Petra Collins is a Canadian artist, director of photography, fashion model and actress who has had a major impact on the creative industries since the early 2010s.
Her work is known for its feminine, dreamlike aesthetic that captures a unique female perspective. She has collaborated with notable artists, directing music videos for Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Yachty, Selena Gomez, Cardi B and Olivia Rodrigo, cementing her reputation as a visionary filmmaker.
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- Full name: Petra Collins
- Stage name: Petra Collins
- Date of birth: December 21, 1992
- Age: 31 years old
- Place of birth: Toronto, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Artist, photography director, fashion model, actor
- Height: 1.73 m
- Parent: Ian Collins
- Siblings: Anna Collins
- Boyfriend: Justin Theroux (dated briefly in 2018)
- Children: unknown
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $1 million
early life and education
Petra Collins was born on December 21, 1992 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She attended Rosedale Heights Art College and discovered her passion for photography at the age of 15. She later studied art criticism and curatorial practice for two years at the Ontario College of Art and Design.
She is of Hungarian and Canadian descent, but her religious background is not known to the public.
Profession
Petra Collins’ artistic journey began in high school when she assisted photographer Richard Kern and became one of her mentors, Ryan McGinley object.
In 2010, she founded “The Ardorous”, an online platform for young female artists to challenge traditional female ideologies and empower women.
Career highlights:
- Named one of 100 creatives shaping youth culture by Dazed and Calvin Klein (2016).
- Selected into Vogue’s 40 Creatives to Watch in 2016.
- Presented her first public artwork, Contact Photo (2017), in Toronto.
- Directed commercials for brands such as Gucci, Adidas and Nordstrom.
Photography and Art:
- Collins’ work has been widely exhibited in exhibitions and public installations and reflects her signature dreamy and intimate style.
- Published her first book, releasepublished with Wayward.
Director’s works:
- Directed music videos for famous artists including:
- “Fetish” Author: Selena Gomez (2017).
- “Good 4 you” and “brutal” Author: Olivia Rodrigo (2021).
- “Bati Ekadi” Author: Cardi B (2018).
acting:
- Starred as Triangle Girl Agnes in Amazon’s award-winning series Transparent (2014-2015).
Fashion:
- Cooperated with Gucci and became the spokesperson for its 2016 advertising campaign and appeared in its autumn and winter fashion show.
social media
- Instagram: @petrafcollins
personal life
Petra Collins keeps her personal life largely private. She briefly dated actor Justin Theroux in 2018, but ended the relationship shortly after. Currently, she is single and not in a committed relationship.
film chronology
as director
Music video:
- “Good 4 you” ——Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- “brutal” ——Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- “vampire” ——Olivia Rodrigo (2022)
- “Bati Ekadi” – Cardi B (2018)
- “Boy Problems” ——Carly Rae Jepsen (2015)
as an actress
TV drama:
- transparent (2014–2015) – Agnes, Triangle Girl
Movie:
net worth
As of 2024, Petra Collins has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her income comes from:
- Photography and art exhibitions.
- Directing high-profile music videos.
- Works with luxury brands such as Gucci and Calvin Klein.
Her influence and creativity continue to make her a sought-after name in the world of art and fashion.
