{{Short description|Russian fashion model and actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}} {{family name hatnote|Alexeyevna|Luss|lang=Eastern Slavic}} {{Infobox model | name = Sasha Luss | image = {{CSS image crop |Image = Michael Kors Spring-Summer 2014 02.jpg |bSize = 450 |cWidth = 220 |cHeight = 310 |oTop = |oLeft = 118 |Location = center }} | image_size = | alt = | caption = Luss in 2013 | native_name = {{nobold|Саша Лусс}} | native_name_lang = ru | birth_name = Alexandra Alexeyevna Luss | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|06|06}} | birth_place = Magadan, Russia | other_names = | citizenship = | alma_mater = | occupation = {{hlist|Fashion model|actress}} | years_active = 2008–present | known_for = | spouse = | partner = | children = | parents = | relatives = | height = 178 cm | hair_color = Blonde | eye_color = Blue | agency = {{Plainlist| * IMG Models (New York, Milan, London, Sydney)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imgmodels.com/sashaluss|title=Portfolio|publisher=IMG Models|access-date=25 January 2019|archive-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215055449/https://www.imgmodels.com/sashaluss|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Elite Model Management (Paris, Copenhagen) * Traffic Models (Barcelona) * Iconic Management (Berlin) * Mega Model Agency (Hamburg) * Avant Models Agency (Moscow, Warsaw) * MP Stockholm (Stockholm) * Donna Models (Tokyo)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://models.com/models/sasha-luss|title=Sasha Luss - Model|website=MODELS.com|access-date=22 September 2017|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008194941/https://models.com/models/sasha-luss|url-status=live}}</ref> }} | module = | website = }}
'''Aleksandra''' "'''Sasha'''" '''Alexeyevna Luss''' ({{langx|ru|Александра "Саша" Алексеевна Лусс; born 6 June 1992}}) is a Russian fashion model and actress best known for portraying the titular character in the 2019 action thriller film ''Anna''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supermodels.nl/sashaluss |title=Sasha Luss |publisher=Supermodels.nl |date= |access-date=25 December 2014 |archive-date=11 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811002226/http://www.supermodels.nl/sashaluss |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Chris |date=2019-06-13 |title=Sasha Luss Is a Movie Star Now, and She Doesn’t Think an Oscar Is Too Far Away |url=https://www.vulture.com/2019/06/sasha-luss-star-of-luc-besson-anna-movie.html |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Vulture |language=en}}</ref>
== Early life == Luss was born in Magadan, Russia, and moved to Moscow at a young age. As a child, she had no interest in modelling, preferring to spend her time writing and dancing. She frequently participated in ballet competitions before an ankle injury ended her participation. Her mother's friends and even strangers would compliment Sasha's modelling potential. When Sasha was 13, her mother took her to visit a modelling agency, where she was signed. Luss has said her grandmother disapproved of this career move, calling modelling a terrible and immoral business.<ref name="allrus">{{cite web|url=http://allrus.me/russian-supermodel-sasha-luss/|title=Sasha Luss|publisher=Allrus.me|date=|access-date=25 December 2014|archive-date=5 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105031509/http://allrus.me/russian-supermodel-sasha-luss/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Career == ===Modelling=== She signed with DNA Model Management, which flew her to Europe and New York, where she walked in fashion shows for designers such as DKNY and Antonio Marras. Despite these successful bookings, she returned to Russia to complete her education. Luss decided to sign with Elite Model Management in Paris and Women Management in Milan as a model and, in 2011, left her mother agency, IQ Models, to join Avant Models.
In 2011, Luss was spotted by Karl Lagerfeld in an advertisement for the Russian demi-couturier Bohemique. Lagerfeld was so impressed by her, he decided to cast her in his Chanel pre-Fall 2012 and Fall/Winter 2012 shows.<ref name="allrus"/> The following season, she was snapped up by Dior to walk exclusively in their Spring/Summer 2013 show.<ref name="glamour_ru">{{cite web|url=http://www.glamour.ru/celebrity/glam_blog/590043/|title=Interview with Sasha Luss, the 'Model of the Year'|publisher=Glamour.ru|language=ru|date=6 December 2013|access-date=27 August 2014|archive-date=3 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903053626/http://www.glamour.ru/celebrity/glam_blog/590043/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She walked in 58 shows during the Autumn/Winter 2013 season for some of the world's most prestigious brands, such as Prada, Valentino, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy.<ref name="elle_de">{{cite web|url=http://www.elle.de/models/Sasha-Luss-190540.html/|title=Sasha Luss|publisher=Elle|language=de|date=|access-date=25 December 2014|archive-date=25 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225195658/http://www.elle.de/models/Sasha-Luss-190540.html/|url-status=live}}</ref> She was selected as one of the top newcomers of the season by models.com.<ref name="models_com">{{cite web|url=http://models.com/oftheminute/?p=54007/|title=Sasha Luss|publisher=Models.com|access-date=25 December 2014|archive-date=25 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225204643/http://models.com/oftheminute/?p=54007/|url-status=live}}</ref> Following her impressive runway presence, she was chosen to star in ad campaigns for Carolina Herrera, Max Mara, Valentino and Tommy Hilfiger. Luss decided to bleach her hair platinum blonde, which was a significant moment in her career. Her new-found elven beauty was adored by designers and inspired other models to emulate her look.<ref name="thestylecon">{{cite web |url=http://www.thestylecon.com/2013/10/17/sasha-luss-nada-prada/ |title=Sasha Luss: From Nada to Prada |publisher=Thestylecon.com |date=17 October 2013 |access-date= |archive-date=8 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008090207/http://www.thestylecon.com/2013/10/17/sasha-luss-nada-prada/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Luss walked in another 53 fashion shows during Spring/Summer 2014, cementing her position as one of the most in-demand models of the moment. She was awarded the honor "Model of the Year" by Glamour Russia in 2013.<ref name="buro247">{{cite web|url=http://www.buro247.com/me/events/gallery/glamour-russia-woman-of-the-year-awards.html|title=Russian Glamour – 'Woman of the Year' Awards|publisher=Buro247.com|access-date=27 August 2014|archive-date=4 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904182000/http://www.buro247.com/me/events/gallery/glamour-russia-woman-of-the-year-awards.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
She was photographed for Lanvin and Chanel by her long-time supporter Karl Lagerfeld for the fashion house's Spring/Summer 2014 ad campaigns. Shortly after this, Luss landed the biggest job of her career, as the new face of Dior Beauty.<ref name="fashiongonerogue">{{cite web|author-first1=Joanna|author-last1=Elizabeth|url=http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/sasha-luss-red-hot-dior-cosmetics-fall-2014-campaign/|title=Sasha Luss is Red-Hot for Dior Cosmetics' Fall 2014 Campaign|work=Fashion Gone Rogue|date=16 July 2014|access-date=|archive-date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901094807/http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/sasha-luss-red-hot-dior-cosmetics-fall-2014-campaign/|url-status=live}}</ref> Luss starred in the 2014 Autumn Versace Jeans AD Campaign. She was selected by casting director Jennifer Starr for the Steven Meisel photographed 2015 Pirelli Calendar.<ref name="independent">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/supermodel-stars-of-2015-pirelli-calendar-revealed-9629365.html|title=Supermodel stars of 2015 Pirelli Calendar revealed|work=The Independent V|access-date=11 September 2017|archive-date=7 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107012227/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/supermodel-stars-of-2015-pirelli-calendar-revealed-9629365.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=WW|first=FashionNetwork com|title=Pirelli unveils 2015 calendar|url=https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/pirelli-unveils-2015-calendar,444038.html|access-date=2020-07-09|website=FashionNetwork.com|language=en-WW|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713055135/https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/pirelli-unveils-2015-calendar,444038.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Film=== In 2017, Luss played Princess Lihö-Minaa in the film ''Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets''. In 2019, she starred in the title role of the action thriller film ''Anna'' as a Russian agent who goes undercover as a model. In 2023, Luss co-starred in the action-adventure film ''Sheroes.'' In 2024, she starred in the action film ''The Last Front'' and the science fiction thriller film ''Latency''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/game-of-thrones-star-iain-glen-sasha-luss-lead-war-epic-the-last-front-for-the-coven-in-cannes-exclusive/5181953.article?referrer=RSS/|title='Game Of Thrones' star Iain Glen, Sasha Luss lead war epic 'The Last Front' for The Coven in Cannes (exclusive) |date=May 12, 2023|first=Jeremy|last=Kay|website=Screen Daily|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=8 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308011134/https://www.screendaily.com/news/game-of-thrones-star-iain-glen-sasha-luss-lead-war-epic-the-last-front-for-the-coven-in-cannes-exclusive/5181953.article?referrer=RSS/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/sasha-luss-set-to-lead-red-sea-medias-gamer-action-thriller-latency-afm-1235158936/|title='Anna' Star Sasha Luss Set To Lead Red Sea Media's Gamer Action Thriller 'Latency' – AFM |date=October 31, 2022|first=Zac|last=Ntim|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=July 7, 2023|archive-date=26 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126220251/https://deadline.com/2022/10/sasha-luss-set-to-lead-red-sea-medias-gamer-action-thriller-latency-afm-1235158936/|url-status=live}}</ref>
She appears as Tovia in the film ''Depravity''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/paramount-depravity-movie-deal-victoria-justice-devon-ross-taylor-john-smith-sasha-luss-dylan-mcdermott-1235658348/|title=Paramount Acquires World Rights To Thriller 'Depravity' Starring Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Taylor John Smith, Sasha Luss & Dermot Mulroney|date=December 8, 2023|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" |- !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role |- | 2017 |''Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets'' | Princess Lihö-Minaa |- | 2019 | ''Anna'' | Anna Poliatova |- | 2022 | ''Shattered'' | Jamie Decker |- | 2023 | ''Sheroes'' | Diamond |- |rowspan=3| 2024 | ''The Last Front'' | Louise |- | ''Latency'' | Hana |- | ''Depravity'' | Tovia<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviefone.com/news/watch-the-trailer-for-depravity/|title=‘Depravity’ Trailer Sees Residents Suspect Their Neighbor is a Serial Killer|website=Moviefone|author=Moviefone|date=September 10, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024|archive-date=September 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918191230/https://www.moviefone.com/news/watch-the-trailer-for-depravity/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 2026 | ''Alicia in Wonderland''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gasparillafilm2026.eventive.org/films/69884697bc0d3e4bf010d4d2|title=Alicia in Wonderland |website=Eventive|access-date=May 16, 2026}}</ref> | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" |- !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col"| Role |- | TBA | ''Tomb Raider'' | {{TableTBA}} |}
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== External links == *[https://dommodels.ru/models/sasha-luss/ Sasha Luss] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609013315/https://dommodels.ru/models/sasha-luss/ |date=9 June 2018 }} at Dom Models MAG *{{FMD model|sasha_luss}} *{{Models.com|sasha-luss}} *[http://www.supermodels.nl/sashaluss Sasha Luss] at Supermodels.nl *{{Instagram|sashaluss}} *{{IMDb name|7712734}}
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