Lena Gercke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lena Gercke
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Gercke in 2018
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Lena Johanna Gercke
29 February 1988 Marburg, West Germany
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| Partner(s) | Dustin Schöne |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
Lena Gercke is a famous German fashion model and TV host. She was born on February 29, 1988. Lena became well-known after winning the first season of Germany's Next Topmodel. She also hosted Austria's Next Topmodel for four seasons.
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Early Life and Background
Lena Gercke was born in Marburg, Germany. She grew up in a town called Cloppenburg. She went to a special high school there and finished her studies in 2007. Lena also enjoys playing chess as a hobby. She has one sister and two half-sisters.
Lena Gercke's Career
Becoming a Model
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Lena Gercke started her modeling career early. In 2004, she won a casting call for the fast-food chain Burger King. She then worked with an agency that helped her get photo shoots and fashion shows.
In 2006, Lena tried out for Germany's Next Topmodel. This TV show was hosted by the famous model Heidi Klum. Lena won the competition, which opened many doors for her.
After winning, she got a contract with a fashion brand called OuiSet. She also signed with IMG Models in Paris. Lena appeared on the cover of German Cosmopolitan magazine. She also had an advertising deal with Microsoft for Windows Live. Lena's photos were featured in other magazines like American Cosmopolitan and Glamour. She also worked for big brands like H&M, Mexx, and Geox. In 2010, she walked the runway at New York Fashion Week.
Working in Television
Lena Gercke also has a successful career in television. In 2013, she became a judge on the show Das Supertalent. Her sister even surprised her by auditioning for the show in 2014.
In 2015, Lena hosted a hidden camera show called Prankenstein. From 2015 to 2021, she presented The Voice of Germany with Thore Schölermann. This popular talent show aired on ProSieben and Sat.1. Starting in 2018, they also hosted The Voice Senior on Sat.1.
Lena Gercke's Family Life
Lena Gercke is in a relationship with film director Dustin Schöne. Their relationship became public in April 2019. They have two daughters together. Their first daughter was born in July 2020, and their second daughter was born in December 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Lena Gercke para niños
