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".

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Vogue Mexico June 2012 Cover
Vogue Mexico (Magazine Cover)
published: June 2012
photographer: Mariano Vivanco
Venus de Metal
Vogue Mexico (Editorial)
published: June 2012
photographer: Nagi Sakai
Vogue Mexico June 2012 Inside Cover
Vogue Mexico (Magazine Cover)
published: June 2012
photographer: Nagi Sakai
Super 8
Interview (Editorial)
published: June 2012
photographer: Greg Harris
Lifeball Vienna May 2012 Show
Shows (Shows)
published: May 2012
Hairy Tales by Luigi Murenu
Vogue Germany (Editorial)
published: April 2012
photographer: Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi
The Limited S/S 12
The Limited (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Iceberg S/S 12
Iceberg (Advertising)
season: Spring/Summer 2012
Chanel Little Black Jacket Book and behi...
Chanel (Other)
published: March 2012
photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Tisci's Time
American Vogue (Other)
published: March 2012
photographer: Annie Leibovitz
 

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