Karolina Kurkova

A stunning model and film performer Karolina Kurkova was welcomed in Czech Republic. While growing up, she loved sports a lot and was passionate about basketball and gymnastics. This helped her to keep her body fit and slim, yet she never considered herself being beautiful. Everything changed when her friend sent the beauty’s pictures to several modeling agencies. Just a few months after that she got one of her first jobs in the fashion industry – it was a commercial and print advertising. After that she went to Italy, where she signed a contract with Miuccia Prada and that’s eventually how her career began.

In 1999, aged 17, Kurkova moved to New York and modelled for Vera Wang and Cividini as well as appeared on the cover of Vogue US. Soon after that she started collaborating with such internationally-known brands as Channel, Versace, Christian Dior and others. Moreover, she was invited to participate in the Victoria’s Secret Show in 2006. During the next several years, she graced the covers of The Face, Elle, Vanity Fair, etc.

Nowadays, the model is still in the fashion business, yet devotes more time to various business projects. For instance, she launched her own perfumes in cooperation with LR Health & Beauty. In addition, she deals with charity, working with several funds.

Are you eager to find out more surprising details about the celebrity’s life? Well, then have a look at these top 5 facts:

• As an Angel, she got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• As a workout she chooses kickboxing and pilates.
• Her favorite designers are Celine, Christopher Kane and Alexander Wang.
• Whenever she doesn’t have time for make-up, her secret weapon to look good is lipstick.
• Her dream is to build her own brand.