Charles Maximilian Siem (born 14 January 1986) is an English contemporary classical violinist as well as a model. 　　Charlie Siem was born in London, England, to billionaire Kristian Siem (no), a Norwegian businessman, and his South African-born wife Karen Ann, née Moross. He has three sisters, all involved in art: musician Sasha Siem, visual artist / healing arts teacher Sophie Madeleine Siem[5], and artist Louisa Tatiana Kristianne Siem. 　　Siem began the study of violin at age three when his interest was piqued upon hearing the cassettes his mother would play. He went on to study at Eton College and Girton College, Cambridge, and continued his violin studies with Itzhak Rashkovsky and Shlomo Mintz. He performed his first concerto with an orchestra at age 15, and played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at age 18. He has gained recognition in the past few years by playing alongside artists such as The Who and Miley Cyrus. Among his fans include Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Siem also professionally models having been the face of Dunhill London and Hugo Boss. 　　Siem is distantly related to Norwegian violin virtuoso and composer Ole Bull. 　　He plays a violin made by Guarneri del Gesu from 1735, also known as "The d'Egville". The violin was previously owned by Yehudi Menuhin. 　　A great believer in devoting time to worthwhile causes, Siem is an ambassador for The Prince's Trust.