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Rebecca-Zarah Mir was born on December 23, 1991, in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a multicultural heritage, her father, Asam, immigrated from Afghanistan, while her mother, Mareike, is German. Rebecca grew up with an older brother and a younger sister in Monschau-Imgenbroich, near Aachen, and attended St. Michael High School in Monschau.
Breakthrough on Germany’s Next Topmodel
Rebecca first auditioned for Germany’s Next Topmodel in 2009 but was unsuccessful. She went on to complete a six-month modeling course and returned in 2010 to compete in the show’s sixth season, finishing as the runner-up in 2011. Her striking looks and talent landed her modeling opportunities with brands like Krüger and contracts with prestigious agencies, including ONEeins Management, affiliated with Heidi Klum GmbH.
Modeling and Fashion Career
After her appearance on Germany’s Next Topmodel, Rebecca Mir quickly established herself in the German fashion industry. She walked for top designers at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and later for Christian Siriano at New York Fashion Week. Rebecca graced the covers of Cosmopolitan in 2011, GQ in 2012, and FHM, where she was voted the “Sexiest Woman in the World” by readers.
Rebecca has since continued to model for high-profile German and international designers, appearing at fashion weeks and collaborating with brands like Anja Gockel, Lena Hoschek, Minx by Eva Lutz, Riani, Dimitri, and many others.
Television Career and Hosting Roles
Rebecca expanded her career into television hosting in 2011, with appearances on Ich liebe Deutschland and the reality TV show Die Alm. In 2012, she became a co-host of taff on ProSieben and even reported live from the Oscars. She took on a role as Anna Fischer in the TV series In aller Freundschaft and has hosted multiple television events, including TV total Turmspringen and the Vienna Awards for Fashion and Lifestyle.
Personal Life
In 2012, Rebecca began a relationship with Massimo Sinató, her partner from the reality dance show Let’s Dance. The two finished as runners-up in the fifth season. The couple married in Sicily on June 27, 2015, and welcomed their first child together in later years.
Filmography Highlights
Rebecca’s television appearances have been diverse, including roles and appearances on:
- Germany’s Next Topmodel (2011)
- Die Alm (2011)
- Let’s Dance (2012)
- taff (2012)
- In aller Freundschaft (2012-2013)
- Frag doch mal die Maus (2013)
- Task Force Berlin (2013)
- Sorry für alles (2019)
Legacy and Influence
Rebecca Mir has established herself as a versatile figure in both the modeling and television industries, becoming a prominent personality in Germany’s fashion and entertainment sectors. Her journey from Germany’s Next Topmodel contestant to a recognized model, presenter, and actress serves as an inspiration to many young models.
