Rudy was born in Basel Switzerland and moved to the United States to fulfill his dream of becoming an athlete and he knew that the United States was the place. He has modeled for big names like Armani, Versace, Nike, Calvin Klein, Philipp Plein among others.
Famous, America based model Rudy Bundini has been signed as the new face the world’s leading athletic brand Nike. Rudi Bundini who has modeled for big names like Armani, Versace, Nike, Calvin Klein among others, was offered a life-changing partnership just before the pandemic in February 2020. Selecting him to be the face for their potent and choreographic photo and video shoot, Nike knew that this celebrated heartthrob was a perfect fit to represent their brand in the forthcoming media.
Early Life
Rudy was born in Basel Switzerland and moved to the United States to fulfill his dream of becoming an athlete and he knew that the United States was the place. He had never planned to become a model but destiny took a turn when he was scouted by an agent who knew he had the look. Rudy graduated with a Master of Science in mechanical engineering-applied design, also had an experience as a former member of the boxing and swimming national team.
Rudy’s career took off at an unbelievable pace. In just one-to-two years, he achieved being named IMTA’s “Model of the Year”, retaining his momentum to win him some of the biggest modeling partnerships in the world. He was tapped to be the Dolce & Gabanna style influencer as well, showcasing their menswear collection with vibrant colors, fine craftsmanship, and quality fabrications. Rudy was also named one of today’s “Top 5 Influencers” by Forbes magazine in February 2020
Boasting a unique modeling look that has set him apart from his competitors, Rudy has been able to dominate the fashion capital of the world, New York City. His multi-cultural appearance and daring gaze have won him work in the American, Latin, and European markets. His experimental appearance and affiliation with the high fashion market invited designers from Armani and Versace to Calvin Klein to work with him. At the same time, trendy luxury brands such as Roger Dubuis and Philipp Plein also collaborated with him. Furthermore, he was considered to model for tobacco and liquor brands, such as his recent shoot for Hennessy. His mature, infectious gaze paired with his athletic physique earned him strong campaigns and empowering commercials. His “Adonis face and expressive eyes” have made him an in-demand sports marketing model, catching the attention of Nike’s marketing director. Rudy immediately accepted the Nike offer moving forward.
Is Hollywood his next destination?
With fans keen to know about their favorite model’s next big project, they keep secretly wondering if Rudy Bundini is going to be a part of the Hollywood big family? On which he replies, “It really doesn’t matter where the destiny blows my life’s sails to; what matters the most is humanity. I am so grateful to my home country, the United States, and to the world for having made this possible for me.”
Rudy has, however, been a part of some series like “The Beautiful Grind New York” as well as the movie “Furious 7” directed by James Wan. He has also made appearances in an Ariana Grande music video and two TV shows, “The Real Housewives of NY” and “Younger.”
Humanitarian services:
Rudy Bundini is a person who is beautiful inside out. Apart from being extremely talented and edgy, he is also known for his contributions to society. He is well aware of the fact that with great fame comes great responsibilities and he does not hesitate to fulfill them. Using his last birthday as a benefit fundraiser for the “Fashion Industry COVID-19 Relief Fund,” he was able to raise over $500 for those in need. As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the world, Rudy is using his platform to bring much-needed awareness and donations.
He also said, ““My life mission is to leave an optimistic imprint on as many people as possible to create a positive ripple effect long after I’m gone.” His philanthropic gestures can be seen vividly on his Instagram profile (https://www.instagram.com/rudybundini/).
The year 2020 has given an enormous push to Rudy Bundini’s career and it is absolutely safe to say that he is worth it all. While he is all set to bring dynamic changes to Nike’s empire, he is simultaneously building his own with 1.9 million followers on his social media account.
