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'''Katia Elizarova''' (also credited as '''Katya Elizarova'''; born '''Ekaterina Igorevna Elizarova''' on August 17, 1986) is a Russian ] and ].<ref></ref>


'''Ekaterina Igorevna''' "'''Katia'''" '''Elizarova''' ({{langx|ru|Екатерина Игоревна "Катя" Елизарова|link=no}}; born 17 August 1986)<ref name=allrus /> is a Russian model and actress.
==Background==
Elizarova was born on August 17, 1986 in ], ]. Her father and mother are both of ] origin. Her great-grandfather married ]'s sister.<ref name=autogenerated4></ref> Elizarova's grandfather was a former head of the ].<ref name=autogenerated4 /> She attended No.1 School in ] before moving to ] to attend ]. She also trained as a ballerina at the ] in Moscow.<ref></ref> Elizarova studied Law at ].<ref name="UFP">{{cite web |title=International Model Katia Elizarova Signed By IMG Models|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8744941.htm}}</ref>


==Career== ==Early life==
Elizarova was born in Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.<ref name=allrus /> Her great-grandfather was the husband of ]'s sister,<ref name=autogenerated4>{{cite news | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10323678/British-men-are-weak-with-terrible-manners-Russian-model-says.html |title = British men are weak with terrible manners, Russian model says |work= ] | location = UK | first= Claire |last=Carter| date=September 20, 2013 | accessdate= 2013-12-27}}</ref> and her grandfather was a former head of the ].<ref name=autogenerated4 /> She has a sister, Alisa, who was a contestant on the ] of '']'', the Russian edition of '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Алиса Елизарова – Участницы – Топ-модель по-русски|url = http://topmodel.u-tv.ru/season4/contestants/80/|website = topmodel.u-tv.ru|access-date = 2016-02-11}}</ref>


She attended ballet classes during childhood, with the ambition of dancing with the ].<ref name=allrus /> Elizarova later studied law at ].<ref name="UFP">{{cite press release |title=International Model Katia Elizarova Signed By IMG Models|url= http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8744941.htm|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111113012019/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8744941.htm|url-status= dead|archive-date= November 13, 2011}}</ref>
===Early work===
At the age of 14, Elizarova was spotted by modeling scout Guia Jikidze (who also discovered ] and ]) in her hometown.<ref name="Daily Mail"/> After which, she went on to shoot the cover of ''Jalouse'' and star in Russian television commercials and campaigns for brands including ], ], ] and Sok Dobriy.


== Career ==
By the age of 15, Elizarova worked for extended periods in ], ], ] and ]. Some of her early work included commercials for ] and working with ], ], and Preen.<ref name="Sky Showbiz">{{cite web |title=Are You Model Material|url=http://skyliving.sky.com/latest-on-fashion/are-you-model-material}}</ref>


===2000–2010=== === Modelling ===
At 14, Elizarova was spotted by a modelling scout in her hometown,{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} after which she appeared on the cover of ''Jalouse'' and starred in Russian television commercials and campaigns for brands including ], ], La Forêt and Sok Dobriy.<ref name=allrus>{{cite news | url=http://allrus.me/russian-model-katia-elizarova/ | title=Russian Model Katia Elizarova | date=15 November 2014 | publisher=AllRus.me | accessdate=27 January 2016 | archivedate=27 January 2016 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127185346/http://allrus.me/russian-model-katia-elizarova/ | url-status=live }}</ref> She went on to appear in '']'' and '']'' magazines, and to work with ], ], and Preen.<ref name="Sky Showbiz">{{cite web |title=Are You Model Material|url=http://skyliving.sky.com/latest-on-fashion/are-you-model-material | publisher=] | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120314031312/http://skyliving.sky.com/latest-on-fashion/are-you-model-material | archivedate=14 March 2012}}</ref>
Elizarova became a full-time model after graduating from university in 2009. Clients and photographers Elizarova has worked with include ], ], Kim Knott, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Ines Valentinitsch, ], ], Preen, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Made by Niki, ], ], ], and ].<ref name="Fashion Style">{{cite web |title=Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador|url=http://fashion-styleblog.net/max-studio-signs-international-model-katia-elizarova-as-brand-ambassador-and-new-face-luxury-womens-fashion-brand-to-launch-uk-retail-operations-with-london-boutique/|publisher=Fashion Style |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref>


Elizarova became a full-time model after graduating from university in 2009. Clients and photographers Elizarova has worked with include ], ], Kim Knott, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Ines Valentinitsch, ], ], Preen, ], ], Ghost, ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Made by Niki, ], ], ], and ].<ref name="Fashion Style">{{cite web |title=Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador|url=http://fashion-styleblog.net/max-studio-signs-international-model-katia-elizarova-as-brand-ambassador-and-new-face-luxury-womens-fashion-brand-to-launch-uk-retail-operations-with-london-boutique/|publisher=Fashion Style |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated6></ref>
===2010–present===

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Elizarova has worked with several agencies, including ] (Milan), City Models (Paris), M4 Models (Hamburg), View Management (Spain), Vivienne Model Management and Clear Model Management.<ref name=CityModels /><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=M4 Model Management – KATIA ELIZAROVA|url=http://www.m4models.de/model/1203|publisher=M4 Models|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Katya Elizarova – Fashion Model – Profile|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/Katya_Elizarova/|publisher=Fashion Model Directory|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref>
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Campaigns since 2010 include ], ], ], ],<ref>{{cite web|title=Katya Elizarova – photo ID:254185|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/katya_elizarova/showphoto/254185/|publisher=Fashion Model Directory|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref> and launching George Davies' luxury fashion brand ]. She has also appeared on the cover of ''Fabulous Magazine''<ref>{{cite web|title=Katya Elizarova photo ID:372778|url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/katya_elizarova/showphoto/372778/|publisher=Fashion Model Directory|accessdate=7 January 2014}}</ref> and ''S Magazine'' and had features in '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'',<ref>{{cite web|title=GQ's Guide to the Perfect Night|url=https://www.myfdb.com/editorials/88508-gq-british-editorial-gq-s-guide-to-the-perfect-night-december-2010|publisher=My Fashion Database|accessdate=8 January 2014|date=December 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108034645/https://www.myfdb.com/editorials/88508-gq-british-editorial-gq-s-guide-to-the-perfect-night-december-2010|archivedate=8 January 2014}}</ref> '']''.<ref name="Sky Showbiz"/><ref name="Production">{{cite web|url=http://www.productionparadise.com/spotlight/models-artists-and-stylists-288/clear-model-management-12160.html| title=Katia Elizarova recent news |publisher=] |accessdate=2011-04-23}}</ref>
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In August 2011 she signed with ].<ref name="IMG Models">{{cite web|url=http://www.imgmodels.com/details.aspx?navbtn=1&cityID=3&modelid=535779&pic=041.jpg&subid=3403&mainsubid=3403&catID=1&indx=6#|title=Katia Elizarova Profile IMG Models|publisher=IMG Group|accessdate=2011-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402121249/http://www.imgmodels.com/details.aspx?navbtn=1&cityID=3&modelid=535779&pic=041.jpg&subid=3403&mainsubid=3403&catID=1&indx=6|archive-date=2012-04-02|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Stylist">{{cite web|url=http://stylist.vn/models/katia-elizarova-ky-hop-dong-voi-img-models.html|title=Katia Elizarova Stylist News|publisher=Stylist|accessdate=2011-09-05|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422020340/http://stylist.vn/models/katia-elizarova-ky-hop-dong-voi-img-models.html|archivedate=2012-04-22}}</ref><ref name="News Yahoo!">{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/international-model-katia-elizarova-signed-img-models-090226449.html |title=International Model Katia Elizarova Signed by IMG Models |publisher=Yahoo! News |accessdate=2011-08-25 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In November, Elizarova was hired by US fashion company Max Studio as the brand's new face and first ambassador.<ref name="Retail Gazette">{{cite web|url=http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/articles/41223-max-studio-to-launch-in-london|title=Max Studio to launch in London|work=Retail Gazette|accessdate=2011-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028221632/http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/articles/41223-max-studio-to-launch-in-london|archive-date=2011-10-28|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo! News!">{{cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/max-studio-signs-international-model-katia-elizarova-brand-083208579.html| title=Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador and New Face|publisher=Yahoo! News!|accessdate=2011-10-26}}</ref> Elizarova has fronted and creatively consulted on campaigns for ] in its Spring/Summer 2012, Fall/Winter 2012 and Spring/Summer 2013 seasons supported by fellow brand models ], ], and Victoria Zuban.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref name=autogenerated5></ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Leon Max London Store Opening Party|url=http://shelf3d.com/H01o18h6ktQ#Leon%20Max%20London%20Store%20Opening%20Party|publisher=Shelf 3D|accessdate=7 January 2014|date=28 December 2012}}</ref>
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In 2015, Elizarova appeared with ] fronting the On Arrival campaign for ] and featuring in advertising shot by celebrated photographer ].<ref name="Business Insider">{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-supermodel-katia-elizarova-life-in-london-pictures-2015-2| title=A day in the life of a Russian supermodel and actress who lives in London|work=]|date=February 21, 2015|access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref>
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Recent campaigns include ], ], ], ], and launching George Davies' luxury fashion brand ]. She has also appeared on the cover of ''Fabulous Magazine'', '']''-Guide to the Ultimate Night Out, ''S Magazine'' and had features in '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref name="Sky Showbiz"/><ref name="Production">{{cite web|url=http://www.productionparadise.com/spotlight/models-artists-and-stylists-288/clear-model-management-12160.html| title=Katia Elizarova recent news |publisher=] |accessdate=2011-04-23}}</ref>
In early 2011, Elizarova shot a television campaign for ] London alongside actress ]. In August of the same year she signed with ].<ref name="IMG Models">{{cite web|url=http://www.imgmodels.com/details.aspx?navbtn=1&cityID=3&modelid=535779&pic=041.jpg&subid=3403&mainsubid=3403&catID=1&indx=6#| title=Katia Elizarova Profile - IMG Models|publisher=IMG Group |accessdate=2011-11-06}}</ref><ref name="Stylist">{{cite web|url=http://stylist.vn/models/katia-elizarova-ky-hop-dong-voi-img-models.html| title=Katia Elizarova - Stylist News|publisher=Stylist |accessdate=2011-09-05}}</ref><ref name="News Yahoo!">{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/ international-model-katia-elizarova-signed-img-models-090226449.html| title=International Model Katia Elizarova Signed by IMG Models|publisher=Yahoo! News |accessdate=2011-08-25}}</ref> In November, Elizarova was hired by US fashion company Max Studio as the brand's new face and first ambassador.<ref name="Daily Mail">{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2053603/Tim-Aitken-tot-yacht.html| title=Katia Who Got The Cream|publisher=The Daily Mail |accessdate=2011-10-26|location=London|first=Richard|last=Kay|date=2011-10-26}}</ref><ref name="Drapers Magazine">{{cite web|url=http://www.drapersonline.com/ multiples/max-studio-to-make-uk-debut-in-london/5030837.article| title=Max Studio Makes UK Market Debut|publisher=Drapers Magazine |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref> She replaced past faces of the brand ] and ].<ref name="My Fashion Life">{{cite web|url=http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2011/10/27/katia-elizarova-named-as-new-face-of-max-studio-replaces-rosie-h-w-and-lily-cole/| title=Katia Elizarova named as new face of Max Studio, replaces Rosie H-W and Lily Cole|publisher=My Fashion Life|accessdate=2011-11-01}}</ref><ref name="Retail Gazette">{{cite web|url=http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/articles/41223-max-studio-to-launch-in-london| title=Max Studio to launch in London|publisher=Retail Gazette|accessdate=2011-10-26}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo News!">{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/max-studio-signs-international-model-katia-elizarova-brand-083208579.html| title=Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador and New Face|publisher=Yahoo News!|accessdate=2011-10-26}}</ref> Elizarova has fronted and creatively consulted on campaigns for ] in its Spring/Summer 2012, Fall/Winter 2012 and Spring/Summer 2013 seasons supported by fellow brand models ], ], and Victoria Zuban.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref name=autogenerated5></ref><ref name=autogenerated5 /><ref>http://shelf3d.com/adnapfda_K4#MAXSTUDIO | Leon Max Presents Spring Collection 2012</ref>


===Acting=== ===Acting===
In 2003, she appeared in the Russian music video ''Sky'' by ].<ref name="Disco">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOFkkktE3rM |title=Disco Crash – Sky|publisher=]|year=2003}}</ref>
Even without formal drama school training, Elizarova has been vocal in her desire to be a "serious actress" and Hollywood star.<ref name=autogenerated1></ref> In 2006, she appeared in the Russian music video ''Sky'' by ], in which she played the narrator and female lead.<ref name="Disco">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOFkkktE3rM |title=Katia Elizarova music video}}</ref> She made her theatrical debut in Belka Production's Chekov/Bunin adaptation of ''Sunstroke'' in August/September 2013 at the Platform Theatre in King's Cross.<ref></ref><ref></ref> She starred in ] ]'s ] ''Meet the Russians'' which is described as a "fly-on-the-wall documentary" about Eastern Europeans living in ].<ref name=autogenerated3 /><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>


Elizarova made her theatrical debut on the London stage in Belka Production's adaptation of ] and ] short stories ''Sunstroke'', in August/September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunstroke Review|url=http://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/sunstroke|publisher=Time Out London|accessdate=8 January 2014|date=30 July 2013}}</ref><ref></ref> She also appeared in ]'s ] ''Meet the Russians'', about Eastern Europeans living in London.<ref>{{cite news|last=Peacock|first=Louisa|title=Meet the Russians: Beyond the wodka, fur and red lipstick, Russian girls are genuine and loveable|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10307992/Russian-girls-Meet-the-Russians-Beyond-the-wodka-fur-and-red-lipstick-they-are-genuine-and-loveable-Skirting-the-Issue.html|accessdate=16 February 2014|newspaper=]|date=14 September 2013|location=London}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Throughout 2012 and 2013 it was reported in UK national press that Elizarova was in a relationship with British actor ] following a series of sightings and photographs. In a July/August 2013 interview, however, it was reported that Elizarova lived with her longterm businessman boyfriend in ].<ref></ref> She has a younger sister named Alisa.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


In 2015, Elizarova featured in the BBC2 documentary ''Rich, Russian and Living in London''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Meet the characters|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02g6qvn|accessdate=27 January 2016|location=London}}</ref>
==Charity and social action==

A campaigner for models' rights, she addressed the ] on the world of modelling, its pitfalls, rewards, and health issues in 2009.<ref name=autogenerated2></ref> She is a supporter of UK charity Fashion For Good and the ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> In October 2013, Elizarova addressed a forum in the British Parliament on the future of the fashion industry, focusing on support for young talent.<ref></ref>
Elizarova made her film debut in spring 2016, in the film adaptation of ] novel '']''.<ref name="Business Insider"/> In October 2016, Elizarova appeared in '']'' as the ex-girlfriend of the character played by ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Katia Elizarova – Bridget Jones Baby|url=http://www.mclean-williams.com/katia-elizarova-bridget-joness-baby/|accessdate=4 October 2016|location=London}}</ref>

===Charity and social action===
A campaigner for models' rights, in 2009 she addressed the ] on the world of modelling, its pitfalls, rewards and health issues.<ref name=autogenerated2></ref> She is a supporter of UK charity Fashion For Good and the ].<ref></ref><ref></ref> In October 2013, Elizarova addressed a forum in the British Parliament on the future of the fashion industry, focusing on support for young talent.<ref></ref>

==Personal life==
In September 2016, Elizarova married Blair Metcalfe, a businessman. The couple have been together since 2009, and have a daughter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Katia Elizarova|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BKion4TAUth/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/katiaelizarova/1342814301278260065 |archive-date=2021-12-25 |url-access=registration|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/29/arts/television/29iht-Lifestyles-of-the-Rich-and-Russian.html | work=The New York Times | first=Masha | last=Goncharova | title=Lifestyles of the Rich and Russian | date=28 November 2013}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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* {{facebook|KatiaElizarova}}
*{{cite web |title=Crème de la Kremlin | url = https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/crme-de-la-kremlin-8829225.html | first=Richard | last= Godwin | work= ] | date= 20 September 2013}}
* {{twitter|KatyaElizarova}}
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 3 November 2024

Russian model and actress
Katia Elizarova
BornEkaterina Igorevna Elizarova
(1986-08-17) 17 August 1986 (age 38)
Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesKatya Elizarova
Spouse Blair Metcalfe ​(m. 2016)
Children1
Modelling information
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Hair colourBlonde
Eye colourBlue / Green

Ekaterina Igorevna "Katia" Elizarova (Russian: Екатерина Игоревна "Катя" Елизарова; born 17 August 1986) is a Russian model and actress.

Early life

Elizarova was born in Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. Her great-grandfather was the husband of Vladimir Lenin's sister, and her grandfather was a former head of the KGB. She has a sister, Alisa, who was a contestant on the fourth cycle of Top Model po-russki, the Russian edition of America's Next Top Model.

She attended ballet classes during childhood, with the ambition of dancing with the Bolshoi Ballet. Elizarova later studied law at Queen Mary University of London.

Career

Modelling

At 14, Elizarova was spotted by a modelling scout in her hometown, after which she appeared on the cover of Jalouse and starred in Russian television commercials and campaigns for brands including Pepsi, Kirin, La Forêt and Sok Dobriy. She went on to appear in Elle and Glamour magazines, and to work with Versace, Valentino, and Preen.

Elizarova became a full-time model after graduating from university in 2009. Clients and photographers Elizarova has worked with include Ellen Von Unwerth, Rankin, Kim Knott, Comme des Garçons, Guy Laroche, Kirin, Laforet, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Valentino, Versace, Ines Valentinitsch, Etienne Aigner, Karen Walker, Preen, Jasper Conran, DSquared², Ghost, Avon, Shu Uemura, Swarovski, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Fornarina, Victoria's Secret, Made by Niki, Babyliss, Trevor Sorbie, L'Oréal, and Wella.

Elizarova has worked with several agencies, including Why Not Model Agency (Milan), City Models (Paris), M4 Models (Hamburg), View Management (Spain), Vivienne Model Management and Clear Model Management.

Campaigns since 2010 include Esprit, Triumph, GHD, Toni & Guy, and launching George Davies' luxury fashion brand GIVe. She has also appeared on the cover of Fabulous Magazine and S Magazine and had features in InStyle Magazine, Marie Claire, T3, GQ, Sky Showbiz.

In August 2011 she signed with IMG Models. In November, Elizarova was hired by US fashion company Max Studio as the brand's new face and first ambassador. Elizarova has fronted and creatively consulted on campaigns for Max Studio in its Spring/Summer 2012, Fall/Winter 2012 and Spring/Summer 2013 seasons supported by fellow brand models Erin O'Connor, Suki Waterhouse, and Victoria Zuban.

In 2015, Elizarova appeared with Sam Claflin fronting the On Arrival campaign for Ciroc and featuring in advertising shot by celebrated photographer Mario Testino.

Acting

In 2003, she appeared in the Russian music video Sky by Diskoteka Avariya.

Elizarova made her theatrical debut on the London stage in Belka Production's adaptation of Chekhov and Bunin short stories Sunstroke, in August/September 2013. She also appeared in Fox UK's reality show Meet the Russians, about Eastern Europeans living in London.

In 2015, Elizarova featured in the BBC2 documentary Rich, Russian and Living in London.

Elizarova made her film debut in spring 2016, in the film adaptation of John le Carré novel Our Kind of Traitor. In October 2016, Elizarova appeared in Bridget Jones's Baby as the ex-girlfriend of the character played by Hugh Grant.

Charity and social action

A campaigner for models' rights, in 2009 she addressed the Oxford Union on the world of modelling, its pitfalls, rewards and health issues. She is a supporter of UK charity Fashion For Good and the Red Cross. In October 2013, Elizarova addressed a forum in the British Parliament on the future of the fashion industry, focusing on support for young talent.

Personal life

In September 2016, Elizarova married Blair Metcalfe, a businessman. The couple have been together since 2009, and have a daughter.

References

  1. ^ "Katya Elizarova Portfolio". City Models. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  2. "Katia Elizarova". M4 Model Management. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Russian Model Katia Elizarova". AllRus.me. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. ^ Carter, Claire (September 20, 2013). "British men are weak with terrible manners, Russian model says". The Daily Telegraph. UK. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
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