Mario Testino

His work first appeared in Vogue in 1983.

Since then he has been unstoppable in the field.

His works are featured in reputed magazines such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair, GQ, LOVE, Allure, and VMan.

Mario Testino has worked with high brands like Gucci, Allure, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Hugo Boss, Mercedes Benz, Michael Kors to name a few.

Eighteen exhibitions and more than 16 books have been published on his work.

In 2007, Mario Testino formed his own agency MARIOTESTINO+.

In December 2010, Testino was also the official photographer for portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of their engagement.

He has photographed many other royal families in a similar fashion.

Social Works

As the ambassador of Save the Children, he helped to raise funds to build the El Salvador Clinic in the Pueblo Nuevo District, Chincha, Peru.

He helped to raise funds for the Naked Heart Foundation to build a playground in a Moscow children’s hospital specializing in cancer.

In July 2013, Mario Testino opened his first non-profit association in Barranco, Lima.

Testino restored a 13,000 sq. ft. mansion built-in 1898, which is home to a permanent exhibition of his work alongside a temporary exhibition space for Peruvian and international artists.

Awards Received by Mario Testino

• Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur, French residences, 2o17
• Clio Fashion & Beauty Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016
• Business of Fashion Global VOICES Award, 2016
• International Center of Photography Infinity Award, 2015
• Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 2014
• Best Photographer in the World Award, 2014
• AmfAR Inspiration Award, 2012
• British GQ Man of the Year, 2011
• El Museo del Barrio Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011
• Honorary Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society, 2011
• Moët & Chandon Étoile Award, 2011
• Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Gold Medal, 2011
• The Grand Cross rank of the Order of Merit for Distinguished Service in Peru, 2010
• Walpole Award for services to the luxury industry, 2009
• ASME National Magazine Award, 2008
• Commitment Award, 2008
• Hero Award, 2008
• The Tiradentes Medal, 2007
• Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award, 2005
• Doctor Emeritus of the University of the Arts London, 2004
• British Style Award, 2003
• Elle Style Award, 2003

Net Worth and Social Media

Mario Testino’s net worth is $8 million US as of 2023.

He has 3.8 million on his Instagram and 196K followers on his Twitter. He earns more than $30,000 per Instagram post.

Sexual Harassment accusation

In January 2018, Testino was accused by 13 male assistants and models who worked with him of sexual harassment during campaigns in the 1990s.

In March 2018, 18 new allegations came out that described their incidents occurring during or after 2010. Testino has denied all allegations.

Body Measurements

Mario Testino has gray color eyes with gray hair.

He is 6 feet and 3 inches tall and weighs around 85 Kg.