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Xenia Tchoumitcheva
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Tchoumitcheva in Leukerbad, Switzerland in June 2011
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Ксения Чумичева
5 August 1987 Magnitogorsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | CAA |
Xenia Tchoumitcheva (born August 5, 1987), also known as Xenia Tchoumi, is a successful model, businesswoman, and online content creator. She was born in Russia and later became a Swiss citizen.
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About Xenia Tchoumi
Her Early Life and Education
Xenia Tchoumitcheva was born in Magnitogorsk, Russia. When she was six years old, her family moved to Lugano, Switzerland. She lived in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland before moving to London, UK.
In 2010, Xenia graduated from the Università della Svizzera italiana. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics. She is very good at languages, speaking Italian, Russian, German, French, English, and Spanish.
Before starting her career, Xenia gained experience at several big financial companies.
How Her Name Changed
In 2015, Xenia decided to use a shorter version of her name, Xenia Tchoumi. She did this because it is easier for English speakers to say, especially after she moved to London.
Her Career Journey
Modeling Work
Xenia started modeling when she was 12 years old. In 2006, she entered the Miss Switzerland contest. She finished as the first runner-up and was also named Miss Photogenic. The Miss Switzerland organization even gave her a special contract, similar to the winner's.
In 2012, the Swiss version of Maxim magazine featured her on its cover. They also gave her the title of "Most Beautiful Woman of the Year."
Xenia has worked with many top modeling agencies. These include Option Model Agency, Oxygen Models, Tess Management, and Elite Model Management.
She was recognized as one of the 99 most influential women in the world in 2016. This was on the AskMen annual list for influencers.
As a digital influencer, Xenia works with famous fashion brands. Some of these include Ferragamo, Dior, and Vogue. In 2016, she appeared in fashion stories for magazines like ELLE, Vanity Fair, and L'Officiel. She has also partnered with brands such as Chopard, L'Oréal, Moët & Chandon, Bulgari, American Express, Tom Ford, and Samsung.
In September 2019, Xenia signed a deal with the CAA talent agency. This deal covers her work in television, endorsements, and publishing. In September 2023, she walked the runway for the first time at New York Fashion Week for Jovani.
Public Speaking
Xenia often gives talks at universities and conferences. She speaks about topics like female leadership, building an online business, and creating a brand. She has spoken at the Swiss Web Program Festival and the Cantonal Bank of Geneva. She also interviewed the former CEO of Deutsche Bank, Josef Ackermann, at the University of St.Gallen Alumni Conference.
In September 2015, she gave a TEDx talk. Her talk was about female leadership and how the internet can help fight against unfair ideas.
In 2017, she spoke at the United Nations Headquarters. Her talk was about the power of women in the digital world. She was also named an official ambassador for ITC SheTrades.
Acting Roles
Xenia started appearing in commercials and music videos in 2007. She was in a short film called Les Enfants de la Honte. This film was shown at the NIFF film festival. In May 2010, she was in a music video with Italian-Swiss singer Paolo Meneguzzi. She also had a supporting role in the short film Lines in June 2011.
After finishing university in 2010, she went to New York City. There, she took acting classes at the New York Film Academy.
In 2011, Xenia appeared in the movie Without Men. She acted alongside famous stars like Eva Longoria and Christian Slater.
TV Hosting
Xenia has hosted many events. On September 24, 2011, she hosted the Miss Switzerland 2011 pageant live on three national TV channels.
In March 2012, Xenia began hosting her own TV show. It was called "L'Italia che funziona" and focused on successful Italian businesses. The show aired on Italian channels Rete 4 and Italia1. She also hosted Miss Ukraine 2012 in Russian.
In April 2013, Xenia was the official host and model for the annual Energy Fashion Night. She shared the stage with Irina Shayk.
Since 2013, Xenia has worked as a journalist for the Swiss economic magazine Bilan. She also has her own online show called La Recette de Mon Succès.
Spokesperson for Brands
Xenia has modeled for many different brands. These include Visilab Sunglasses, Audi, Burger King, and Casino Lugano. In 2012, she was the official face for the Spanish airline Air Europa, Revlon cosmetics, and Nikon cameras. In 2015, Xenia became the official brand ambassador for Swiss Smile luxury products.
She also worked with the Pirelli Calendar 2015 for her blog. In 2016, Xenia announced a yearly partnership with the luxury watch brand IWC.
Writing
Since 2012, Xenia has written a monthly column for the cultural magazine Schweizer Monat. She also writes for the luxury US magazine Haute Living. In the spring of 2013, she started her own online business and luxury blog.
In December 2020, Xenia published a book called "Empower Yourself." The book talks about motivation, thinking for yourself, and gender equality.
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See also
In Spanish: Xenia Tchoumitcheva para niños
