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, Paris) Select Model Management (London) |
Natasha Poly, whose real name is Natalia Sergeevna Polevshchikova (Russian: Наталья Серге́евна Полевщикова), is a famous model from Russia. She was born on July 12, 1985. Since 2004, Natasha has been a top model. She has appeared in many fashion advertisements and on magazine covers. She is also well-known for walking in fashion shows.
Natasha Poly became one of the most popular models in the mid-2000s. Vogue Paris even named her one of the top 30 models of that decade. She has been on the cover of Vogue magazine 61 times! People recognize her for her unique way of walking on the runway and her special poses. Models.com, a website about models, calls her an "icon."
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Early Life and First Steps in Modeling
Natasha Poly was born in Perm, Russia, on July 12, 1985. She started modeling in her hometown in 2000. When she was 15, a talent scout named Mauro Palmentieri discovered her. He invited her to Moscow for a modeling competition called "New Model Today." Natasha won second place in this competition.
Her first big fashion show was for Emanuel Ungaro in 2004. This year was a huge turning point for her career. She walked in 54 fashion shows in major cities like Milan, Paris, and New York City. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris two times in a row.
Natasha Poly's Modeling Career
Starting Out: 2004–2005
In 2004, Natasha Poly was featured in advertising campaigns for famous brands. These included Alberta Ferretti and Louis Vuitton jewelry.
Even though she was new, Natasha walked in many shows. She modeled for top designers like Calvin Klein, Fendi, Gucci, and Oscar de la Renta. Her unique look, with her strong cheekbones, made her stand out. She appeared in Vogue Australia, Vogue Russia, and French Vogue in the same year. She was on the cover of Vogue Paris twice and Vogue Russia and Vogue Australia once each.
In 2005, Natasha was part of Roberto Cavalli's advertising campaign. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris again, alongside other models. That year, she walked in 130 fashion shows. One of her most memorable appearances was at the Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2005.
Becoming Famous: 2007–2010
By 2007, Natasha Poly was walking in 250 fashion shows. She worked with brands like Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan.
In September 2008, Natasha was one of the models featured on the cover of V magazine. Each of the fourteen covers showed a close-up of a famous model. These models were either new rising stars or well-known supermodels.
In 2008, Natasha appeared in advertisements for Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, and Sonia Rykiel. She was in seven advertising campaigns during the Fall/Winter 2008-2009 season. Vogue Russia also dedicated a magazine cover to her.
Natasha Poly was ranked number one on Fashion Television's "First Face" countdown three times in a row. This countdown shows which models open the most fashion shows in a season. Vogue Paris recognized her as one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.
Continued Success: 2010-Present
In 2010, Natasha Poly appeared on ten Vogue covers. This included two covers for Vogue Paris and Vogue Russia. She also appeared in an advertising campaign for H&M.
In 2012, Natasha attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. She wore a Gucci dress and also walked in a Gucci fashion show that year. Later, she became a brand ambassador for L'Oréal.
Natasha was part of the Versace Spring/Summer 2016 campaign. She also appeared in a commercial for Mercedes-Benz called "Obsession with an Icon." In this commercial, she posed with a Mercedes-Benz SL car. She also became the face of Kurt Geiger's Fall/Winter 2016 campaign.
In 2017, Natasha was part of the advertising campaign for Balmain. She also appeared in campaigns for Dsquared² and Mugler.
In the 2023 and 2024 fashion seasons, Natasha Poly continued to walk in many runway shows. These included shows for Blumarine, Dolce&Gabbana, Michael Kors, and Givenchy. For the 2024 Haute Couture season, she appeared in shows for Schiaparelli and Fendi.
Personal Life
Natasha Poly married Peter Bakker, a Dutch businessman, on April 16, 2011. Their wedding took place in Saint-Tropez. On May 13, 2013, Natasha gave birth to their daughter, Aleksandra Christina. In April 2019, they welcomed a son named Adrian Grey. Natasha Poly lives in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with her family.
She can speak both Russian and English very well.
See also
In Spanish: Natasha Poly para niños
