Discover three key facts about Sara Arfaoui—her career in modeling and TV, her marriage to Ilkay Gundogan and her outspoken opinions.
Sara Arfaoui is more than just the wife of football star Ilkay Gundogan as she is a well-known model, TV personality and actress with an outspoken nature that has sparked conversations.
The French-born star has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, but her move to Manchester put her in the spotlight for an entirely different reason.
Pulse Sports looks at three key things to know about the glamorous and outspoken Sara Arfaoui.
1. A Successful Career in Television and Modelling
Born in France in 1995, Arfaoui moved to Italy with her family at a young age where she built her career in the entertainment industry.
Inside the Life of Sara Arfaoui: Ilkay Gundogan’s Wife, TV Star, and Model
She worked as a model and television presenter, gaining popularity on Rai 1, a major Italian TV channel.
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Arfaoui also pursued acting and has been featured in several productions and appeared in the music video “Riki Feat. CNCO: Dolor de cabeza” in 2018 and was part of the popular French reality show Les Princes et Les Princesses de l’Amour.
Sara Arfaoui’s media presence and work as TV presenter helped her amass a strong social media following.
2. A private love story that led to a fairytale wedding
Despite being in the public eye, Arfaoui and Gundogan kept their relationship relatively private when they first started dating in 2021.
Rather than opting for a grand ceremony right away, they first had a low-key registry wedding in Denmark before celebrating in style.
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Inside the Life of Sara Arfaoui: Ilkay Gundogan’s Wife, TV Star, and Model
In May 2022, they hosted a luxurious wedding for family and friends at Lake Como, Italy, a location known for its breathtaking scenery and celebrity weddings.
In March 2023, Arfaoui and Gundogan welcomed their first child, Kais Gundogan who was born just one day after Manchester City’s Champions League victory over RB Leipzig.
3. Controversial Views on British Cuisine
Arfaoui has been vocal about her experiences adjusting to life in Manchester particularly regarding the local food scene.
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She made headlines when she expressed her disappointment with British cuisine through an Instagram post. She shared her struggle to find quality dining options in Manchester, stating that many restaurants prioritized nightlife and profit over food quality.
