Karolina Kurkova

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biography

Country of origin: Czech Republic

Born in the Czech Republic, Kurkova is best known as one of the faces of lingerie company Victoria's Secret. At the age of 15 she was discovered and signed by fashion designer Miuccia Prada and quickly landed a job with Vogue magazine. Her prescence is strong both in the high end and commercial markets as she has been the face of brands such as Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Yves Saint Laurent. Outside of modeling, Kurkova is active in humanitarian work, promoting the welfare of children through several organizations. She also recently completed her first acting role in the film, "My Sexiest Year".

updates

 
Elle France December 9, 2011 Cover
Elle France (Magazine Cover)
published: December 2011
photographer: Nagi Sakai
Cover Girls
Vogue Paris (Editorial)
published: November 2011
photographer: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
IMG Powerhouse
V Magazine (Editorial)
published: November 2011
photographer: Terry Richardson
Vogue Brasil November 2011 Cover
Vogue Brasil (Magazine Cover)
published: November 2011
photographer: JR Duran
Christian Dior S/S 12 show
Dior (Shows)
published: October 2011
Givenchy S/S 12 show
Givenchy (Shows)
published: October 2011
Film: Back Damon, film for Giorgio Arman...
Giorgio Armani (Editorial)
published: October 2011
Rag & Bone DIY F/W 11
Rag & Bone (Advertising)
season: Fall/Winter 2011
photographers: Helena Christensen, Lily Aldridge, Orlando Bloom
INC F/W 11
INC (Advertising)
season: Fall/Winter 2011
photographer: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Marchesa S/S 12 show
Marchesa (Shows)
published: September 2011
 

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