Biodata Profile / Wikipedia Biography
Introduction :
Sita Abellan is a Spanish model, who rose to fame after appearing in a music video for Rihanna.
Early Life, Education and Family Details :
- Sita was born in 1993 in Madrid, Spain.
- From a young age, she was very close to her grandmother, which she said provided her an escape from her strict catholic family.
- She has said that although she loves her family dearly, it wasn’t until she left home that she fully established a relationship with them, as she felt that their strictness stifled her.
- She has credited that as being behind her rebellious image.
- Education : After doing well in high school, she secured a place at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart in Milan. She studied Advertising and Business, although she did not graduate as her modelling career took off after being scouted in Milan on a night out with friends.
- Abellan has stated that her family were not pleased with her leaving university, but once they saw her true passion for modelling they were happy for her.
Modelling Career and Style Icon :
- After beginning her modelling career in catalogue work in Milan, Sita began to branch out to high fashion shoots in Los Angeles.
- She has listed her biggest achievements in the modelling world as being her shoots with “Vogue,” “Refinery 29” and “Nylon Mexico.”
- After a particularly well received shoot with Paperboats Magazine, they described her style as being a mixture of patent leather, trashy sportswear and just enough attitude to make it appear stylish.
- Her year in front of the camera taught her how to direct and style photoshoots, and she has been quoted as saying she would like to move towards that aspect of the fashion industry.
- Her success as a model has also led to her working as a promotions DJ, something she has said she enjoys because it allows her to get paid for partying.
- As of 2019, she bases herself between Milan and Los Angeles for her work, and is signed to Wilhemina Models Agency.
Social Media and Rihanna :
- Having developed a strong social media following, Sita has been labelled a social media influencer by some.
- She appears on Instagram under the handle of @sitabellan. She has 600,000+ followers (as of 2019).
- She uses her Instagram page to post behind the scenes photos of her work, as well as personal photo shoots she has conducted in her home. She also posts the content to her self-run website.
- It was her Instagram account that brought her to the attention of pop star Rihanna, who was impressed with her style.
- This prompted Rihanna to invite her to some events in Los Angeles, and after having built a friendship over months of partying, Sita went on to appear in the critically acclaimed music video for ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’ as one of the accomplices to kidnapping.