Maryna Linchuk facts for kids
Maryna Linchuk (Belarusian: Марына Лінчук) is a well-known model from Belarus. She was born on September 4, 1987.
Early Life
Maryna Linchuk grew up in Minsk, which is the capital city of Belarus. She was raised by her mother. Later, her mother remarried, and they moved to a new home.
Becoming a Model
Maryna was discovered as a model when she was 12 years old. This means someone saw her and thought she had the potential to be a model. She visited modeling agencies in Paris and London soon after. However, she found it hard to get used to the modeling world at first.
After about a year, Maryna decided to try modeling again. She went to Japan to work. The way things were done in Japan helped her feel more comfortable with modeling. She stayed there for a few years.
Later, Maryna returned home for a year. Then, she moved to New York City to join the fashion scene there. In 2006, she signed with DNA Models, which is a top modeling agency in New York.
Maryna became the face of several big brands. She was one of the models for Escada's Moon Sparkle perfume. She also represented the Miss Dior Cherie perfume from 2008 to 2010. The famous director Sofia Coppola directed the advertisements for this perfume.
Maryna has appeared in ads for many well-known companies. These include Versace, Donna Karan, Dior, Gap, H&M, and Dolce & Gabbana. She has also walked in many fashion shows. These include the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013. She has also walked for designers like Givenchy, Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton.
Maryna has been on the covers of many international Vogue magazines. These include the Italian, Russian, German, and Japanese editions. Vogue Paris even named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.
Besides modeling, Maryna also had a small role in a movie. She appeared in Sofia Coppola's film Somewhere, which came out in 2010. She was also in the music video for the song "Waves" by Mr Probz.
Maryna's Family Life
Maryna Linchuk is engaged to her partner, Brian Casey. They have two daughters together.
See also
In Spanish: Maryna Linchuk para niños