Many representatives of the fashion world can not imagine their existence without any diet. Morning is replaced by night, day after day, months and years pass, and top models all count calories and strictly maintain their already ideal weight. Everything, but not Karolina Kurkova. Photos of this long-legged blonde adorn the covers of more than fifty world publications. The girl is very popular. She is loved by fashion designers, stylists and the public. Beauty is the embodiment of style, beauty and grace.
Nicknamed KK
One of the leading and highest paid top models in the world is Karolina Kurkova. The biography of the beauty from childhood has developed under a successful star for career growth. She is one of the few who manage to harmoniously set her life priorities, finding time for everything: for professional work, for a hobby and, of course, for her family.
In the world of fashion, few people know this charming and stylish beast, whose nickname is KK (Koka-Kola, Kay-Kay and Kinka). Seven years ago, Carolina Kurkova was recognized as the sexiest blonde in Europe. And exactly one year later, in 2008, the famous TV channel E! made up a similar rating. He was led, as you might have guessed, by this amazing girl.
Where did the beauty career begin? How did she manage to achieve tremendous success? Let's figure it out.
Children's values
On the penultimate day of leap February 1984 in the provincial town of Decin, located in the north of the Czech Republic, Karolina Kurkova was born. The biography of the girl began her story in the family of a famous national basketball player and Slovenia. When the baby was only three months old, her parents divorced. Mom decided to raise her daughter alone and has not married since then.
Dark-skinned skin, a slender figure, blond hair - this was different from Carolina Kurkova from her peers since childhood. The growth of the model today is 180.5 cm. This parameter was inherited from her father-athlete. It is noteworthy that all the virtues seemed to the girl to be flaws: she was ashamed of her thin legs, high growth. Peers teased her. Baby stooped and bent her head. Nobody even invited her on dates. While all the girlfriends wore heels, she preferred comfortable sneakers and ballet shoes. And now Karolina Kurkova wears shoes without lifting.
Model path
Gymnastics helped increase the girl’s self-confidence. Thanks to the sport, the figure of the beauty gained smooth feminine features. Now few could say that Carolina is ugly. One of her few friends advised the girl to go on a casting to shoot in commercials. Previously, the Czech beauty sent her pictures to one of the best modeling agencies in Prague. The organization’s management liked her photos, and the girl was invited to shoot. Since then, a model named Karolina Kurkova has entered the advertising world. Photos of the long-legged beauty are still adorned with booklets and glossy pages of numerous publications.
From Italy to USA
In 2000, a sixteen-year-old girl leaves to conquer the capital of European fashion - Milan. Luck clearly favored the beauty. She immediately signs contracts with famous fashion houses such as Miu Miu and Prada. Without stopping and respite, Karolina Kurkova made her way to the world podium for a whole year. At seventeen, she moved to New York. It is worth noting that not only attractive appearance has become the foundation on which the Czech career is built. She rationally and easily perceives all criticisms. In addition, the girl from childhood instills confidence and the desire to find a way out of any situation. It was these qualities, coupled with hard work, that made Karolina Kurkova a star in the fashion world. Soon she received a contract with the world's most popular brand of lingerie - Victoria's Secret.
Filming, participating in shows and other achievements
This was only the beginning of the dizzying career of the Czech lady. Then followed by shooting for Vogue. It is noteworthy that Karolina Kurkova is the youngest model ever to appear on the pages of a glossy publication.
A lot of time has passed from the moment of shooting for the first advertisement to today. During this period, the girl has achieved a lot. She not only became the main "angel" for Victoria's Secret, but also collaborated with many fashion houses. Carolina Herrera, Yves Saint Laurent, Raph Lauren, Vera Wang, Stella McCartney, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Alberta Ferretti, Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Hugo Boss, John Galliano Valentino , Versace, Balenciaga - all these and many other brands invited bright and elegant Carolina to their shows.
After some time, the Slavic model bypasses her competitors at the Vogue Fashion Awards and becomes the model of the year. At the same time, she continues her collaboration with numerous brands.
Humanitarian activities and filming
Karolina Kurkova is an ideal example of a harmonious combination of both external and internal beauty. In addition to working on advertising and fashion shows, the girl takes a direct part in the projects of many humanitarian organizations, including The Beautiful Live Fund, Women Together, Free Arts, etc.
In 2006, the top model received an award for her contribution to solving the problems of children and women. The same year was marked by another event: Carolina made her debut as an actress. She starred in the movie My Sexiest Year. As expected, the model coped with its responsibilities perfectly. The success of the picture and the magnificent acting data of the Czech beauty did not go unnoticed, and she was invited to a role in the film "Chuck". In 2009, Carolina starred in the title role in the movie “Throwing the Cobra,” and two years later in the film “In the Field of View”.
Perfumes and sprays from KK
Last year, a series of cosmetics appeared in the fashion world, authored by Karolina Kurkova. Perfumes, sprays, lotions and body gels were the result of a fruitful collaboration of the model with the famous international company LR Health & Beauty Systems. Novelties were appreciated by the public and critics. And, as a result, the girl became a nominee for the prestigious Duftstar Awards in the "New" category.
Personal life
Karolina Kurkova continues to work as a model, even despite having a family. In 2009, the girl performed in a new role for her - she became a mother. In one of the New York clinics, Carolina gave birth to a son, who was named Tobin Jack. The father of the baby is Kurkova's husband (at that time he was in the status of a civil spouse) - film producer Archie Druri.
Before giving birth, the model decided to abandon her further career in favor of raising her beloved child. However, after several months, Karolina Kurkova returned to the podium. Tight, slender and all the same attractive, she adorned the billboards of Jean Paul Gaultier, Max Mara, Bottega Veneta. At the moment, even the most outstanding beauty can envy the parameters of the model. With a weight of 58 kg and a height of 180 cm, she has a hips volume of 87 cm, a waist - 58 cm and a chest - 84 cm.