Paulina Porizkova is a Czech Republican-born and American-based fashion model, actress, writer, Instagram, Tv celebrity, and media personality, who rose to early fame in the 1980s after featuring on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue as the first Central European woman. She is also popular for appearing in a few successful movies and Tv shows including Female Perversions (1996), About Face: The Supermodels, Then and Now (2012), Desperate Housewives (2010), Nightcap (2016), and many others.

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Paulina Porizkova Biography/ Wiki

On 9 April 1965, Paulina was born in Prostejov, Czech Republic and at a young age, she moved to Lund, Sweden, and grew up along with her grandparents. As a child, she went to a local high school for graduation and discovered her affection for modeling and fashion. A popular modeling agent named John Casablancas scouted Paulina as a fashion model because of her impressive photos.

Paulina Porizkova Age

As per Paulina Porizkova’s date of birth, her age is 56 years (as of now, in 2022). 

Paulina Porizkova Height and Weight

Paulina Porizkova’s height is about 5′ 7″ and her weight is approximately 58 kg.

Paulina Porizkova’s Net Worth 

Paulina Porizkova’s net worth as of now, in 2022 is thought to be more than 4.26m USD. The sources of her earnings are modeling, commercials, brand promotions, acting, movies, Tv shows, and different business ventures.

Paulina Porizkova Diet

Paulina is a popular fashion model as well as a fitness freak and follows a rigorous diet and routine. In an interview, she said, “I do the 16:8 diet, which just means basically that you don’t eat for 16 hours and then you eat for eight and I generally take it as I eat whatever I want for eight hours because I like food, but I also kind of tend to like more healthy food”.

Paulina Porizkova Modeling and Rise to Fame

Being a fashion and modeling enthusiast from an early age, Paulina began her early modeling career in the 1980s after being scouted by an American modeling agent named John Casablancas. She garnered early modeling fame after posing for a popular fashion brand Sports Illustrated.’

In 1984, Paulina’s breakthrough came as a fashion model after being featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue as the first woman from Central Europe. In the following year, she also got featured by the same magazine. With increasing popularity as a fashion model, Paulina has walked and campaigned for numerous fashion brands and designers including Chanel, Christian Dior, Perry Ellis, Ellen Tracy, Ann Taylor, Guerlain, Versace, Hermes, Calvin Klein, and many others.

Apart from this, multiple popular magazines including New York, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, Self, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and have featured Paulina on their covers. In 1988, she earned the highest-paying modeling contract as she was signed by a popular brand called Estée Lauder.

Paulina Porizkova Movies and Short Films

Paulina made her acting debut as Krystyna in 1987 in a drama movie titled “Anna”. She garnered fame as an actress in 1993 because of her impressive performance as Millie in a comedy-drama movie titled “Arizona Dream”.

So far as an actress, Paulina has worked in a few popular movies and short films including Female Perversions (1996), Wedding Bell Blues (1996), Long Time Since (1998), Thursday (1998), The Intern (2000), Dark Asylum (2001), Knots (2004), About Face: The Supermodels, Then and Now (2012), Kevyn Aucoin Beauty & The Beast in Me (2017), and many others.

Paulina Porizkova Tv Shows

Paulina made her Tv show debut in 1987 in a reality show titled “Saturday Night Live”. As of now, she has appeared in a few reality and Tv shows including America’s Next Top Model (2008), As the World Turns (2009), Desperate Housewives (2010), The Mysteries of Laura (2015), Nightcap (2016), Bull (2017), and many others. In addition to this, she has performed in a music video titled “Drive”.

Paulina Porizkova Instagram

Besides being a popular model and actress, Paulina is also a rising social media influencer, who has accumulated thousands of followers on different social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She is mainly active on Instagram and often shares her daily life, modeling, lifestyle photos, and videos. In addition to this, she has been a social media promoter of different fashion and makeup brands.

Paulina Porizkova Books and Writing

Paulina is a popular writer and co-wrote her first book titled “The Adventures of Ralphie the Roach, a children’s book along with a British model named Joanne Russell. In 2007, she published her debut novel titled “A Model Summer”, a story of 15-year-old Swedish girl Jirina. Presently, she writes blogs for Modelinia and The Huffington Post.

Paulina Porizkova Parents and Sibings

Anna Pořízková and Jiří Pořízka are Paulina’s parents. She has a brother, whose name is unknown as of now.

Paulina Porizkova Husband and Children 

Paulina was married to a singer and music named Ric Ocasek in August 1989. Together, they share two sons named Jonathan Raven Ocasek and Oliver Ocasek. In 2018, they filed for divorce but unfortunately, Ric died in 2019 due to a natural cause. There was a rumor that Paulina is dating a director named Aaron Sorkin in 2021.

Unknown of Facts Paulina Porizkova

• Paulina Porizkova hails from Prostejov, Czech Republic.
• She is a popular fashion model, actress, author, Instagram star, and social media influencer.
• Her hobbies are singing, dancing, traveling, acting, writing, reading books, surfing, and photography.
• Paulina is an avid pet lover and has pet dogs and cats.
• In 1984, at the age of 18 she started her professional modeling.
• She has dual American and Swedish citizenship.
• Italian and Mexican cuisines and her favorite.

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Who is Paulina Porizkova?

Paulina Porizkova is a Czech Republican and American fashion model, actress, writer, Instagram, Tv celebrity, and media celebrity, who rose to early fame in the 1980s after featuring on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue as the first Central European woman.

Is Paulina Porizkova married?

Yes, Paulina Porizkova was married to a singer named Ric Ocasek.

How old is Paulina Porizkova?

Paulina Porizkova is 56 years old ( as of 2022).

When is the Birthday of Paulina Porizkova?

Paulina Porizkova’s birthday is on 9 April 1965.

What is the Zodiac Sign of Paulina Porizkova?

The Zodiac Sign of Paulina Porizkova is Aries.

How tall is Paulina Porizkova?

Paulina Porizkova is 5′ 7″ tall.

Where is Paulina Porizkova from?

Paulina Porizkova is from Prostejov, Czech Republic.

How much is the net worth of Paulina Porizkova?

Paulina Porizkova’s net worth as of now, in 2022 is thought to be more than 4.26m USD.