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Vicky Kaya
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Kaya in 2018
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| Born |
Vasiliki Kaya
4 July 1978 Athens, Greece
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
Nikos Krithariotis
(m. 2010; div. 2013)Elias Krassas
(m. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Vicky Kaya (Greek: Βίκυ Καγιά; born Vasiliki Kaya on July 4, 1978) is a well-known Greek fashion model and television presenter. She has appeared on the covers of many famous international fashion magazines. These include Vogue, Esquire, Madame Figaro, Marie Claire, and Elle.
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Vicky Kaya's Amazing Career
Becoming a Top Model
Vicky Kaya started her modeling journey when she was just 14 years old. She was discovered on the street, which led her to a very successful career. She appeared in many fashion catalogs, advertising campaigns, magazines, and TV commercials around the world.
When she was 18, Vicky moved to Paris, France. This is where her career really took off! She also worked in other major fashion cities like Milan, Germany, and London. Vicky has done many different types of modeling work. She walked the runway for famous designers like Chanel, Valentino, Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Over the years, she has worked with many top designers. She has been on hundreds of magazine covers and interviewed by leading fashion magazines. Some of these include Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's Bazaar. Vicky has also been in big TV ads in the USA, Europe, and Greece. She worked for brands like Johnson and Johnson, L'Oreal Paris, Dove, Garnier Paris, and Nivea.
Hosting Popular TV Shows
Since 2006, Vicky Kaya has hosted many TV shows. From 2009 to 2011, and again from 2018, she hosted Greece's Next Top Model. This show helps new models start their careers. In 2018, she returned to the show as a judge. She also hosts a Greek fashion reality show called "Shopping Star."
Other Cool Projects
In 2011, Vicky started The Fashion Workshop. This is a special school for young people who want to learn about fashion. Experts from the fashion world share their knowledge and experience there. The Fashion Workshop is in Athens, Greece. It is also approved by the Greek Minister of Education.
In 2020, Vicky founded a brand called Great for Women. This brand focuses on helping women feel good and healthy. Their first product was a multivitamin made just for women.
Vicky Kaya's Family Life
From 2010 to 2013, Vicky Kaya was married to Nikos Krithariotis. In 2013, she started dating Elias Krassas. They got married on July 18, 2014, in Paris, France. Vicky and Elias have two children together. Their daughter, Bianca-Alexandra, was born on May 25, 2015. Their son, Karolos-Elias, was born on January 20, 2018.
Vicky Kaya in Movies and TV
Movies
Vicky Kaya has acted in several movies. She made her film debut in 2005 in Loafing and Camouflage: Sirens in the Aegean. She is also well-known for being the Greek voice of Sally Carrera in the animated Cars movies. She voiced Sally in Cars (2006), Cars 2 (2011), and Cars 3 (2017).
Television Shows
Vicky has appeared in many television shows. She hosted the "National Beauty Pageant" in 1998. From 2006 to 2008, she hosted So You Think You Can Dance. She was also a host and judge on Greece's Next Top Model for several seasons. Other shows she hosted include MadWalk - The Fashion Music Project and Dancing with the Stars in 2021-2022.
Music Videos and Stage Plays
Vicky Kaya has also appeared in music videos for artists like Bob Sinclar and Kostas Martakis. She has performed on stage in musicals too. She played Ulla in The Producers from 2007 to 2009. In 2014, she played Lily in the musical Annie.
