Sofia Mechetner facts for kids
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Sofia "Sofi" Mechetner
סופיה "סופי" מצ'טנר |
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Mechetner in 2021
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Sofia Mechetner
4 December 2000 Holon, Israel
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| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2015–current |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Sofia "Sofi" Mechetner (Hebrew: סופיה "סופי" מצ'טנר) is a famous Israeli model. She was born on December 4, 2000. Sofia became well-known in July 2015 when she was chosen to be the main model for Dior. She was only 14 years old at the time.
For her very first modeling job, Sofia opened the Dior fashion show in Paris. This was for their Fall/Winter 2015/2016 collection. Later that year, she also opened the Dior Spring/Summer 2016 show. Her contract with Dior was worth a lot of money and was renewed for a second year in 2016.
In 2017, Sofia also signed a contract to work with another big fashion brand, Chanel. She walked in fashion shows for many other famous designers too. These included Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, and Stella McCartney. She also appeared in an international ad campaign for Ralph Lauren. In 2018, she became the main model for Topshop's big campaigns. In 2019, she led the Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer campaign.
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Early Life
Sofia Mechetner grew up in Holon, Israel. Her parents moved to Israel from Russia. When Sofia was 10, her parents separated.
In April 2019, Sofia joined the Israel Defense Forces as a soldier. This is part of the mandatory military service in Israel. She chose to stay in Israel instead of moving to New York City for more modeling jobs. She finished her service in April 2021.
Career Highlights
Sofia was chosen to be Dior's main model after their lead designer, Raf Simons, saw her in Paris. Her first contract with Dior was her very first modeling job. She earned a lot of money, which she shared with her family. She said she wanted to help her mother, who she sees as her hero. Her mother worked very hard to support Sofia and her younger siblings.
As part of her contract, Sofia travels to Paris a few times a year for modeling. But it is important to her to keep going to school in Israel. Until she turned 18, a chaperone from Israel always went with her. This chaperone made sure she was safe and looked after while working.
Sofia is represented by VIVA Model Management in Paris. She is also with Roberto Model Management in Tel-Aviv. In 2015, a TV show in Israel called her discovery a "Cinderella story." In 2016, she signed another big contract with Dior. This made her one of Israel's highest-paid models.
Even with her successful career, Sofia still helps her mother clean houses when she is in Israel. She lives a normal life when she is not modeling. She helps her younger sister and brother get ready for school. She goes to school herself. After school, she watches TV, talks with friends, and does her homework. Her modeling income helped her family rent a bigger apartment in Holon.
In 2017, she walked for many top designers. These included Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, and Valentino. She also worked on an international ad campaign for Ralph Lauren. In 2018, she was on the cover of magazines like Elle France and Telva. She also led campaigns for Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrances and Elie Saab. Her picture was even shown in New York's Times Square for an H&M campaign. In 2018, she became the main model for Topshop's campaigns. In 2019, she led the Tommy Jeans campaign.
Personal Life
Sofia was in a relationship with Israeli model Tomer Telias from 2017 to 2021. They lived together in Yehud, Israel.
In 2019, Sofia said that she feels very connected to Israel. She lights Shabbat candles and feels completely Jewish. She plans to officially convert to Judaism.
See also
In Spanish: Sofia Mechetner para niños
