Eva Herzigová facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eva Herzigová
Herzigová in 2019
Born	(1973-03-10) 10 March 1973 (age 52) Litvínov, Czechoslovakia
Occupation	Model actress
Children	3
Modeling information
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Hair color	Light blonde
Eye color	Blue-green
Agency	Unsigned Group (London) The Lions (New York) ZZO (Paris) d'management group (Milan) Traffic Models (Barcelona) Scoop Models (Copenhagen) Mega Model Agency (Hamburg) Czechoslovak Models (Prague) Priscilla's Model Management (Sydney)

Eva Herzigová (born 10 March 1973) is a famous Czech model and actress. She became very well known in 1994 when she was the face of the Wonderbra campaign. The famous "Hello Boys" advertisement became a classic and helped her become popular worldwide.

Her height (1.80 meters) and elegant look made her a popular model. She worked for many famous fashion brands. Throughout her career, Herzigová has worked with top designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Versace, and Louis Vuitton. She has also been on the covers of many important fashion magazines. These include Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. She was one of the top models of the 1990s. She was known as a "supermodel" along with other big names like Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.

Besides modeling, Herzigová has also acted in movies and on TV. She appeared in films such as Les Anges gardiens (1995) and Modigliani (2004). Eva Herzigová is still an important person in the fashion and entertainment world.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Herzigová was born in Litvínov, which was part of Czechoslovakia at the time. Today, it is in the Czech Republic. Her mother was an accountant, and her father was an electrician. When she was growing up, Eva was very active in sports. She was good at gymnastics, basketball, running, and cross-country skiing.

She started her modeling journey after winning a modeling contest in Prague in 1989. She was 16 years old then. After this, she moved to Paris, France, and her popularity grew quickly.

The Wonderbra Campaign

Eva's first very important job was for the Wonderbra campaign. In 1994, an advertising expert named Trevor Beattie created an ad for Wonderbra. It showed a close-up picture of Herzigová wearing a black Wonderbra. The ad had only two words: "Hello boys."

This famous poster was shown in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It was also voted as one of the top 10 posters of the century. The company wanted the ad to make women see the Wonderbra as something that makes them feel beautiful. In 2011, this billboard was voted the most iconic outdoor ad of the past 50 years.

Other Modeling Work

Eva also appeared in campaigns for Guess? jeans. She was featured in the Victoria's Secret catalog. She also appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine.

Herzigová has been on the covers of many international fashion magazines. These include different versions of Vogue (like French, British, and Japanese Vogue). She also appeared on Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire. She has walked the runway for famous designers like Louis Vuitton and Versace.

In 2006, she played the role of Venus at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics. In 2013, Herzigová became the new model for Dior's Capture Totale beauty line. She continued working with Dior until 2021. In 2016, she was chosen to be a spokesperson for Giorgio Armani's New Normal Campaign.

Personal Life

Herzigová in 2016

Eva Herzigová married Tico Torres in September 1996. He is the drummer for the band Bon Jovi. They divorced in June 1998.

Herzigová has three sons with Italian businessman Gregorio Marsiaj. Their names are George (born 2007), Philip (born 2011), and Edward (born 2013). They live in Italy. In 2017, Eva and Gregorio became engaged.

Eva Herzigová can speak several languages. She speaks Czech, Russian, English, French, and Italian.

Film and Television Roles

Eva Herzigová has appeared in various films and TV shows. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Eva Herzigová para niños