Elisa Sednaoui (born December 14, 1987) is a model, actress, film director, philanthropist, social entrepreneur[4] and best-selling author[5] of Syrian,[6] Italian, Egyptian, and French descent.

[7] She has appeared in such films as Eastern Drift,[8] La Baie du renard, Bus Palladium,[9] Les Gamins, and Remember Now,[10] as well as in fashion campaigns for Chanel Eyewear, Giorgio Armani, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli, Lancôme[11] and Buccellati.

Sednaoui also founded and directs Funtasia Enterprise,[17][18] a USA Benefit corporation,[19] focusing on for profit educational products for parents and teachers[20] and consultancies for schools and museums.

Sednaoui also starred opposite French actor Pascal Greggory in Karl Lagerfeld's short film Remember Now,[31][32] the introduction to the 2010 Chanel Cruise Collection.

Sednaoui has also appeared in Love Lasts Three Years, released by Europa in January 2012, [33] and The Legend of Kaspar Hauser, a surrealistic adaptation of the 19th century Teutonic foundling story transposed to Sardinia.

[35] The film showcases Egyptians not covered by mainstream media by telling the stories of characters who, despite their differences of age and belief, share the sudden discovery of what is usually referred to as “freedom of expression”.

Funtasia Enterprise is a California Benefit corporation founded in 2020[19] offering a range of educational services to schools, institutions, to parents and caregivers, including capacity building training, classes and workshops, as well as online resources.

The tools used include hands-on activities covering cognitive intelligence and sense awareness – carried out through games, independent projects and layered conversations with instructors and peers that reflect the lessons.

In collaboration with the Public Schools Board of education, Funtasia provides courses to develop essential life skills with a focus on authentic expression and self-confidence, interior and exterior wellness, connections and empathy with others.

An experiential journey combining strengthening of essential life skills, with the opportunity to reflect on the theme of personal realization, diving into pre-assumptions, prejudices and gender gaps.

The project is carried out in Italy and simultaneously in 5 other countries around the world and over the 3 years will reach approximately 44,000 beneficiaries, including children and youth and 3,000 parents, teachers, facilitators and educators.

ET3's main objective is to develop the human and digital skills of children (aged 8 to 14) with a high level of awareness of their needs with a focus on growth mindset and creativity in a perspective of gender inclusion.

[68][69] Nessuno Può Farti Star Male Senza Il Tuo Permesso (Nobody Can Hurt You Without Your Permission), the first book she co-wrote with Italian linguistic intelligence expert Paolo Borzacchiello, through cognitive behavioral tools supports the building of self-esteem, self-awareness and confidence in the interactions with others.