Katarina Van Derham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Katarina Van Derham
Born	Katarina Ambrusova (1975-12-11) 11 December 1975 (age 49) Ľubochňa, Czechoslovakia(now Slovakia)
Alma mater	Stredna Priemyselna Skola Textilna, Oxford University
Occupation	Actress, Model, Publisher, Entrepreneur
Years active	2002-present
Spouse(s)	James Michael Bilella, 2001-? (divorced)

Katarina Van Derham (born Katarina Ambrusova on December 11, 1975) is a Slovak-American model, actress, publisher, and business owner. She is well-known for her role as Bob Saget's girlfriend on the TV show Entourage. Katarina also started Viva Glam Magazine.

As a model and actress, Katarina has been on the cover of more than 60 magazines around the world. She has also been featured on many major news channels like CNN, Fox, and NBC. As a business owner, she has been highlighted in magazines such as Forbes. She has appeared in 17 TV commercials for brands like Pepsi and Nike. She has also been in music videos for famous artists. Recently, she acted in the movies Unbelievable!!!!!, Crypto Heads, and Team Havnaa.

Katarina's Early Life

Katarina Van Derham was born in Slovakia. She has one brother. In 1998, when she was 22, Katarina moved to the United States with only $500. She has been a vegetarian since she was 18 years old. Later, when she was 34, she became a vegan.

Katarina was briefly married to James Michael Bilella. She got her last name, Van Derham, from him. She often jokes about changing the spelling of her last name. This is because she is a vegan and did not want the word "ham" to stand alone.

Katarina's Modeling Career

Katarina Van Derham started her modeling career in 2002. She was 26 years old at the time. A photographer discovered her while she was working as a waitress in Santa Monica. The next year, Femme Fatale magazine called her their "Fresh Face."

Katarina has appeared in over 20 national and international commercials. She has also been on more than 60 magazine covers. She has promoted many different products. Katarina was the longest-serving St. Pauli Girl, holding the role for two years. She also played the Snow Queen in advertisements for Coors beer.

Katarina's Acting Roles

Katarina Van Derham played Bob Saget's girlfriend in an episode of the TV show Entourage called "No More Drama." She also appeared in the movie Redline.

More recently, she acted in the movies Crypto Heads and Unbelievable!!!!!. In Unbelievable!!!!!, she played a character named Captain Cheryl Stillwood. You can also see her in the movie Team Havnaa.

Starting Viva Glam Magazine

In 2012, Katarina Van Derham created Viva Glam Magazine. This is an online magazine that focuses on fashion, beauty, health, travel, entertainment, and food. Viva Glam Magazine promotes a lifestyle that is kind to animals and the planet. It is inspired by old Hollywood style but also focuses on modern, conscious living. By September 2016, the magazine had 4.5 million views each month.

VIVA GLAM Magazine first received major news attention in 2012. In the summer of 2013, the magazine released its first printed issue. This issue featured Canadian Guess model Ashley Diana Morris on the cover and was given away for free.

The 90s Girl Docu-series

The 90s Girl is a special series produced by Viva Glam Magazine. It gives viewers a close look into Katarina Van Derham's life and the lives of her team at Viva Glam Magazine. This series airs on the VIVA GLAM Magazine website and YouTube every Wednesday. Each episode is about 20 minutes long. The series first started in 2017, and eight episodes have been released.

Other Web Series

In 2018, Katarina Van Derham started producing a web series called Models Talk. She hosts this show with Candace Kita. On Models Talk, they interview models about their experiences in the modeling world. Katarina also produced another web series called Viva Cannes!. This series shows unique places to visit in Cannes, France, during the Cannes Film Festival.

Katarina's Cosmetics Line

Katarina Van Derham launched her own collection of liquid lipsticks called "Glamour Garden" on February 1, 2018. She worked with the cosmetic brand LA Splash to create four unique liquid lipstick colors. The four colors in Katarina's collection are: Fashioniser (a classic nude), 90s Girl (a dusty rose), Katarina (a peachy-pink), and Glamarella (a bright pink). Katarina also sells her own brand of false eyelashes called Kat lash.

Katarina's Film and TV Appearances

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