Mark Vanderloo

About

Mark Vanderloo is a renowned Dutch model and actor, born on April 24, 1968, in Waddinxveen, Netherlands. He rose to fame in the 1990s and 2000s as one of the first male supermodels. Vanderloo's modeling career began by chance when he accompanied his girlfriend to a photoshoot, leading to his first national commercial. He studied history at the University of Amsterdam and later signed with Wilhelmina Models in New York. His international breakthrough came with campaigns for Banana Republic in 1990. Vanderloo has worked with prestigious brands like Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Armani, and Valentino. He is also known for his likeness being used as Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect video game series. In addition to modeling, he has acted in films and television, including Woody Allen's Celebrity. Vanderloo is married to model Robine van der Meer and has two children. He continues to be a respected figure in the fashion industry, occasionally appearing in campaigns alongside his son. His enduring presence has earned him numerous awards, including those from GQ and Esquire.