Khrystyana Kazakova ( Russian: Кристиана Казакова; born 1985 or 1986 (age 38–39)) [1] is a Russian model [2] involved actively in the body positive movement.
Early and personal life
Kazakova was born in Siberia, then she grew up in Ukraine. [3] Her parents divorced when she was 15, where she stayed with her mother. Later on, her mother moved in with a Portuguese who lived in Hawaii, since then she moved to the United States. [1] She resides in New York. [4]
Career
Kazakova was the last eliminated on the 24th season of America’s Next Top Model. [5] In 2017, she created The Real Catwalk, [6] a series of fashion shows to celebrate all sizes and ethnicities. The shows have taken place in New York City and in London. [7] In 2018, she also teamed up with photographer Peter DeVito to create “More Than Just a Trend.” The photo series address stereotypes about gender, diversity, and sexuality. [8]
She has signed to be a model with One Management, Natural Models LA, Model Werk, Bridge Models and Nomad Management. [9] Kazakova has appeared in ads for Warner's, Aerie, Ellos, Skims, Target and Khloe Kardashian's brand, Good American. She also featured as Playboy's November 2020 playmate. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Финалистка шоу "Топ-модель по-американски" обманывала поклонников" [America's Next Top Model finalist cheated fans]. starhit.ru. 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Khrystyana Talks Queer Activism Ahead of Brighton Breach Pride". PAPER. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ a b "Playboy Playmate Khrystyana recalls struggling with her size: 'I was trying to lose weight every day'". Fox News. 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Khrystyana Kazakova: Get to Know the ANTM Contestant Who Could Possibly Win It All". Life & Style. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
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^ Andrea Wurzburger 4/25/2018.
"ANTM Finalist Khrystyana Posts a Before & After Instagram That Proves She's the Body Positive Role Model We All Need". VH1 News.
Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) - ^ Laws, Chloe (2 September 2019). "All bodies were welcome at #theREALcatwalk 2019". Glamour UK. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ Brandchannel (2018-07-19). "The Real Catwalk: A Wake-Up Model Call for Diversity". brandchannel. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ "8 Photos That Show Body Positivity And Identities Aren't Just Trends". HuffPost. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ Stephens, Britt (2020-02-01). "Khrystyana Kazakova". Popsugar Beauty. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
Khrystyana Kazakova ( Russian: Кристиана Казакова; born 1985 or 1986 (age 38–39)) [1] is a Russian model [2] involved actively in the body positive movement.
Early and personal life
Kazakova was born in Siberia, then she grew up in Ukraine. [3] Her parents divorced when she was 15, where she stayed with her mother. Later on, her mother moved in with a Portuguese who lived in Hawaii, since then she moved to the United States. [1] She resides in New York. [4]
Career
Kazakova was the last eliminated on the 24th season of America’s Next Top Model. [5] In 2017, she created The Real Catwalk, [6] a series of fashion shows to celebrate all sizes and ethnicities. The shows have taken place in New York City and in London. [7] In 2018, she also teamed up with photographer Peter DeVito to create “More Than Just a Trend.” The photo series address stereotypes about gender, diversity, and sexuality. [8]
She has signed to be a model with One Management, Natural Models LA, Model Werk, Bridge Models and Nomad Management. [9] Kazakova has appeared in ads for Warner's, Aerie, Ellos, Skims, Target and Khloe Kardashian's brand, Good American. She also featured as Playboy's November 2020 playmate. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Финалистка шоу "Топ-модель по-американски" обманывала поклонников" [America's Next Top Model finalist cheated fans]. starhit.ru. 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Khrystyana Talks Queer Activism Ahead of Brighton Breach Pride". PAPER. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ a b "Playboy Playmate Khrystyana recalls struggling with her size: 'I was trying to lose weight every day'". Fox News. 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Khrystyana Kazakova: Get to Know the ANTM Contestant Who Could Possibly Win It All". Life & Style. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
-
^ Andrea Wurzburger 4/25/2018.
"ANTM Finalist Khrystyana Posts a Before & After Instagram That Proves She's the Body Positive Role Model We All Need". VH1 News.
Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) - ^ Laws, Chloe (2 September 2019). "All bodies were welcome at #theREALcatwalk 2019". Glamour UK. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ Brandchannel (2018-07-19). "The Real Catwalk: A Wake-Up Model Call for Diversity". brandchannel. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ "8 Photos That Show Body Positivity And Identities Aren't Just Trends". HuffPost. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ Stephens, Britt (2020-02-01). "Khrystyana Kazakova". Popsugar Beauty. Retrieved 2020-07-19.