Kristina Tučkutė facts for kids

Kristina Tuckute in 2008

Kristina Tučkutė is a famous fashion model from Lithuania. She was born on October 18, 1983. Kristina started her modeling career in 1995. Since then, she has appeared on many magazine covers and in advertisements all over the world. She has worked with well-known fashion designers like Giorgio Armani and Roberto Cavalli.

Growing Up in Lithuania

Kristina Tučkutė was born in Klaipėda, a city in Lithuania located near the Baltic Sea. She grew up there with her sister, Zita. Her mother, Ala, was from Russia and worked as a police officer in Lithuania. Her father, Romas, was also a police officer, serving as a frontier commissioner.

When Kristina was young, she went to music and ballet school. She was also a talented athlete, excelling in high jump and track running. She even became a very good shooter at the police training facility. Her life changed when she was invited to take a modeling class. This chance helped her use her athletic strength in the modeling world.

Kristina's Modeling Journey

Kristina's modeling career began in 1995 when a top agency in Lithuania noticed her during a modeling class. Soon after, she signed with the Metropolitan Agency in Paris, France.

About a year later, Guido Dolci, who was the president of the Major Model agency, asked Kristina to move to Milan, Italy. Milan is a major city for fashion and beauty around the world.

Kristina is good at learning languages, so she quickly learned Italian. Milan became like a second home to her, and it was where her career really took off.

By 2000, Kristina was regularly featured in top fashion magazines globally. She modeled for many leading design houses. In less than a year, she appeared on dozens of magazine covers.

Kristina signed a three-year contract with Levante, a company known for its beautiful stockings and lingerie. She appeared in their TV commercials and print ads. She also starred in other TV commercials for brands like Geox and AZ, which helped her explore her interest in acting.

Kristina also created her own skincare line called OHM by Kristina Tuckute. This product line is sold in New York.

About Kristina

Kristina stays very close with her parents and sister. She also has strong friendships with the people she met in the modeling world in Italy. She has moved to the United States to grow her new business on both continents.

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