Karolina Kurkova
Model
Karolina Kurkova became famous in America when she appeared on the cover of Vogue in February 2001 at the tender age of 17. The daughter of a Czech basketball player, Kurkova stood out at 5' 11" with a golden-blonde head of hair. By 2002 she had become the newest "hot" face, winning the Model of the Year at the Vogue Fashion Awards. She has modelled extensively for Victoria's Secret (appearing in the company's annual television specials from 2001-2007) and for Chanel, Rolex, Christian Dior, Versace and many other brands.Extra credit: Kurkova is 5' 11" tall and her nicknames are Kinka, KK, and Koka Kola, according to the CBS website for the 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Kurkova appears with Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima in our loop on The Models of Victoria's Secret.... Other Czech-born models include Daniela Pestova, Eva Herzigova and Yana Gupta.
Four Good Links
Victoria's Secret on CBS
The dope on her 2007 TV special
Karolina Kurkova
Older fan tribute with hundreds of photos
Sensational Karolina
Nice (if breathless) mix of photos and a 2001 interview from Models.Com
Fashion Model Directory
One photo, plus a big list of her print appearances
Vital Stats
Birth
28 February 1984
(age 24)
Birthplace
Decin, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic)
Death
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Best Known As
Long-haired blonde model for Victoria's Secret
