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Katia Elizarova (also credited as Katya Elizarova; born Ekaterina Igorevna Elizarova on August 17, 1986) is a Russian model and actress.

Background

Elizarova was born on August 17, 1986 in Saratov, Soviet Union. Her father and mother are both of Russian origin. Her great-grandfather married Vladimir Lenin's sister. Elizarova's grandfather was a former head of the KGB. She attended No.1 School in Saratov before moving to Moscow to attend Moscow State University. She also trained as a ballerina at the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. Elizarova studied Law at Queen Mary, University of London.

Career

Early work

At the age of 14, Elizarova was spotted by modeling scout Guia Jikidze (who also discovered Natalia Vodianova and Irina Shayk) in her hometown. After which, she went on to shoot the cover of Jalouse and star in Russian television commercials and campaigns for brands including Pepsi, Kirin, La Forêt and Sok Dobriy.

By the age of 15, Elizarova worked for extended periods in London, Paris, Milan and Tokyo. Some of her early work included commercials for Pepsi and working with Versace, Valentino, and Preen.

2000–2010

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, Commes des Garcons, Guy Laroche, Kirin, Laforet, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Valentino, Versace, Ines Valentinitsch, Etienne Aigner, Karen Walker, Preen, Jasper Conran, Dsquared, Ghost, Avon, Shu Uemura, Swarovski, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Fornarina, Victoria's Secret, Made by Niki, Babyliss, Trevor Sorbie, L'Oréal, and Wella.

2010–present

Recent campaigns include Esprit, Triumph, GHD, Toni & Guy, and launching George Davies' luxury fashion brand GIVe. She has also appeared on the cover of Fabulous Magazine, GQ-Guide to the Ultimate Night Out, S Magazine and had features in InStyle Magazine, Marie Claire, T3 and Sky Showbiz. In early 2011, Elizarova shot a television campaign for Rimmel London alongside actress Zooey Deschanel. In August of the same year 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. She replaced past faces of the brand Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Lily Cole. 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.

Acting

Even without formal drama school training, Elizarova has been vocal in her desire to be a "serious actress" and Hollywood star. In 2006, she appeared in the Russian music video Sky by Diskoteka Avariya, in which she played the narrator and female lead. 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. She starred in Fox UK's reality television show Meet the Russians which is described as a "fly-on-the-wall documentary" about Eastern Europeans living in London.

Personal life

In a July/August 2013 interview, however, it was reported that Elizarova lives with her longterm businessman boyfriend in Chelsea, London. She has a younger sister named Alisa.

Charity and social action

A campaigner for models' rights, she addressed the Oxford Union on the world of modelling, its pitfalls, rewards, and health issues in 2009. 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.

References

1. ^ "Crème de la Kremlin".
2. 'Some girls pulled out their teeth to look thinner' - The ugly truth about the beautiful world of modeling
3. ^ British men are weak with terrible manners, Russian model says - Telegraph
4. Pippatips: Parody Pippa Middleton at your peril, say lawyers | Mail Online
5. "International Model Katia Elizarova Signed By IMG Models".
6. ^ Kay, Richard (2011-10-26). "Katia Who Got The Cream". London: The Daily Mail. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
7. ^ "Are You Model Material".
8. "Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador". Fashion Style. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
9. "Katia Elizarova recent news". Production Paradise. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "Katia Elizarova Profile - IMG Models". IMG Group. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
11. "Katia Elizarova - Stylist News". Stylist. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
12. international-model-katia-elizarova-signed-img-models-090226449.html "International Model Katia Elizarova Signed by IMG Models". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 2011-08-25. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
13. multiples/max-studio-to-make-uk-debut-in-london/5030837.article "Max Studio Makes UK Market Debut". Drapers Magazine. Retrieved 2011-11-04. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
14. "Katia Elizarova named as new face of Max Studio, replaces Rosie H-W and Lily Cole". My Fashion Life. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
15. "Max Studio to launch in London". Retail Gazette. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
16. "Max Studio Signs International Model Katia Elizarova as Brand Ambassador and New Face". Yahoo News!. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
17. Leon Max/Maxstudio Spring/Summer 2013 - YouTube
18. My Fashion Connect: Super models Erin O'Connor and Katia Elizarova fronting LEON MAX Ad campaign this winter
19. ^ Leon Max Archives | Design Scene - Fashion, Photography, Style & Design
20. http://shelf3d.com/adnapfda_K4#MAXSTUDIO | Leon Max Presents Spring Collection 2012
21. ^ Prestigious Catholic school Ampleforth to get a secular new headmaster... or mistress! | Mail Online
22. "Katia Elizarova music video".
23. Sunstroke | Time Out London
24. Russian model Katia Elizarova stars in Chekhov adaptation Sunstroke - Theatre News - 14 Aug 2013
25. Meet The Russians | Fox
26. Russian girls: Meet the Russians: Beyond the wodka, fur and red lipstick, they are genuine and loveable - Skirting the Issue - Telegraph
27. Meet the Russians: Russians who are buying up Britain star in most vulgar reality TV show | Mail Online
28. Twitter / RussiansFOXtvUK: Join us tonight at 9pm for
29. RICHARD KAY: Why Darcey Bussell says Strictly Come Dancing is OK-yah | Mail Online
30. Exclusive: Inside The Life Of A Modern Supermodel- Katia Elizarova – Part Two | Bohomoth
31. Exclusive: Inside The Life Of A Modern Supermodel- Katia Elizarova – Part One | Bohomoth
32. Ekaterina Elizarova - International model - Russian Personalities
33. ‘Katia E’, de supermodelo a superheroína | Gente | EL PAÍS

External links

• Katia Elizarova on Facebook
• Katia Elizarova on Twitter
• Katia Elizarova on Instagram

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• 1986 births
• Living people
• People from Saratov
• Russian female models