Malena Mathiesen Belafonte was born and raised in Jyderup, Denmark, but lives in New York City where she was contracted with Wilhelmina Models NYC.
Belafonte moved to Paris to model, where she was linked to Pierre Caland, grandson of former Lebanese President Bechara El Khoury.
She was often seen at the Paris nightclub Les Bains Douches in the company of Prince, Gipsy Kings, top model Nina Klepp, photographer Jean-Francois Jonvelle and Gunnar Larsen.
She appeared in singer Carol King's music video "City Streets", alongside Eric Clapton.
[5] In 2009 Malena Belafonte won second place in Vild Med Dans, the Danish version of Dancing with the Stars.
She is also the founder of Pink Pirate Agency, representing international designers in the US and produces events in the Versace Mansion and other venues.