Michaela Bercu facts for kids

Michaela Bercu (born March 31, 1967) is a famous Israeli model and actress. She became well-known for her work in fashion and for appearing in a big movie.

Early Life and Background

Michaela Bercu was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. Her parents were from Romania and moved to Israel. She was an only child.

Michaela grew up speaking several languages. These included Hebrew, Romanian, and Hungarian. In 2015, she also became a citizen of Romania.

Michaela Bercu's Modeling Career

Michaela started her modeling career at a young age. She was only 14 years old when her mother took her to a fashion photographer named Menachem Oz. Soon after, she signed with Elite Model Management, a big modeling agency.

Making History on Vogue Magazine

In November 1988, Michaela Bercu made history. She appeared on the cover of American Vogue magazine. This was a very special moment for several reasons.

It was the first cover for Anna Wintour as the magazine's new editor-in-chief. Michaela wore a fancy T-shirt and faded jeans for the photo. This was also the first time a model on the cover of Vogue wore jeans.

Michaela Bercu was also the first Israeli woman to be featured on the cover of American Vogue. After this, she appeared on many other Vogue covers in different countries. She was also seen on the covers of magazines like Elle, Mademoiselle, and Cosmopolitan. In 1990, she was even in the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Advertising Campaigns and Return to Modeling

Michaela Bercu has worked for many well-known brands. She appeared in advertisements for companies like Blumarine, DKNY, L'Oreal, and Revlon.

She briefly stopped modeling in 1996 after she got married. However, she returned to the fashion world in 1999. She started modeling clothing for plus-sized models.

Acting Roles

Besides modeling, Michaela Bercu also acted in a movie. She appeared in the American film Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1992. She played one of Dracula's brides in the film. She acted alongside famous stars like Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Michaela Bercu para niños

• Israeli fashion