Kim Feenstra facts for kids
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Kim Feenstra
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Kim Feenstra in 2018
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| Born | 23 August 1985 Groningen, Netherlands
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| 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 is a famous Dutch model. She was born on August 23, 1985, in Groningen, Netherlands. Kim became well-known after winning the second season of Holland's Next Top Model in 2007.
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Kim Feenstra's Modeling Career
Becoming a Top Model
Kim Feenstra first became famous 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 because of a childhood accident. In the final episode, the host, Yfke Sturm, said that Kim was a perfect choice. She believed Kim had great potential for both runway shows and photo shoots. The host also felt Kim had the best chance to succeed in modeling, both in her home country and around the world.
Winning the Competition
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 for Ice Models, with all her expenses paid. Plus, she received a new Mercedes-Benz A-Class car. After her win, Kim Feenstra appeared on the cover of Glamour magazine's Summer edition.
Working with Agencies
Kim Feenstra is currently signed with Scoop Models in Copenhagen, Denmark. She also works with MP Management in Milan, Italy. These agencies help her find modeling jobs and opportunities around the world.
Kim Feenstra in Movies
Early Film Roles
Kim Feenstra has also acted in movies. She had a role in the film The Last Ottoman. In 2013, she played the main character in two different movies. One of these was Verliefd op Ibiza, which means "In Love with Ibiza." This movie was directed by Johan Nijenhuis. It became very popular in the Netherlands, reaching the top spot at the box office and earning over 5.1 million euros.
Success with Mannenharten
Another successful movie for Kim in 2013 was Mannenharten, which means "Men's Hearts." This film was directed by Mark de Cloe. It first came out on November 28, 2013. In just its first two weeks, over 215,000 people went to see it in theaters. The movie earned a total of 1.6 million euros. By the end of that year, Mannenharten was ranked as the 5th most popular film. A sequel to the movie has also been made, with Kim Feenstra and most of the original actors returning. The story follows six men at a gym who are at a turning point in their lives. They are trying to figure out their place in the world and who they want to be with.
Model of the Month
In 2014, Iva Mirbach, who is the editor-in-chief of FashionModelDirectory.com, chose Kim Feenstra as the "model of the month." FashionModelDirectory.com is a very large fashion database that started in 1998. Iva Mirbach felt that Kim Feenstra, who looks up to the famous model Waris Dirie, was the perfect choice to start the new year.
Kim Feenstra's Personal Life
Kim Feenstra has some Indonesian heritage in her family background. After becoming famous on Holland's Next Top Model, Kim has continued to model for many well-known magazines, including Vogue Italia.
