Jon Kortajarena

**Jon Kortajarena Redruello**, born on 19 May 1985, is a renowned Spanish model and actor. His international success has seen him work on advertising campaigns for notable brands like Just Cavalli, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Guerlain, Etro, and H&M, among others. His modelling career took off following recognition at a fashion show in Barcelona in September 2003. His first professional exposure was at a Madrid Fashion Week show for Roberto Verino. Kortajarena soon became the face of Just Cavalli for Roberto Cavalli's spring campaign in 2004 that contributed to his early career success. This led him to be featured in international fashion shows for Emporio Armani and John Galliano. Kortajarena has also contributed to several runways, including Chanel, Versace, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, among others. In 2005, he notably appeared in a TV ad for Fanta Z. **In 2007**, he signed with Guess and subsequently renewed his contract in 2008. He achieved industry recognition in 2009 when Forbes ranked him among the world's 10 most successful male models. He continued to break into new campaigns, working with brands such as H&M, True Trussardi, and Esprit in 2010. In 2011, Kortajarena was part of Lacoste's new advertising concept, showcasing the brand's iconography. The model, described as 'an icon of charm and masculinity', prides himself on being an 'ultimate romantic' and enjoys watching films, reading, sunbathing, and spending time with friends. Between 2014 and 2016, Kortajarena was known to be dating Welsh actor Luke Evans.