Imaan Hammam is [showcurrentage month=”10″ day=”5″ year=”1996″ template=”1″] year old Dutch Model who is of Egyptian and Moroccan descent. She has worked with some of the top fashion brands, from Versace, Tom Ford, Dior, Burberry and many more.
Get a quick biography on this popular model. We will highlight 27 Imaan Hammam facts such as her age, birthday, height, ethnicity, family and more.
Age/Birthday. Imaan Hammam is [showcurrentage month=”10″ day=”5″ year=”1996″ template=”1″] years old. Her birthday is October 5, 1996. Her Zodiac sign is Libra.
Birthplace. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ethnicity. Her ethnicity is of Moroccan and Egyptian descent. She explains in an interview with Allure why she considers herself a black woman rather than Middle Eastern. “I’m half Moroccan, half Egyptian, and I was born in Amsterdam. I’m Muslim, and I’m superproud of my heritage and of my roots. I want to be a role model for young girls who are struggling with racism or struggling with their looks or with their skin color. I had Naomi Campbell, who I looked up to as a black powerful woman. But there aren’t many Arabic models, and being an African-Arabic model, I’m trying to open doors for more Arabic girls
Parents. She has an Egyptian father and a Moroccan mother.
Siblings. She has a sister Aicha Hammam
She Speaks Three Languages. Imaan is fluent in English, Dutch and Arabic.
Religion. She is Muslim
Boyfriend. Imaan has dated fellow model Naleye Junior
How She Got Into Modeling? She was walking in Amsterdam Central Station at 13 years old and
She Loves Her Curly Hair. Hammam has admitted that when she started her modeling career she was addicted to straightening her hair. When she made the choice to embrace her natural curls, her career took off.
How Tall is She? Imaan Hammam’s height is 5ft 10in
Measurements. Her bust waist and hips are 32”-24”-35”
Eye Color. She has brown eyes.
Models She Looks Up To. Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bundchen and Coco Rocha.
Dream Modeling Job? She would love to do a shoot in the desert. She explained that “My grandmother grew up in the Sahara. The desert is a special place for me.”
Her Most Memorable Fashion Industry Experience. Speaking with L’Officiel Singapore, Imaan explained what her most memorable fashion industry experience was. “Right after I walked a Versace show, Naomi Campbell came up to me backstage and complimented my walk. That was so encouraging coming from a supermodel like her. She’s been my hero since I started modelling and I will never forget that moment!”
She Loves to Cook. Imaan Hammam has a passion for food and also cooking. Speaking with The Fashionography, she made it known that “I want to become that kind of home cook who can make a great dish out of anything in the fridge.”
Her Obsession. She is obsessed with shoes. She spoke on her shoe love and has said that “I love shoes, in my fantasy world I would buy a new pair every day.”
Sneakers are in her Future. Her love of shoes is such an obsession, that she could see herself opening a sneaker label in the future.
If She Wasn’t a Model? In an interview, Imaan explained what she would be doing if she wasn’t modeling. “If I wasn’t modeling, I might have become a stylist or fashion buyer. I’ve always loved fashion: as a young kid I would parade around the living room in my mom’s heels!”
Craziest Thing She Has Done. “I once jumped into a canal in my hometown Amsterdam because I dropped my blackberry in the water.”
Guilty Pleasure. She is a big fan of hamburgers.
Biggest Infleunce. Hammam has indicated that her mother is her biggest influence. She has always supported her and motivates her to make her family proud.
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Imaan explains what it was like when she got the call to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2014. My first reaction when I got the call was “OMG is this a joke?!” After a few minutes I realised it wasn’t. I called my mum and she started crying because she was so happy to hear that my dream was about to come true.
Perfect Date. Her idea of the perfect date is a picnic that takes place night, where they would be watching the stars together.
Favorite Movie. She loves the 2002 flick, City Of God!
Social Media. You can follow Imaan Hammam on Instagram
