Tina, her brother, and sister grew up in a resort town, Biarritz. The children could see picturesque landscapes, ocean, and mountains. The girl spent much time at the seashore and surfed. She was also fond of swimming but had to quit the sport after trauma. When Kunakey turned 15, the parents sent her to Madrid to study; although the teenager did not speak Spanish, she loved the capital with its eclectic architecture, fountains, and squares. She took her first steps in modeling in that city. Today, the celebrity considers Madrid to be her home; she is fluent in Spanish, too.
