Studios, and has produced a number of independent films.
Massimo Dobrovic
He's a trained actor
Born in Croatia to a Croatian father and Italian mother, Massimo is an actor and choreographer who grew up in Italy.
He speaks the language of love (plus four more!)
This Renaissance man is fluent in five languages and acts in all of them.
He has big dreams
Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Massimo's biggest dream is to one day win an Oscar.
He's had a very busy year
He has five movies coming out in 2014 alone, including crime drama Badge of Honor and psychological thriller Juke Box Hero.
He knows how to move
Besides acting, Massimo has a passion for martial arts, dancing, and horseback-riding.
Fawni
She's an acclaimed fine artist...
Born Stefanie Pschill in Vienna, this Austrian broke into the art scene at a very young age and was dubbed a prodigy for her vibrant paintings.
…Turned successful pop star
From the age of seven on, Fawni has been a successful pop star. Her latest dance single, "It's All About You," was a #1 hit in Japan and climbed the charts across Asia.
Talent runs in her blood
Fawni comes from an artistic and well-known family in her native Austria. Her father is artist Paul Simon Hill and her brother is actor Alexander Pschill.
She wants to be inside your home
Fawni will be launching a home decor line next year that will feature everything from china and dinnerware to bedding to wine and spirits.
She's on the mend from a broken heart
She is just coming off of a difficult divorce from her music manager husband.
Sascha Gerecht
He's practically done it all
This German multi-hyphenate is a DJ, music producer, clothing designer, and night club and restaurant owner.
He's a clothing designer with serious street cred
Sascha moved to Los Angeles to focus on his clothing line, Rockstars & Angels, which has already been seen on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gerard Butler, and John Stamos.
He's a family man with a plan...
Sascha's wife and two kids still live in Germany. His plan is to build an empire in America so that they can soon come over here.
...So don't mess with him
His intense personality has garnered him the nickname "The German Tank."
His music career is on the rise
Sascha's pop music project LA Hero has been signed to Sony Recordings.
Jannik Olander
He got his start in fashion
Danish-born Jannik began his career at Polo Ralph Lauren, where he was one of the youngest managers ever and owned 11 stores.
He turned cotton into cash
He later sold the Ralph Lauren stores to start his own successful (and sometimes controversial) t-shirt company, Gorilla T-shirts.
He makes stars glitter
Jannik is the founder and chief designer of luxury jewelry company Nialaya Jewelry, which has many celebrity fans including P Diddy, Usher, Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé and others.
He has a spiritual side
He named Nialaya after a Shaman he met in India who inspired him to stop chasing money and do something he loved.
He's mixing business with pleasure
He's currently in a relationship with one of his employees--a complication that is sure to see plenty of drama on this season of Euros of Hollywood.
Bleona
She's a diva
Known as the "Madonna of Albania," this pop singer has been a superstar in her native country for over a decade.
She's been famous almost her entire life
Bleona was a child star who rose to fame at the age of five on The House of Pinieri, the Albanian version of The Mickey Mouse Club.
She's a multilinguist
This international star can speak and sing in four languages: Albanian, English, Italian and German.
She has A-list producers at her beck and call
Bleona has worked with such renowned music producers as Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins, and David Foster (Yolanda Foster's husband!).
She's coming for you, America
A headlining and bestselling act for years in her native country, Bleona is poised to take the U.S. pop scene by storm.
Watch a preview of Euros of Hollywood below and make sure to tune in to the series premiere on November 3rd at 10/9c.
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