Eugenia Kuzmina facts for kids

Eugenia Kuzmina (born December 25, 1987) is a Russian-American actress, model, and comedian. She started her career as a model, appearing on the cover of Glamour magazine and walking in fashion shows for famous designers like Yves Saint Laurent.

Eugenia has also acted in many movies and TV shows. She is known for her work in both comedy and drama. Besides acting and modeling, she performs stand-up comedy.

From Russia to Paris

Eugenia Kuzmina was born in Moscow, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. Her father was a nuclear physicist, a scientist who studies atoms. Her mother was also a scientist.

As a young girl, Eugenia was a talented ice skater. When she was 13, a famous Russian fashion designer named Slava Zaitsev noticed her. Soon, she was starring in commercials in Russia. A talent scout from Paris saw her potential and invited her to work in Europe, which started her international career.

A Successful Modeling Career

Eugenia's modeling career grew quickly. She worked with major modeling agencies like Ford Models and IMG. She appeared on the cover of the August 2004 issue of Glamour magazine.

She was the face of many famous brands, including Armani Jeans, Dior sunglasses, and L'Oreal. She also appeared in popular magazines like Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue.

Acting and Comedy

Starting in Hollywood

In 2011, Eugenia decided to focus on acting. She first appeared in a music video for French singer David Hallyday. Her first role in an American TV show was as a fairy in the popular series True Blood.

After that, she appeared in many other TV shows. She played a model in New Girl and an FBI agent in Castle. She also had roles in shows like "The Comeback" with Lisa Kudrow and "Lady Dynamite" with Maria Bamford.

Roles in Major Movies

Eugenia has acted alongside many famous stars. She appeared with Bill Murray in the movie Rock the Kasbah and with Zac Efron in Dirty Grandpa. She also had a role in the comedy Bad Moms with Mila Kunis.

Some of her other movie appearances include:

• Tour de Pharmacy, a TV movie with Andy Samberg and Orlando Bloom.
• Isn't It Romantic, a comedy with Rebel Wilson.
• The Gentlemen, a film directed by Guy Ritchie.
• Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, another Guy Ritchie film.
• Assassin, which was one of the last movies starring Bruce Willis.

Making People Laugh

Eugenia is also a talented comedian. She often performs stand-up comedy at famous clubs like The Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory. In 2022, she created her own comedy show called "Models of Comedy," where top models perform stand-up.

Personal Life

Eugenia Kuzmina lives in Los Angeles. She is married to film producer Bill Block, and they have two children. Bill Block has been the CEO of Miramax, a movie studio, since 2017.