Gilbert Costache
Model | Actor | Published Writer
New York – Los Angeles – Milano – Bucharest
Check out Gilbert's new book:
Stop the Rain, Throw Salt!
by Gilbert Costache
Editors: Delia Marinescu and Ana Maria Ciobanu
Cover photography: Kemal Demirkaya
Publishing House: Nemira
Year: 2026
Language: Romanian
The story of becoming a Roma model
After his parents’ divorce, a Roma child from Rahova, a Bucharest neighborhood, dreams of becoming rich and making his mother happy. In his world, there are three ways to achieve this: becoming a footballer, a hustler, or a fashion model. After trying all three, the child, now an adult, faces a new dilemma: how does he make peace with all the worlds he’s been part of? And how can his experience help others?
More than 15 years in the industry
Born in Romania, Gilbert Costache has over 15 years of experience in the modelling and acting industry.
He worked in the main fashion capitals of the world: Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Istanbul, New York and Los Angeles.
Gilbert walked on the catwalk for: Adidas, Zara, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Guess, Armani, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Catalin Botezatu, Stefan Musca, Mircea Barbulescu.
Lately Gilbert has discovered the passion for acting, both on the silver screen or in theater.
Commercial
Gilbert has embraced a large variety of modelling opportunities. In more than 12 years in the industry, he walked on the catwalk for major world-class brands, he has appeared in TV commercials on both sides of the Atlantic, shot editorial for top magazines and performed in various artists’ musical clips.
ACTING
Started as a passion, Gilbert has pursued a path to acting career, studying for 3 years at MCS Theatre in New York. He also attended a 3 months class in L.A., at Jon Simmons’ School, on camera technique and audition skills.
Management
hello [at] gilbertcostache.com