
Andreja Pejić is an Australian model and actress of Bosnian origin, widely recognized as one of the most prominent transgender models in the fashion industry. She first rose to fame as an androgynous model walking both men’s and women’s runways before publicly transitioning and becoming a trailblazer for transgender representation in high fashion.
Andreja Pejić was born Andrej Pejić on August 28, 1991, in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina (then part of Yugoslavia). she is 35 years old. Her nationality is Australian (she holds Australian citizenship after immigrating as a refugee), and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Her mother, Jadranka Savić, is Serbian, and her father, Vlado Pejić, is a Bosnian Croat. Her parents divorced shortly after her birth. She has an older brother named Igor. During the Bosnian War, she fled with her mother, brother, and grandmother to a refugee camp near Belgrade, Serbia, and later lived in the village of Vojska near Svilajnac. Following the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, the family immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, in 2000 as political refugees when she was eight years old.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Andreja Pejić (born Andrej Pejić) |
| Profession | Model, actress |
| Date of Birth | 28 August 1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Nationality | Australian (Bosnian-born) |
| Friends | Brigitte Lahaie |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Current Residence | Varies |
| Qualification | High school education in Melbourne |
Career
Andreja Pejić was scouted in Melbourne as a teenager and quickly gained attention for her striking androgynous look. She signed with major agencies and walked both men’s and women’s shows for designers including Jean Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs. She appeared in high-profile campaigns, editorials, and magazine covers, and featured in David Bowie’s music video for “The Stars (Are Out Tonight).”
In 2013–2014 she publicly came out as a transgender woman and underwent gender-affirming surgery. She continued her modeling career successfully afterward, becoming one of the first openly transgender models to achieve major mainstream visibility. Notable milestones include being profiled by Vogue and securing significant cosmetics and fashion contracts. She has been represented by agencies such as Ford Models, Storm Model Management, and others worldwide.
In addition to modeling, she has pursued acting, with roles in films including The Girl in the Spider’s Web (2018) and Dalíland (2022).
Andreja Pejic Boyfriend
Andreja Pejić keeps her private life relatively discreet. Older reports mentioned a relationship with artist Rembrandt Duran, though current relationship status is not widely detailed in public sources. She has spoken about the support of her mother during her transition and the challenges of her refugee background and early life.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde (signature look; has varied) |
| Body Type | Tall, slender / Model physique |
Net Worth 2026
Andreja Pejić’s estimated net worth is approximately $1–2 million (one source cited around $1.8 million). Her earnings have come primarily from high-fashion modeling contracts, campaigns, editorial work, acting roles, and related appearances.
FAQs
How old is Andreja Pejić?
She was born on August 28, 1991, making her 35 years old
What is Andreja Pejić’s height?
6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m).
Does Andreja Pejić have siblings?
Yes, she has an older brother named Igor.











