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Kim Feenstra
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![]() Kim Feenstra in 2018
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Born | Groningen, Netherlands
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23 August 1985
Spouse(s) | Jimmy van Dijk |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Hair color | Brown |
Eye color | Blue |
Agency | VDM Model Management |
Kim Feenstra, born on August 23, 1985, is a famous model from the Netherlands. She became well-known when she won the second season of Holland's Next Top Model in 2007.
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Kim Feenstra's Modeling Career
Kim Feenstra first gained attention as a contestant on the second season of Holland's Next Top Model. During the show, she shared that she was partly deaf in both ears. This was due to an accident she had when she was a child.
In the final episode, the host, Yfke Sturm, praised Kim. She said Kim was a perfect candidate for both runway shows and photo shoots. Yfke believed Kim had the most potential to succeed in modeling.
Winning Holland's Next Top Model
As the winner, Kim received several exciting prizes. She won a €50,000 modeling contract with Max Models. She also got to be on the cover of Glamour magazine. Another prize was three months of modeling in South Africa with Ice Models. Plus, she received a Mercedes-Benz A-Class car. After her win, Kim appeared on the cover of Glamour magazine's Summer edition.
Working with Top Agencies
Kim Feenstra has signed with different modeling agencies around the world. She works with Scoop Models in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is also represented by MP Management in Milan, Italy.
Model of the Month
In 2014, Kim Feenstra was chosen as the "Model of the Month." This honor came from Iva Mirbach, who is the Editor in Chief of FashionModelDirectory.com. This website is one of the largest fashion databases in the world.
Kim Feenstra in Movies
Besides modeling, Kim Feenstra has also acted in movies. In 2013, she played the main role in two films.
Verliefd op Ibiza
One of her movies was Verliefd op Ibiza, which means "In Love with/on Ibiza." This film was directed by Johan Nijenhuis. It became very popular in the Netherlands. The movie reached the top spot at the Dutch box office. It earned more than 5.1 million euros in total.
Mannenharten
Another successful movie for Kim in 2013 was Mannenharten, or "Men's Hearts." Mark de Cloe directed this film. It premiered on November 28, 2013. In its first two weeks, over 215,000 people went to see it. The movie earned 1.6 million euros. By the end of the year, it was ranked as the 5th top film. A sequel to Mannenharten has also been made. Kim Feenstra and most of the original actors returned for the new story. The movie is about six men at a gym who are at a turning point in their lives. They are looking for their place in the world and the right person to share it with.
Kim Feenstra's Personal Life
Kim Feenstra has some Indonesian heritage.