Annika Backes (born September 7, 1996) is an American model. She is the wife of Dutch Dj Tiësto. ^{[3] [2]}

Backes is represented by Elite Model Management. She travels often for work. ^[4] She walked the runway at high-profile fashion events like NYC Fashion week. Backes has also graced the pages of a number of renowned magazines, including Luxuriant and Inlove. ^[4]

She was originally discovered at a mall by a talent scout.

^[4] Backes cites Alexander Wang as her favorite designer. ^[4]

Backes and Tiesto first met at Catch restaurant in New York City New in February 2015. In a Vogue feature, Backes states: ^[4]

Tiesto proposed to her during Thanksgiving 2018. ^[3] The couple had their wedding in Utah in September 2019. ^[3]

She currenlty resides in New York City.

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