She was discovered at age of 16 years old on the street by a local agent who brought her to Bucharest to meet MRA Agency and Liviu Ionescu. After six months her parents agreed that Catrinel moves to Bucharest and starting an international modeling career.
She participated in the same Ford Models' Supermodel of the World Romania 2001 (as Elena Baguci in November 2001) where she won the second runner-up prize.
Catrinel now lives in Milan, Italy. She has done campaigns for major fashion houses and is the face of Giorgio Armani worldwide. She was also one of the new faces in the 2006 South African Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Birth name: Catrinel Menghia
Date of birth: October 01, 1985
Place of birth: Flag of Romania Iasi, Romania
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair color: Dark Brown
Eye color: Brown
Measurements: 35-24-35 (89-61-89)
Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
Dress size: 4 (US), 34 (EU)
Shoe size: 9 (US), 40 (EU)
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