Paulina Porizkova - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 09, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Prostějov, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Paulina Porizkova's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Leading supermodel of the 1980s, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers, acting roles in film and television, and authorship. |
Intro
Paulina Porizkova is a Czech-born Swedish-American model, actress, and author who gained international fame as a supermodel in the 1980s. She became the first woman from Central Europe to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1984. Porizkova later pursued a career in acting and writing.
Early Life & Background
Paulina Porizkova was born in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia, in 1965. Her family faced political difficulties and fled to Sweden when she was a child, leaving her temporarily separated from her parents due to the political climate at the time. She was eventually reunited with her family in Sweden, where she later acquired Swedish citizenship.
Career Highlights
- First woman from Central Europe to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (1984, 1985) [1][2]
- Featured on multiple magazine covers including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle [2]
- Acted in films such as 'Her Alibi' (1989) and TV shows including 'America's Next Top Model' as a judge [1][3]
- Published novels and essays, including 'A Model Summer' and the memoir 'No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful' [4]
Trivia
- Married Ric Ocasek, lead singer of The Cars, in 1989; they had two children together [1][3]
- Named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1990 [2]
- Speaks multiple languages, including Czech, Swedish, and English [1]
FAQs
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Paulina Porizkova is 60 years old.
Paulina Porizkova was born the 9 April 1965.
Prostějov, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic).
On Her Birth-Day
About April 9th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 9, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law, a landmark legislation aimed at eliminating racial discrimination in voting.
- Day of the week: April 9th, 1965 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'm Telling You Now by Freddie and the Dreamers
- #1 UK song: Concrete And Clay by Unit 4+2
- Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
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