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	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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 March 10, 1973) is a famous model and actress from the Czech Republic. She became well-known in 1994 for a special Wonderbra advertisement. This ad had the slogan "Hello Boys."

Eva is tall (about 1.80 meters or 5 feet 11 inches) and has a very elegant look. This made her a popular choice for many fashion shows and big brands. She has worked with top designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and Versace. She has also been on the covers of many famous fashion magazines, including Vogue and Elle.

In the 1990s, Eva was one of the "supermodels." This group included other famous models like Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford. Besides modeling, Eva has also acted in movies. She appeared in films such as Les Anges gardiens (1995) and Modigliani (2004).

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Eva Herzigová was born in Litvínov, which was part of Czechoslovakia at the time. Today, this city 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, and skiing. Her modeling journey started when she was 16 years old. In 1989, she won a modeling contest in Prague. This contest was held by a French modeling agency. After winning, she moved to Paris to start her career.

Becoming a Supermodel

Once Eva arrived in Paris, her popularity grew quickly. Her first big moment was becoming the face of the first Wonderbra campaign. In 1994, an advertising team created the "Hello Boys" campaign. It showed a close-up picture of Eva wearing a black Wonderbra. The ad only had two words: "Hello boys."

This famous poster was even shown in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. People voted it as one of the most iconic outdoor ads of the past 50 years. The company wanted the ad to help women see the Wonderbra as something that makes them feel beautiful.

Eva also appeared in campaigns for Guess? jeans and the Victoria's Secret catalog. She was featured in many international fashion magazines. These included Vogue (in countries like France, Britain, and Japan) and Harper's Bazaar. She also walked the runway for designers like Louis Vuitton and Versace.

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

Personal Life

Herzigová in 2016

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

Eva is very good at languages. She can speak Czech, Russian, English, French, and Italian.

Filmography

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

See also

In Spanish: Eva Herzigová para niños