Khrystyana Kazakova

Khrystyana Kazakova (Russian: Кристиана Казакова; born 1985 or 1986 (age 38–39))[1] is a Russian model[2] involved actively in the body positive movement.

Early and personal life

Kazakova was born in Siberia, then she grew up in Ukraine.[3] Her parents divorced when she was 15, where she stayed with her mother. Later on, her mother moved in with a Portuguese guy who lived in Hawaii, since then she moved to the United States.[1] She resides in New York.[4]

Career

Kazakova was the last eliminated on the 24th season of America’s Next Top Model.[5] In 2017, she created The Real Catwalk,[6] a series of fashion shows to celebrate all sizes and ethnicities. The shows have taken place in New York City and in London.[7] In 2018, she also teamed up with photographer Peter DeVito to create “More Than Just a Trend.” The photo series address stereotypes about gender, diversity, and sexuality.[8]

She has signed to be a model with One Management, Natural Models LA, Model Werk, Bridge Models and Nomad Management.[9] Kazakova has appeared in ads for Warner's, Aerie, Ellos, Skims, Target and Khloe Kardashian's brand, Good American. She also featured as Playboy's November 2020 playmate.[3]

References

1. "Финалистка шоу "Топ-модель по-американски" обманывала поклонников" [America's Next Top Model finalist cheated fans]. starhit.ru. 16 March 2019.
2. "Khrystyana Talks Queer Activism Ahead of Brighton Breach Pride". PAPER. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
3. "Playboy Playmate Khrystyana recalls struggling with her size: 'I was trying to lose weight every day'". Fox News. 17 December 2020.
4. "Khrystyana Kazakova: Get to Know the ANTM Contestant Who Could Possibly Win It All". Life & Style. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
5. Andrea Wurzburger 4/25/2018. "ANTM Finalist Khrystyana Posts a Before & After Instagram That Proves She's the Body Positive Role Model We All Need". VH1 News. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
6. Laws, Chloe (2 September 2019). "All bodies were welcome at #theREALcatwalk 2019". Glamour UK. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
7. Brandchannel (2018-07-19). "The Real Catwalk: A Wake-Up Model Call for Diversity". brandchannel. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
8. "8 Photos That Show Body Positivity And Identities Aren't Just Trends". HuffPost. 2018-10-30. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
9. Stephens, Britt (2020-02-01). "Khrystyana Kazakova". Popsugar Beauty. Retrieved 2020-07-19.