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| Birth name | Наталья Водянова |
| Date of birth | February 28, 1982 |
| Place of birth | Gorky, Russia |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Nizhny Novgorod (Ни́жний Но́вгород Nižnij Novgorod) colloquially shortened as Nizhny, is the fourth largest city in Russia Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending 75 m) |
| Hair color | dark blonde |
| Eye color | blue |
| Measurements | (US) 34. 5-24. 5-35 ; (EU) 88-62-89 |
| Dress size | (US) 4 ; (EU) 34 |
| Shoe size | (US) 8 ; (EU) 40 |
| Spouse(s) | Justin Portman |
Natalia Vodianova (Russian: Наталья Водянова, born February 28, 1982) is a Russian model. Russian ( transliteration:,) is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia, the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising.
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Biography
Born in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia's fourth largest city), Vodianova, nickname 'SuperNova', had a difficult childhood. Nizhny Novgorod (Ни́жний Но́вгород Nižnij Novgorod) colloquially shortened as Nizhny, is the fourth largest city in Russia Nizhny Novgorod (Ни́жний Но́вгород Nižnij Novgorod) colloquially shortened as Nizhny, is the fourth largest city in Russia Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Her mother's abusive boyfriends and a tight financial situation dogged her throughout childhood. Having helped her mother with her fruit stall business from the age of 11, Vodianova moved into her own apartment with a friend at 15 and started her own fruit-stall business. The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. She was thus able to help out her sisters, one of whom is disabled.
Career
At age 15, Vodianova enrolled in a modeling academy, and started going to castings. A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. A scouting agent from Paris told her that she could have a great future if she learned English quickly. Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city Convinced that her life would change for the better, Vodianova learned English in three months, moved to Paris and signed up with the Viva agency at age 17. Soon, Gucci made her the new face for their perfume line. The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci, is an Italian iconic fashion and Leather goods label After working at more than 40 runway shows, she was hired to appear in Calvin Klein's spring show. Calvin Klein Inc is an American fashion brand founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein. Around this time she also made a brief appearance in Roman Coppola's film CQ, with Billy Zane. Roman Coppola (born 22 April 1965) is an American Film director and Music video director. CQ is a 2001 Film written and directed by Roman Coppola. It is an homage to 1960s Italian spy/sci-fi spoofs like Barbarella William George "Billy" Zane Jr (born February 24, 1966) is an American Actor and director.
Vodianova has done campaigns for Louis Vuitton, L'Oreal, Marc Jacobs, Miss Sixty, Pepe Jeans, and Calvin Klein's collection and his fragrance, "Euphoria". Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton ( pronounced /lwi vɥitɔ̃/ or sometimes shortened to LV, is a French luxury fashion The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest Cosmetics and Beauty company and is headquartered in the Paris suburb of Clichy, France Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963 in New York City) is an American Fashion designer He is the head designer for Marc Jacobs Designer jeans are high-fashion Jeans that are marketed as Status symbols. Pepe Jeans is one of the fastest growing denim and casual wear brands in Europe Calvin Klein Inc is an American fashion brand founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein.
In July 2007, Vodianova was featured the cover of American Vogue as the solo subject, a considerable feat during an era that relies heavily on celebrity cover subjects to push sales. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. She first appeared on the cover along with eight other top models in September 2005. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The only other models to have singularly graced the cover of US Vogue in between those two issues have been Linda Evangelista and Liya Kebede. Linda Evangelista (born May 10, 1965) is a Canadian model. Early life Evangelista was born to Italian parents Liya Kebede (born January 3 1978) is an Ethiopian model who has appeared on the cover of US ''Vogue'' twice
According to Forbes, Vodianova is ranked as the seventh highest-earning model in the world after Carolyn Murphy, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss and Gisele Bündchen. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly Carolyn Murphy (born on August 11, 1973) is an American model. Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (born April 11, 1981 is a Brazilian model. Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12 1981 is a Brazilian model known for her work with Victoria's Secret and Maybelline cosmetics Heidi Klum (ˈklʊm born June 1 1973 is a German model, actress TV presenter, Fashion designer, Television producer and occasional singer Kate Moss (born January 16 1974) is an English model who has appeared on over 300 magazine covers. Gisele Caroline Bündchen (born July 20 1980 is a Brazilian model. Her earnings for the past year were in the order of $4. 5 million.
She was ranked 14th in Channel 5's "World's greatest supermodel".
Personal life
Her husband is British real estate heir, Justin Portman, a half-brother of the 10th Viscount Portman, son of a Viscount and Scion of one of Britain's wealthiest real estate families, owning swatches in London. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Real estate is a legal term (in some jurisdictions notably in the USA, United Kingdom Christopher Edward Berkeley Portman 10th Viscount Portman (born July 30 1958) is a British peer and Property developer. The couple had their first son, Lucas Alexander, on December 22, 2001. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. On September 1, 2002, Vodianova and Portman married in a lavish ceremony in Saint Petersburg. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Saint Petersburg ( tr: Sankt-Peterburg,) is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River Their second child, daughter Neva (named after the Russian river Neva) was born on March 24, 2006, weighing 7 pounds. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. She posed with her baby in Vogue. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications. Her third child, a boy named Viktor, was born on September 13, 2007; Viktor is named after Natalia's grandfather. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Vodianova's husband and children often travel with her.
Vodianova is also a dedicated philanthropist, an achievement that was honored in the March 2007 issue of US Vogue. Vogue is a Fashion and lifestyle Magazine published in eighteen countries by Condé Nast Publications.
References
External links
- Natalia Vodianova at the Internet Movie Database
- Natalia Vodianova in the Fashion Model Directory
- Profile at AskMen.com
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| NAME | Vodianova, Natalia |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Водянова, Наталья |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Russian model |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1982-02-28 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gorky, Russia |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
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