Elia Berthoud is a Swiss‑born model, photographer, and musician who has built a multifaceted creative career across continents, currently based in New York. (Famous Birthdays) Born on January 31, 1993 in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Elia spent part of his early life performing in the circus—working as a trapeze artist and tightrope walker alongside his older sisters. (Famous Birthdays) His fluency in German, French, Italian, and English has helped him move smoothly between the Swiss, Italian, Milanese, and New York fashion/music worlds. (Famous Birthdays)

In modeling and photography, Elia has worked for prominent names and brands—such as Vogue Italia, Calvin Klein, Lanvin, and others. (Famous Birthdays) This background in visual media complements his work in music, where he’s been exploring electronic, indie pop, and atmospheric sounds, often self‑producing much of his output. (Music Crowns) His earlier projects include EPs and collaborations; one example is the single “Coming Through”, a collaboration with Swiss artist Aestetic. (Music Crowns)

In 2025, he released his debut album APOLLO, which he describes as a concept album blending mythological themes, identity, love, and light. The album was self‑written and produced, and polished with help from an award‑level engineer; it shows a strong intention to fuse ancient motifs with modern indie/alternative pop sensibilities. (globalglam.com) His music often deals with introspection, emotional longing, and self‑discovery, using lush instrumentation and electronic soundscapes to support lyrical content. (Viberate)

Elia also intersects with the entertainment and reality TV world. He appeared in reality‑based shows (for example Are You The One? – Reality Stars in Love) and has used modeling and photography as platforms to grow his profile while increasing the emotional and cinematic texture of his music. (RTL) All told, he seems to be crafting an artistic persona that combines visual art, fashion, performance, and music into a unified expression.

If you like, I can pull up a full discography, or pick out some of his best‑known tracks and style influences.