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 Johanna Gercke (born 29 February 1988) is a famous German fashion model and television host. She became well-known after winning the first season of Germany's Next Topmodel. Later, she also hosted Austria's Next Topmodel for several seasons.
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Early Life and School
Lena Gercke was born in Marburg, Germany. She grew up in a town called Cloppenburg. She went to a special high school there called Liebfrauenschule Cloppenburg, which is a Catholic Gymnasium. She finished school in 2007. Lena is also a hobby chess player. She has one sister and two half-sisters from her father's side.
Lena's Career
Becoming a Model
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Lena started her modeling journey early. In 2004, she won a casting call for the fast-food chain Burger King. This helped her get noticed for photo shoots, fashion shows, and dance performances.
In 2006, she tried out for Germany's Next Topmodel, a TV show hosted by Heidi Klum. Lena won the competition! This win brought her many exciting opportunities. She got a contract with the fashion brand OuiSet and a modeling contract with IMG Models in Paris. She also appeared on the cover of the German Cosmopolitan magazine in June 2006. Plus, she signed an advertising deal with Microsoft for Windows Live.
After that, Lena was featured in many other magazines, including the American versions of Cosmopolitan, Sports Week, and Glamour. She also appeared on the cover of French Votre Beauté. You might have seen her in ads for big brands like H&M, Mexx, and Geox. In 2010, she even walked the runway at New York Fashion Week for the fashion brand Custo Barcelona.
Working in Television
Lena Gercke didn't just stop at modeling; she also became a popular TV personality. In 2013, she joined the TV show Das Supertalent as a judge. It was a fun surprise when her own sister auditioned for the show in 2014!
In 2015, Lena hosted a hidden camera show called Prankenstein. From 2015 to 2021, she co-hosted the popular talent show The Voice of Germany with Thore Schölermann on the TV channels ProSieben and Sat.1. They also presented The Voice Senior on Sat.1 starting in 2018.
Personal 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
