Khrystyana Kazakova
Khrystyana Kazakova (Russian: Кристиана Казакова; born 1985/1986 (age 35–36))[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 second runner up 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] 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. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ Laws, Chloe. "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.
- 1980s births
- Living people
- Russian female models
- America's Next Top Model contestants
- Plus-size models
- 2020s Playboy Playmates