Who is Gabriella Demetriades? Meet Arjun Rampal's wife and fashion entrepreneur

If you are wondering who Gabriella Demetriades is, the answer begins well before her marriage to actor Arjun Rampal in Goa. Born and brought up in South Africa, Demetriades has built a career as a model, fashion designer and entrepreneur, with work spanning editorial shoots, runways, films, music videos and fashion businesses.Rampal and Demetriades, who have been together since 2018, registered their marriage at the Bardez Sub-Registrar's Office in Goa, with Rampal completing the formalities in Bardez. The legal wedding has also brought focus back on Demetriades' work, her online presence and the family life she often shares in public.Demetriades started modelling at the age of 16. She later studied fashion design in Sunnyside, Gauteng, and gradually expanded her work beyond modelling. Her early years in the industry included editorial shoots and international assignments. After moving to India, she also appeared in films and music videos. She has walked major runways and featured in high-profile brand campaigns.Some of her acting credits include Ishq Jhamela, Sonali Cable and the Telugu-Tamil film Oopiri. In 2012, Demetriades founded Deme, a ready-to-wear womenswear label. She also launched VRTT Vintage, a curated resale platform that promotes circular fashion.She has 700K followers on Instagram. Her posts often offer glimpses of her personal style, travelling and family life.Run-up to the marriageDemetriades and Rampal have now formalised their relationship with a court marriage in Goa. Before the wedding registration, Rampal had confirmed their engagement during a conversation on Rhea Chakraborty's podcast. The moment appeared in the podcast trailer, which carried the caption, "Congratulations to the coolest couple in town @gabriellademetriades @rampal72 (sic)".In the clip, Demetriades spoke about love and said, "Love comes with conditions. If the person behaves in a certain way, they get my approval or love. But when you have a child, you can't do that, right?" She also said, "It's not like I am going after him because he is really hot, or I hope he didn't say that about me."Rampal replied, "I was after her because she was hot. Then I realised there's a little more to it than just the hotness." Later, when Demetriades said, "We are not married now, but who knows?" Rampal added, "We are engaged," drawing a surprised reaction from Chakraborty.More about their family lifeThe couple is parents to two sons, Arik, born in 2019, and Arav, born in 2023. Over the years, Demetriades has spoken about balancing creative ambition with motherhood, while continuing to build her identity as a model, designer and entrepreneur. The two are often seen together with their children.Before his relationship with Demetriades, Rampal was married to former supermodel and entrepreneur Mehr Jesia. They married in 1998 and have two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra. Rampal and Jesia announced their separation in 2018, describing the decision as mutual and rooted in respect. Their divorce was finalised in 2019. Rampal has said they continue to co-parent their daughters amicably.- EndsPublished By: Priyanka SharmaPublished On: Aug 21, 2026 22:43 IST