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Paulina Porizkova

Born
Apr 9, 1965 · Age 61
Place of birth
Prostějov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
Gender
Female
Movie credits
29
TV credits
15
Also known as (2)
  • پائولینا پُریزکووا
  • Pavlína Pořízková

Biography

Paulina Porizkova (born Pavlína Pořízková) is a Czechoslovak-born supermodel, actress, and author who rose to global fame in the 1980s. Often cited as one of the most successful models of her era, she became the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1984. In recent years, she has gained widespread acclaim as an advocate for age inclusivity and body positivity, sharing candid, unfiltered reflections on aging through her writing and social media.