Yfke Sturm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yfke Sturm
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| Born | 19 November 1981 |
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Imad Izemranie
(m. 2007–2010) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Yfke Sturm, born on November 19, 1981, is a famous Dutch model. She has worked for many big fashion brands around the world.
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Becoming a Model
Yfke Sturm was born in a city called Almere in the Netherlands. When she was 15 years old, in 1997, someone from a modeling agency saw her in Almere. This led her to enter the Dutch Elite Model Look Contest.
Winning a Big Contest
After winning the Dutch contest, Yfke went on to win the International Elite Model Look Contest. This big event happened in Nice, France, also in 1997. Winning this contest was a huge step for her career.
Working with Top Brands
After her big win, Yfke signed special deals with famous fashion companies. She worked with Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. She also modeled for Victoria's Secret, which is well-known for its fashion shows.
Life as a TV Host
In 2006, Yfke Sturm started a new role as a TV host. She became the presenter for Holland's Next Top Model. This show is the Dutch version of the popular America's Next Top Model.
Balancing TV and Modeling
Holland's Next Top Model was shown during prime time and was very popular. After hosting the second season, Yfke decided to focus more on her modeling career. It was hard to do both the TV show and her successful modeling jobs at the same time.
Guest Appearances and New Roles
In 2011, Yfke made a special guest appearance on Holland's Next Top Model. Later, in December 2016, she started working for Fox Netherlands. She presented the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2016, where she interviewed people backstage.
Yfke's Model Secrets Book
Yfke Sturm also helped write a book called Yfke's Model Secrets. This book came out in 2009.
What the Book is About
The book shares helpful tips about exercise and healthy eating. It also tells stories about what it's like to work in the modeling industry.
Her Personal Life
Yfke Sturm was married to a businessman named Imad Izemrane. They were married from 2007 to 2010. She used to live in New York and later moved to London. In 2015, she had a son.
An Accident in 2015
In September 2015, Yfke had a serious accident. She fell off a surf jet near the island of Ischia. She was then hit by a boat. She was taken to the hospital by helicopter. She recovered from her injuries.
See also
In Spanish: Yfke Sturm para niños
