Born name

Karolína Isela Kurková

nickname

KK, La Kurkova, Koka Kola, Kinka

Sun sign

fishes

Place of birth

Děčín, Czechoslovakia

Residence

TriBeCa Bezirk in New York City

nationality

training

There is no information about her schooling. But when she was 15, she walked the runway in a fashion show.

occupation

Mode / Runway-Modell

family

• Father – Josef Kurka (Czech basketball player)
• Mother – comes from Slovakia
• Siblings – Unknowns

Manager

• Dominique Models – Brussels
• Storm Models – London
• D’Management Group
• Mega Models – Miami
• MY model management
• Viva Models – Paris

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm

weight

59 kg or 130 pounds

friend/spouse

Karolina dated –

1. Alessandro Bazzoni (1996-2000) – Italian personality, Bazzoni, who is a polo player and an oil company owner, dated this Czech model. As a result the 2 of these dated for years. Not much is known about their relationship as Karolina didn’t reveal much about the bond.
2. Archie Drury (2008-Present) – Model Kurkova started dating film producer Archie Drury in 2008. Their bond grew much more when he proposed and they became engaged in Cape Town, South Africa in July 2009 while they were on holiday. They soon also married before the birth of their child – son Tobin Jack Drury, on October 29, 2009, weighing 6 pounds. 3 oz.
3. Wladimir Klitschko (October 2008) – He is a former Ukrainian heavyweight boxer who was in the news in October 2008 for secretly dating a Czech model. But that was a rumor and nothing came of it.
4. Pharrell Williams (2012-2013) – American singer and record producer Pharrell Williams dated Kurkova for a few months in 2012-2013. The duo first met during the Vogue photo shoot in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

race/ethnicity

White

She has Slovak ancestry on her mother’s side.

hair colour

Blond

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Long blond hair

measurements

33-24.5-34 inches or 84-62-86 cm

dress size

4 (USA) or 36 (EU)

bra size

32B

shoe size

9.5 (US) or 40 (EU) or 7 (UK)

brand promotion

Karolina walked the ramp promoting Anne Klein, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chanel, Christian Dior, Dell, Elie Saab, Express, Furla, Giuliano Teso, H&M, Hugo Boss, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Frieda, Jones New York, La Perla, Liverpool, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s INC, Mango glasses, Max Mara, Mercedes-Benz, MOGA, Piazza Sempione, Plein Sud, Pronovias, Rag & Bone, Rocawear, Rolex-Oyster, Salvatore Ferragamo, The Limited, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace, Victoria’s Secret, Yves Saint Laurent, Zeki

Religion

unknown

Known for

Top Money Girls (Ranked 16) on Models.com and also as a former Victoria’s Secret Angel.

first movie

2007 English language romantic comedy/drama film My Sexiest Year.

She then starred in the 2009 action film Courtney A. Krieger/Cover Girl GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra .

First TV show

Her first TV appearance was a fashion show – Ready to Wear – Spring/Summer 2000 promoting Cividini, Emporio Armani, GFF, Krizia, René Lezard and Vera Wang.

Personal trainer

David Kirsch

Karolina Kurkova Facts

1. Karolina had suffered from an underactive thyroid in the past, which led to weight gain.
2. Yoga and fitness are her hobbies.
3. At the age of 17 she graced the cover of Vogue in February 2001, which made her famous in America.
4. She was discovered in 1999.
5. Kurkova appeared in the 2004 Pirelli calendar.
6. She is the spokeswoman for Victoria’s Secret.
7. Adriana Lima, Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio and Heidi Klum are some of her friends.
8. In February 2012, she made a guest appearance on TV Series 30 Rock, Episode 9, Season 6 entitled Leap Day.
9. She was recognized for her humanitarian work by the non-profit organization Women Together.
10. Connect with Karolina on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.