Karolina Kurkova

Karolina Kurkova

Czech Republic
Measurements : 34 - 23 - 34
Height : 180 cm
Date of Birth : February 28, 1984

Karolína Kurková (born February 28, 1984 in Decín, Czech Republic) is a Czech supermodel, best known as a Victoria's Secret angel. After a friend sent photos of Kurková to an agency in Prague, Kurková immediately landed a runway appearance, as well as a commercial and print ad. She later traveled to Milan to gain more experience. There, Miuccia Prada, the designer behind the brand Prada, signed her to a modeling contract. In September 1999, Kurková met with Vogue editors in New York City, then she moved to New York permanently. At seventeen years old, Kurková landed a spot on the cover of the February 2001 issue of Vogue. Kurková was now recognized at haute couture fashion shows, and lingerie brand Victoria's Secret chose her to be a part of that year's televised fashion show special. Prominent fashion houses such as Yves Saint-Laurent signed Kurková to modeling contracts. Print campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, and others helped expose Kurková even more, while she headlined the second Victoria's Secret show the following year. She was named "Model of the Year" at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards. Kurková later signed contracts with designers including Ralph Lauren, Óscar de la Renta, Chanel and Balenciaga. Kurková has made more than 80 magazine cover appearances. Most recently, Kurková has appeared on the cover of Korea's W, as well as the Greek Vogue. Kurková has been featured in fashion spreads in most major fashion magazines including UK, U.S., and French Vogue (as well as other international versions of Vogue), Vanity Fair, The Face, and W. She has worked with well-known fashion photographers including Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, and Mario Testino. She was also featured in the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Kurková is also set to make her film debut alongside Frankie Muniz, Harvey Keitel and Amber Valletta in Howard Himelstein's coming-of-age dramedy, My Sexiest Year. Source : Wikipedia