Natasha Poly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Natasha Poly
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Poly in 2020
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| Born |
Natalia Sergeevna Polevshchikova
12 July 1985 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Spouse(s) |
Peter Bakker
(m. 2011) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Green |
| Agency | Elite Model Management (New York) Women Management (Milan) Select Model Management (London) Traffic Models (Barcelona) Scoop Models (Copenhagen) Modelink (Gothenburg) Mega Model Agency (Hamburg) |
Natalia Sergeevna Polevshchikova (Russian: Наталья Серге́евна Полевщикова), famous as Natasha Poly, is a Russian model. She was born on July 12, 1985. Since 2004, Natasha has been a top model. She has appeared in many ads for famous fashion brands. You can also see her on magazine covers and walking on runways.
Natasha became one of the most popular models in the mid-2000s. Vogue Paris magazine even called her one of the top 30 models of that time. She has been on the cover of Vogue magazine 61 times! Natasha is known for her special way of walking on the runway. She also has a famous pose. Models.com, a website about models, calls her an "icon."
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How Natasha Poly Started Modeling
Natasha Poly was born in Perm, Russia, in the Soviet Union. She started modeling in her hometown in 2000. A person named Mauro Palmentieri discovered her there. He invited her to Moscow for a modeling contest. Natasha won second prize in the "New Model Today" competition.
She first walked on a runway for Emanuel Ungaro in 2004. This year was a big turning point for her. She walked in 54 fashion shows. These shows were in big cities like Milan, Paris, and New York City. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris twice in a row.
Her First Steps in Modeling (2004-2005)
In 2004, Natasha Poly was in ads for Alberta Ferretti and Louis Vuitton jewelry. She made her first runway appearance at an Emanuel Ungaro show. Even though she was new, she walked in many shows that year. She modeled for famous designers. These included Calvin Klein, Fendi, Gucci, and Oscar de la Renta.
In 2004, Natasha was on the cover of Vogue Paris twice. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Russia and Vogue Australia. In 2005, she was in an ad campaign for Roberto Cavalli. She was on the cover of Vogue Paris again. This time, she was with Mariacarla Boscono and Vlada Roslyakova. That year, Natasha walked in 130 shows. She also made a memorable appearance at the Victoria's Secret fashion show.
Becoming a Famous Model (2007-2010)
By 2007, Natasha Poly was very busy. She appeared in 250 fashion shows. These shows featured brands like Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan.
In September 2008, Natasha was on one of the 14 covers of V magazine. Each cover showed a close-up of a famous model. Some were new top models, and others were well-known supermodels. These photos were taken by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
In 2008, Natasha was in ads for Louis Vuitton and Roberto Cavalli. She was in seven ad campaigns during the Fall/Winter 2008-2009 season. Vogue Russia also featured her on a magazine cover.
Natasha was ranked first on Fashion Television's First Face list three times in a row. This list shows models who opened the most shows in a season. Vogue Paris named her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.
Still a Top Model (2010-Present)
In 2010, Natasha Poly appeared on ten Vogue covers. This included Vogue Paris and Vogue Russia twice. She also appeared in an ad campaign for H&M.
In 2012, Natasha attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. She wore a Gucci dress. She also walked in a Gucci runway show that year. Later, Natasha became a brand ambassador for L'Oreal.
Natasha was part of the Versace Spring/Summer 2016 campaign. She was with Gigi Hadid and Raquel Zimmermann. She also appeared in a commercial for Mercedes-Benz. In this ad, she was with a Mercedes-Benz SL car. She also became the face of Kurt Geiger's Fall/Winter 2016 campaign.
Natasha was part of the Balmain Spring/Summer 2017 ad campaign. She was with other supermodels like Isabeli Fontana and Doutzen Kroes. In the same year, she appeared in campaigns for Dsquared² and Mugler.
In the 2023/2024 season, Natasha walked in several runway shows. These included Blumarine, Dolce&Gabbana, and Michael Kors. For the 2024 Haute Couture season, she appeared in shows for Schiaparelli and Fendi.
Natasha Poly's Family Life
Natasha Poly married Peter Bakker, a Dutch businessman, on April 16, 2011. Their wedding was in Saint-Tropez. On May 13, 2013, Natasha gave birth to their daughter, Aleksandra Christina. In April 2019, she had a son named Adrian Grey. Natasha Poly lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with her family. She speaks both Russian and English very well.
See also
In Spanish: Natasha Poly para niños
