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Karolína Isela Kurková (born February
28, 1984) is a Czech supermodel, best known as one of
the Victoria's Secret Angels. Mario Testino said of
Kurková, "The proportions of her body and her
face, as well as her energy level, make her a model who
could fit almost into any moment." Designer Marc
Jacobs said, "She has an angelic look with a dark
side, she's sweet and fun but looks like she could be an
evil bewitching child." Vogue editor Anna Wintour
called her the "next supermodel."
Early life and career: Karolína Kurková was
born in Děčín, Czech Republic, to Josef
Kurka, a Czech basketball player, and a Slovak mother.
After a friend sent photos of Kurková to an agency in
Prague, she 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.
Modeling career: In September 1999, Kurková met
with Vogue editors in New York City, then she moved to
NYC permanently. At seventeen years old, she 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 her 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.
Most recently, she 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 U.K., U.S., and French Vogue (as
well as other international versions of), Vanity Fair,
and The Face.
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.
According to Forbes, Kurkova is the ninth top-earning
model with estimated earnings of $3.5 million in 2006.
Personal life: She currently lives in New York
City's TriBeCa district and enjoys courtside basketball
games at Madison Square Garden.
Charity: In March 2006, Kurková received an
award from the non-profit organization, Women Together,
for her humanitarian work. Kurková was honored for
working for the welfare of children through
organizations such as "The Beautiful Life
Fund", "Free Arts" and "Global Youth
Action Network". |
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