Erand Arifi is an Austrian-Kosovar social media creator, model, and entrepreneur who drew widespread attention in 2023 when a glow-up reel he shared on TikTok and Instagram rapidly circulated, earning millions of views.
Born on August 29, 2002 in Vienna, he began sharing personal images and transformation content under the name un.ermite that showcased his style evolution, skincare journey and outfit inspiration.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Erand Arifi
- Date of birth: August 29, 2002
- Age: 24 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Vienna, Austria
- State of origin: Vienna (Österreich)
- Nationality: Austrian
- Profession: Social media content creator, model, entrepreneur
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Weight: 87 kg (192 lbs)
- Parents: Mother from Firaj (Kosovo), Father from Shushica (Kosovo)
- Siblings: One younger brother
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: N/A
- Ethnicity: Kosovar Albanian heritage
- Net worth: $500,000
Early Life and education
Now at the age of 24, Erand Arifi was born in Vienna on August 29, 2002.
He grew up in a household with strong ties to Kosovo as both parents were immigrants—his mother hails from the village of Firaj, his father from Shushica.
He has a younger brother who has made public appearances as a beat-producer.
Between roughly ages 6 and 17 he played youth football with KSC/FCB Donaustadt in Vienna until deciding to focus entirely on creative pursuits in 2020.
He attended the Theodor-Kramer-Schule in Vienna, successfully completing his Matura (A-levels) in 2020.
During or following that year he began a distance-learning programme in Health Management at IU Internationale Hochschule, which he emphasized is separate from his creative and modelling career.
Personal Life
Erand Arifi has not publicly identified a spouse and there are no confirmed reports of marriage or romantic partnerships.
There is no record of children, divorces, or extramarital affairs.
Accordingly, relationship status remains undisclosed and no details about romantic life are currently available.
Career
Erand began producing content in 2022 under the TikTok handle un.ermite.
Within a few months, a glow-up reel featuring a fast-paced visual transformation and fashion scenes went viral as a recreation of dialogue from the animated series BoJack Horseman, helping him break through on TikTok with a viewership exceeding two million.
At that time, he had accumulated over 500,000 to 650,000 followers on TikTok; his Instagram account, under the name chezerand, also became a hub for modelling snapshots and outfit ideas.
By 2023 and into 2024, he worked increasingly in international modelling; he appeared in fashion campaigns and editorials for brands such as Kilian Paris, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dsquared², Prada, L’Oréal and YSL Beauty.
Locations included Austria, Europe and South America, with growing popularity in Brazil linked to his visuals featured on Dark-Romance book covers, notably as the face of the novel Desenfreados.
That exposure boosted his recognition among Brazilian fans, leading to official representation and a planned film adaptation where he is under consideration for the lead role.
He also founded his own jewellery label L’ÈRMITE, positioning himself in design and commerce.
Additional pursuits include self-taught acting (via method and Meisner techniques), YouTube vlogs and self-improvement content; a creative agency based in Austria handles his content planning and production.
He balances aesthetic visuals with thoughtful reflections on identity, wellness, and confidence.
Net worth
Erand Arifi’s net worth is estimated to be at $500,000. Income streams include social-media content, brand collaborations, modelling contracts and product sales, such as through the jewellery line L’ÈRMITE.
Social Media
- TikTok: @un.ermite
- Instagram: @chezerand
- X: N/A