Nazanin Mandi, the wife of singer Miguel, filed for divorce in the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles County on Tuesday. The 36-year-old cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

Just a year back, she and Miguel announced their separation. However, in February, Miguel, also 36, shared some photos with Mandi on Instagram, giving rise to speculation that the two may have gotten back together.

Who is Nazanin Mandi?

Nazanin Mandi’s original name is Nazanin Aliza Mandighomi Pimentel. She is an American actress, singer, model, and life coach.

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Born on September 11, 1986, in Valencia, California, Mandi is of Iranian, Mexican, and Native American descent. Her father, Ali Reza Mandighomi, is Iranian, while her mother, Luz Cecilia Saenz, is Latin American.

Mandi began her modeling career at the age of 10. At age 15, she performed Mozart’s Requiem, K.626 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She attended Valencia High School, where she studied jazz and classical music. She graduated from Valencia High in June 2004.

She has modeled in print and digital editorials for Vogue, MAXIM, GQ India, Esquire Malaysia, COMPLEX, and several others. Her ad campaigns include Microsoft, Ecko Unlimited, Good American, Olay, and many others. 

On March 25, 2017, Mandi launched a collaborative collection with swimwear line, Chynna Dolls.

Mandi made her acting debut with a guest appearance on the Disney Channel television series That’s So Raven. In 2005, she auditioned and competed on the UPN talent competition show R U The Girl.

Mandi made her film debut in the 2020 romantic comedy The Last Conception.

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On July 25, 2019, Mandi released her debut single, FOREVER MOOD, via Billboard. The track was produced by Siviwe “The Code” Mngaza, and co-executive produced by Midian Mathers and her now-estranged husband, Miguel.

Mandi met Miguel on the set of his first music video, Getcha Hands Up. She was 18 years old at the time. The two got into a relationship in 2005. In January 2016, the two announced their engaged. They got married on November 24, 2018, at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California. On September 27, 2021, Miguel and Mandi announced their separation.