Karolina Kurkova
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Karolina Kurkova, the blonde beauty from the Czech Republic has captured the attention of people around the world. Born February 28th 1984 in Decin. Hard to believe, but as a young girl Karolina said that boys thought she was too skinny, tall and awkward!! She began modeling at the tender age of fifteen before graduating high school after a close friend sent photos to an agency in Prague. Shortly after, Miyccia Prada signed a contract with her that gave her the exposure she needed to get her career off the ground. Despite modeling opportunities in Europe, her career didn’t take off until she turned 17, where she became the youngest model to have ever graced the cover of Vogue (February 2001). It was this groundbreaking opportunity that help to skyrocket her career into overdrive. America fell in love with her fun, intense and energetic personality. Her passion with modeling has led to numerous contract offers from well- known designers, advertisers and modeling agencies. Most well-known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, she is said to have the highest record for the number of continuous weeks worked (23 weeks in a row!!). Want to know more about her modeling career? Let’s take a closer look at her accomplishments
Karolina Kurkova’s Career and Awards Timeline
2001 Karolina became a lingerie model for Victoria’s Secret and attended their highly popular fashion shows
2002
- VH1 named her the “Model of the Year” at the Vogue Fashion Awards
2003/2005
- Appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2005
- Uncredited appearance on the Tyra Banks Show
2006
- Working on her first film called “My Sexiest Year” with Frankie Muniz (from the Malcom in the Middle TV series)
- Women Together, a non-profit organization, awarded Karolina an award for her humanitarian work with children, along with the Beautiful Life Fund, and the Free Arts organization.
- Rumors say that Karolina Kurkova was awarded a $25 million dollar contract from Vogue.
Karolina Kurkova’s Advertising Appearances
Advertising is one of a model’s main sources of income aside from trade shows. Karolina’s popularity has impressed many companies that sought to have her present their products.
Here is a list of some the most noteworthy companies she has worked on advertising campaigns with throughout her career so far:
- Balenciaga
- Celine
- Chanel
- Christian Dior
- Express
- Hugo Boss
- Louis Vuitton
- Oscar de la Renta
- Ralph Lauren
- Tommy Hilfigure
- Valentino
- Versace
Modeling Agencies
Throughout her impressive career so far, Karolina has been desired by the most prestigious modeling agencies. Listed below are some of the most impressive names.
- DNA Model Management
- Dominique Models
- Women Management- Milan
- Viva Models – Paris
- Mega Models – Miami, Florida
Magazine Appearances
An impressive career, Karolina’s current tally of magazine appearances is over 60. Here is a list of some of the popular names she has worked with by contract.
- Elle Magazine (Sweden - May 2004), (Czech Republic – April 2004)
- Flair (Italy- May 2003)
- Glamour Magazine (Germany- December 2002)
- Gloss (Croatia), December 2001
- Harper’s Bazaar (Czech Republic- December 2001 and August 2005)
- Lepota (Slovenia- Spring 2003)
- MarieClair (Spain- January 2004)
- Nova (UK- June 2001)
- Numero (France- June 2001)
- Telva (Spain- February 2003)
- Vogue (Argentina- March 2001), (Australia- March 2001 & July 2005), (France- March/August 2001), (Germany- (April/December 2001), (Greece- February 2001), (Italy- July 2001), (Korea- March 2001), (Spain- August 2001), (UK- August 2005), (US- February 2001 & September 2004).
Personal Interests
Karolina Kurkova’s interests include Lyenga Yoga, working out at the gym and attending basketball games.
By Sheila Robinson
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