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Carla Dennis (Actress) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth29 November 1985

Age37 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceCape Town, South Africa

ProfessionModel, Actress, Digital content creator, Interior decorator

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusMarried

SpouseArjun Kanungo

Carla Dennis (Actress) Biography

Carla Ruth Dennis is a South African model, actress, digital content creator and interior decorator known for her modeling work, appearances in music video

Early life and background
Carla Ruth Dennis was born on 29 November 1985 in Cape Town, South Africa, and grew up in Pretoria (Tshwane) in the Gauteng province. She attended Pretoria High School for Girls and went on to study at the University of Pretoria, where she completed a BSc in Computer Science and an LLB with a specialization in criminology. Raised in a Christian household, she identifies as South African and lists Sagittarius as her zodiac sign.

Career
Dennis began her public career in modeling. Early visibility came in 2009 when she was crowned Miss Kolkata Knight Riders during an IPL match in Cape Town, an opportunity that opened doors to modeling assignments in India. In 2010 she was among the finalists on NDTV Good Times’ Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl, further raising her profile in the fashion industry.

Her commercial work includes appearances for brands such as Axe, Whirlpool, Sony Vaio, Maxima watches, Livon and Syska. Dennis has also appeared on magazine covers, including Maxim and Vogue, and received attention from GQ magazine, which described her as a noteworthy South African export.

In entertainment beyond modeling, Dennis has credits in music videos and film. She featured in the music video Baaki Baatein Peene Baad in 2015, and later collaborated on two music videos with Arjun Kanungo: Tu Na Mera (2019) and Ilzaam (2022). Her acting debut in Hindi cinema came with the 2017 film Machine, in which she played the role of Serina Altar.

Public profile
Dennis maintains a visible social presence and shares content related to fitness and lifestyle. She is a fitness enthusiast who frequently posts workout images. Personal details she has shared publicly include her hobbies of traveling and cooking, a non-vegetarian diet, and a preference for street foods such as panipuri and vada pav. She has a tattoo of the name Ruth on her right wrist and has named Leonardo DiCaprio and Deepika Padukone among her favorite actors and actresses, with Bruno Mars and John Legend listed among favored musicians.

Personal life
Carla Dennis married singer Arjun Kanungo in a traditional Hindu ceremony on 10 August 2022 at the Hotel Taj in Mumbai. The wedding was attended by close friends and family.

Latest updates
Dennis continued to work with Arjun Kanungo on music video projects through 2022. She remains active as a model, content creator and interior decorator, and continues to engage with fans and followers through social media channels.
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Recent Work

Machine

Hindi film in which she made her acting debut as Serina Altar

2017
Tu Na Mera

Music video featuring Carla Dennis and Arjun Kanungo

2019
Ilzaam

Music video featuring Carla Dennis and Arjun Kanungo

2022
Baaki Baatein Peene Baad

Music video appearance

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Finalist on NDTV Good Times' Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl (2010)
  2. Crowned Miss Kolkata Knight Riders (2009)
  3. Appeared on magazine covers including Maxim and Vogue
  4. Acting debut in the Hindi film Machine (2017)
  5. Featured in multiple music videos alongside Arjun Kanungo
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carla Dennis (Actress) born?

29 November 1985

What is Carla Dennis (Actress) known for?

Model, Actress, Digital content creator, Interior decorator

What is Carla Dennis (Actress)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Carla Dennis (Actress) married to?

Arjun Kanungo