Deva Cassel, the actress and model, is one of those celebrities who tends to keep her personal life very private. So when she opened up about her boyfriend, Italian actor Saul Nanni, during a recent interview, fans perked up.
Deva took the opportunity to discuss how she and Saul gradually fell in love with each other. Read on to learn more about Europe’s latest celebrity power couple.
Deva Cassel Says Saul Nanni’s Eyes First Caught Her Attention
During an interview with FAB Magazine, Deva Cassel described what initially attracted her to Saul Nanni. She began by listing several qualities she loves about him but said what caught her attention was his eyes.
“I saw his eyes and it was warm,” she said. “I had never seen eyes like his that gave you this warm feeling. One look was enough.” She went on to describe Saul as spontaneous. He also likes showing people new things and he’s always learning about life. Deva said those traits help them stay happy in their relationship.
Their Romance Began Behind the Scenes of The Cheetah
Actress Deva Cassel first met Saul Nanni on the set of Netflix’s The Cheetah (also known as Il Gattopardo). It’s an upcoming Italian-language series based off the novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa.
Some fans assumed the two hit it off right away, but Deva clarified that wasn’t true. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she said they both regarded each other as friends and workmates when they first met.
“When he left for Sicily to film some of his scenes,” she told Vanity Fair, “I realized I missed him so much.”
Deva later told Madame Figaro that she ended up asking Saul Nanni to go out for a drink. From there, things naturally progressed into what’s now a nearly three-year relationship.
A Relationship That Has Grown Alongside Their Careers
Deva Cassel and Saul Nanni, both prominent figures in modeling and acting, have been a couple for nearly three years. During her interview with FAB Magazine, Deva said Saul has met her parents, actor and model Monica Bellucci and actor Vincent Cassel.
“He went very well,” she said of the meeting. The couple currently split their time between Italy, Los Angeles, and Brazil while filming and modeling. Both Deva and Saul have very active careers, so they understand the need for balance when it comes to spending time together.
Why Deva’s Comments Stand Out
When celebrities open up about their relationships, it’s usually due to a major announcement or controversy. Deva Cassel’s interview was refreshing in the sense that she spoke about her relationship with genuine care and honesty.
Deva didn’t feel the need to share every detail about her relationship with Saul. Instead, she chose to focus on what initially attracted her to him and how their relationship grew from there.
With Deva Cassel continuously booking acting roles and Saul Nanni receiving offers for Italian productions, fans are excited to see how their careers will unfold both individually and as a couple.
