David Gandy

Gandy in 2011, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: David James Gandy
Place of Birth: Billericay, Essex, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 19 February, 1980
Ethnicity: English, some Scottish
David Gandy is a British model. He is the son of Brenda (Rabey) and Christopher Gandy. He grew up in Essex, in a working-class family. For several years, Gandy was the lead male model for Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana who featured him in their campaigns and fashion shows. David has a daughter with his partner, barrister Stephanie Mendoros.
He has stated:
People are always surprised when I speak. They can’t believe I am a born-and-bred Essex boy… Everyone asks me if there is Mediterranean in my blood — but my mum’s ancestors are Scottish and my dad is from East London.
David’s paternal grandparents are surnamed Gandy and Lewis.
David’s maternal grandfather is named James A. Rabey.
David’s maternal grandmother is Doreen Winifred Bruce (the daughter of Thomas F. Bruce and Dorothy Esther Grover). Doreen was born in Paddington, London, England. Dorothy was the daughter of Charles Grover and Lucy Valentine.
East London has long been a melting pot on par with the USA.
English. https://www.houseofnames.com/rabey-family-crest