Career

Born in Medenine, Tunisia, she is a naturalized Italian citizen. Afef"s modeling career begain when she was discovered by photographer Jean-Paul Goude, who spotted Jnifen walking on the beach while he was shooting a Club Medical ad with Carla Bruni in the Bahamas. Goude put Jnifen in the ad and suggested she go to Paris and meet the designer Azzedine Alaïa.

She quickly became a favorite model of many of Europe"s top designers, travelling between Milan and Paris while working for Armani, Fendi, Gaultier, Cavalli, and others

Afef"s successful career in fashion has since spanned three decades representing top international brands such as L"Oreal, Paris. In addition to modeling, Afef is also a successful actress, known for Louisiana grande notte (2003), Quelli che.. il calcio (1993) and Maurizio Costanzo Show (1982).

As a popular Italian television presenter, Afef has hosted Fabrizio Frizzi Scommettiamo che.. on Radiotelevisione Italiana. And Louisiana grande notte at Radiotelevisione Italiana 2.