MODELS from Czechia

Top 8

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Czech Models of all time. This list of famous Czech Models is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.

1. Eva Herzigová (b. 1973)

With an HPI of 51.53, Eva Herzigová is the most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 37 different languages on wikipedia.

Eva Herzigová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɛva ˈɦɛrzɪɡovaː]; born 10 March 1973) is a Czech model and actress. Her career took a major turn in 1994 when she became the face of the Wonderbra campaign. The famous "Hello Boys" ad became iconic and contributed to her worldwide popularity. Her height (1.80 m or 5 ft 11 in) and elegant appearance made her a sought-after model for fashion shows and campaigns of various renowned brands. Throughout her career, Herzigová has worked with leading designers and fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Versace, Louis Vuitton and many others and has appeared on the covers of many prestigious fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and many others. She became one of the prominent figures of the 1990's modeling and was one of the so-called supermodels along with other famous names such as Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington. In addition to her modeling career, Herzigová has also appeared in film and television. She has starred in films such as Les Anges gardiens (1995) along Gérard Depardieu and Christian Clavier, My Best Friend's Wife (1998), Modigliani (2004) and A Prominent Patient (2017). Her career as a model and her presence in public space have won her numerous awards and accolades. Eva Herzigova remains a major figure in the fashion and entertainment industry.

2. Paulina Porizkova (b. 1965)

With an HPI of 51.00, Paulina Porizkova is the 2nd most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 29 different languages.

Paulina Porizkova (Czech: [ˈpavliːna ˈpor̝iːskovaː]; born 9 April 1965) is an author and former fashion model. Born in Czechoslovakia, she relocated to Sweden in 1973 and began modelling in France at age 15. In 1984, Porizkova became the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. As an actress, she made her film debut in Anna (1987).

3. Karolína Kurková (b. 1984)

With an HPI of 46.34, Karolína Kurková is the 3rd most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 40 different languages.

Karolína Kurková (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkaroliːna ˈkurkovaː]; born 28 February 1984) is a Czech-American model and actress, known for her work as a former Victoria's Secret Angel and Vogue cover star. Mario Testino praised the "proportions of her body and her face, as well as her energy level", which he said "ma[de] her a model who could fit almost into any moment". Vogue editor Anna Wintour called her the "next supermodel". In 2007, Kurková was among the world's top-earning models, having earned an estimated $5 million. She placed 6th in the Forbes annual list of the highest-earning models that same year.

4. Daniela Peštová (b. 1970)

With an HPI of 43.52, Daniela Peštová is the 4th most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 20 different languages.

Daniela Peštová (born 14 October 1970) is a Czech model. She was born in Teplice, Czech Republic, and was discovered by the Madison Modeling Agency's Dominique Caffin. She had plans to attend college after grammar school but after winning a modelling contest she moved to Paris to sign with Madison Modeling Agency. She moved to New York, and from there, her career took off.

5. Alena Šeredová (b. 1978)

With an HPI of 43.06, Alena Šeredová is the 5th most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 16 different languages.

Alena Šeredová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈalɛna ˈʃɛrɛdovaː]; born 21 March 1978) is a Czech actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Czech Republic 1998 and represented her country at Miss World 1998 where she placed Top 5.

6. Zdeňka Podkapová (b. 1977)

With an HPI of 42.44, Zdeňka Podkapová is the 6th most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 19 different languages.

Zdenka Podkapová (born 6 August 1977) (also credited as Zdenka, Zdeňka Popová or Zdenka Novotná) is a Czech adult model, actress, and former gymnast.

7. Petra Němcová (b. 1979)

With an HPI of 38.44, Petra Němcová is the 7th most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 26 different languages.

Petra Němcová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpɛtra ˈɲɛmtsovaː]; born 24 June 1979) is a Czech model, television host, and philanthropist who founded the Happy Hearts Fund. In 2017, the Happy Hearts Fund merged with All Hands Volunteers to create All Hands And Hearts - Smart Response, with Němcová assuming the role of co-founder and vice chair.

8. Hana Soukupová (b. 1985)

With an HPI of 25.57, Hana Soukupová is the 8th most famous Czech Model.  Her biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Hana Soukupová (born 18 December 1985) is a Czech model. She has participated in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows and modelled for the Victoria's Secret catalog.