Bella Bernhardt

Bella Bernhardt is a first-generation American and a 21-year-old model from Los Angeles with Swiss, Scottish, Welsh, and German descent. After being scouted multiple times as a teenager, she launched her modeling career at 19, working freelance with Fred Segal as a recurring talent. While freelancing, she obtained the credentials of modeling for Nike Swim, Guess, Revice Denim, major bridal companies, and walked in New York Fashion Week in 2023.

Outside of modeling, Bella is an accomplished athlete with a strong background in volleyball, beach volleyball, dance, aerial silks, and kickboxing. She is also an accredited student at Chapman University with Honors, where she is pursuing a degree in Communication Studies and Business. She is a member of Chapman’s advanced radio department, where she hosts a podcast about mental health awareness, coming of age, and womanhood. She is also part of the first-generation program as well as the CARES club, which advocates for victims of sexual harassment and assault. Bella is a passionate advocate for animal rights and a volunteer photographer for the L.A. County Shelters and United Hope for Animals, working to help dogs find their forever homes and remove them from the euthanization list. Aside from modeling, she is also an active content creator on Instagram where she also pursues a career in social media.