Barbara Palvin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara Palvin
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Sprouse in 2014
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| Born | 8 October 1993 Budapest, Hungary
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| Other names | Barbara Sprouse |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Relatives | Cole Sprouse (brother-in-law) |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | Ford Models IMG Models (worldwide) Icon Model Management (Budapest) Next Models (Paris) |
Barbara Sprouse (born Barbara Palvin on October 8, 1993) is a famous model from Hungary. She first appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016. In 2019, she became a Victoria's Secret Angel. She also represents brands like Longines and Armani Beauty.
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Growing Up: Barbara's Early Life
Barbara Sprouse was born on October 8, 1993, in Budapest, Hungary. Her family includes her father, István Palvin, her mother, Ágnes Palvin, and her sister, Anita. Barbara often visited her grandmother and great-grandmother in the countryside.
Barbara's Modeling Journey
How Barbara Was Discovered
When Barbara was 13, a modeling scout noticed her in Budapest. She was walking with her mother at the time. Her first photo shoot was in 2006 for Spur Magazine. After that, she moved to Asia and worked steadily as a model.
Magazine Covers and Campaigns
Since then, Barbara has been on the cover of many well-known magazines. These include L'Officiel, Vogue, Marie Claire, Glamour, Elle, Allure, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Numéro. She has also appeared in advertisements for brands like Armani Exchange, H&M, Victoria's Secret, and Pull & Bear. In February 2012, she became an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. In 2016, Barbara was part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Class.
Walking the Runway
Barbara first walked on a fashion runway for Prada in February 2010. This was during Milan Fashion Week. She has also walked for other famous designers. These include Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, and Chanel. In 2012, she walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel
Barbara returned to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2018. The next year, she made history by becoming the first Hungarian Victoria's Secret Angel. Many people saw this as a step towards "body positivity" for the brand.
Barbara's Acting Roles
Barbara also started acting. In 2014, she appeared in the movie Hercules. She played the mythological queen Antimache in the film.
Personal Life
Since 2018, Barbara has been in a relationship with American actor Dylan Sprouse. They lived in Brooklyn until 2021, then moved to Los Angeles. In June 2023, they shared that they had been engaged since September 2022. On July 15, 2023, Barbara and Dylan got married in Albertirsa, Hungary. They were married in the same church where Barbara's parents also got married. Barbara took her husband's last name after they were married.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2022 | Serpentine (short film) | Eve |
| 2021 | Tyger Tyger | Eggzema |
| 2014 | Hercules | Antimache |
See also
In Spanish: Barbara Palvin para niños
