Mark-Francis Vandelli's Biography

Family

Mark-Francis Vandelli was born in Chelsea, London the only son of Russian model and socialite Diane Boulting-Casserley and the Italian industrialist Marzio Vandelli.

Education and Career

He was educated at St. Paul's school, before studying History of Art at University College London.

Mark-Francis Vandelli grew up speaking three languages, but became fluent in two more, Spanish and Portuguese.

He owns a French atelier Gripoix Paris that has made costume jewellery for the likes of Chanel and Tom Ford.

He was also the editor of a luxury magazine called Insider.

Made in Chelsea

In 2011, he became better known to the public at large as one of the original people featured on Made in Chelsea.

The Guardian described him as "not just the most posh, Mark-Francis is also the most hilarious member of the cast."

The Jump

In his instagram account (markvandelli) he describes himself as a hedonist and perfectionist.

In 2016, Mark-Francis Vandelli became one of the celebrities on Channel 4's The Jump.

However, he had to leave The Jump, as he joined the growing number of celebrities to suffer injuries. In his case, fracturing his ankle.

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