Katia Elizarova
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Katia Elizarova | |
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| Born | Ekaterina Elizarova August 17, 1986 |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)[1] |
| Hair colour | Blonde[1] |
| Eye colour | Blue / Green[1] |
| Website | http://www.KatiaElizarova.com |
Katia Elizarova (sometimes credited as Katya Elizarova,[1] born Ekaterina Elizarova on August 17, 1986 in Saratov, Russia) is a Russian model.
Background
Katia Elizarova was born in Saratov, Russia. Her father and mother are both of Russian origin. She attended No.1 School in Saratov before moving to Moscow to study Law at Moscow State University, she also studied Law at Queen Mary, University of London graduating in 2009.[2]
Career
At the age of 14, Elizarova was spotted on the street in her home town by the modelling scout Guia Jikidze (who also discovered Natalia Vodianova, Eugenia Volodina, Irina Shayk, Elena Melnik, and Polina Kouklina, among others).[citation needed] He recommended that she become a model, after which she quickly went on to shoot the cover of Jalouse and star in a number of Russian television commercials and campaigns for brands including Pepsi, Kirin, La Foret and Sok Dobriy.
By the age of 15, despite continuing with her studies, Elizarova was in international demand travelling for extended periods to London, Paris, Milan and Tokyo. Some of her early work included commercials for Pepsi and working with Versace, Valentino, and Preen.[3]
Elizarova became a full-time model only when she successfully graduated University in 2009. Despite this, by the time she moved to London to begin studying Law at Queen Mary, University of London in 2006, she had already worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion industry and achieved success as an editorial, advertising and runway model.[4] Clients and photographers Elizarova has worked with include Ellen Von Unwerth, Rankin, Kim Knott, Commes des Garcons, Guy Laroche, Kirin, Laforet, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Valentino, Versace, Ines Valentinitsch, Etienne Aigner, Karen Walker, Preen, Jasper Conran, Dsquared, Ghost, Avon, Shu Uemura, Swarovski, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Fornarina, Victoria's Secret, Made by Niki, Babyliss, Trevor Sorbie, L'Oréal, and Wella.
As an actress, Elizarova appeared in the most popular Russian music video of the noughties Template:Lang-ru ("Sky" by Diskoteka Avariya), in which she played both narrator and female lead.[5] The production went on to win best video at the second annual Template:Lang-ru Muz-TV (Music TV) awards.[6]
Recent campaigns include Esprit, Triumph, GHD, Toni & Guy, and launching George Davies' luxury fashion brand GIVe. She has also appeared on the cover of Fabulous Magazine, GQ-Guide to the Ultimate Night Out, S Magazine and had features in InStyle Magazine, Marie Claire, T3 and Sky Showbiz.[3][4][7][8]
In early 2011, Elizarova shot a television campaign for Rimmel London along side Hollywood actress Zooey Deschanel that will appear on screens later in the year.[4]
Elizarova supports establishing rights for those working in the fashion industry, from models themselves to factory workers. In 2009, she addressed the Oxford Union on the world of modelling, its pitfalls, rewards, and in particular health issues.[4]
Personal life
Elizarova lives in London and Moscow and has a sister, Alisa.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Profile of fashion model Katia Elizarova". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Ekaterina Elizarova University Preparation Results".
- ^ a b "Are You Model Material".
- ^ a b c d "More Than Just A Pretty Face". Hg2. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Katia Elizarova music video".
- ^ "Diskoteka Avariya Official Site - Небо starring Katia Elizarova wins best video".
- ^ "Katia Elizarova recent news". Production Paradise. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Katia Elizarova - Top Celebrity App Picks". T3 Magazine. Retrieved 2011-04-23.