Irina OlkhovskayaTV presenter
Date of Birth: 27.03.1983
Country: Ukraine |
Biography of Irina Olkhovskaya
Irina Olkhovskaya, a television presenter and model, was born in Ukraine. She grew up as the youngest child in her family and developed a passion for singing from a young age. She joined a vocal-instrumental ensemble called "Businki," where she predominantly performed solos. With this ensemble, she participated in concerts in her hometown and even traveled abroad for performances.
In 2000, at the age of 17, Irina entered the "Miss Kiev" beauty pageant and won the title of "Miss Sympathy of Kiev Beauties." That same year, she also received the title of "II Vice Queen of Kiev" in the "Queen of Kiev" beauty contest. After finishing high school, she pursued a degree in law at the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics.
While studying, Irina also embarked on a modeling career, collaborating with agencies such as Karin Model Management Group and Linea-12. In 2001, she completed a course in radio and television hosting at the Ukrainian Institute for the Training of Radio, Television, and Press Workers. She further expanded her international experience by working at CJ Shopping channel in Seoul, South Korea, in 2002.
In 2008, Irina gained recognition as one of the top eight Playboy Playmates worldwide. She was invited to Los Angeles to shoot the cover of the magazine's anniversary edition at the Playboy Mansion, a prestigious honor. She continued to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry, appearing in music videos such as Nabil Lebbos' "Ba'tezer Mennak" in Lebanon in 2009 and Shonn Carr's "Bonnie&Clyde" in New York in 2010, alongside Hollywood actor Armand Assante and the host of the popular American show "American Chopper," Paul John Teutul.
From 2010 to 2011, Irina worked as a blogger for the creative internet campaign agency Skykillers, where she produced and edited videos that aired on the KastelReality channel on YouTube. One of her videos even reached six million views, showcasing her talent and popularity.
In 2012, Irina created her own automobile show called "BlondDrive!" (BlondDrive), which is broadcasted on YouTube. The show became popular in 113 countries worldwide and received recognition from renowned automotive experts such as Jalopnik and Top Gear.
Irina expanded her television career by hosting the program "Cinefiles" on the 2+2 channel from 2011 to 2013. In 2014, she once again made it to the top eight Playboy Playmates globally, and her photos appeared on the cover of the magazine's anniversary edition.
In 2015, Irina took on the role of a television presenter for the largest jewelry auction on the STV channel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Additionally, she and her sister, Marina Olkhovskaya, established a creative agency called O3 Creative Media Group, specializing in promoting products and services online.
Aside from her professional endeavors, Irina has various interests, including sports cars, fine cuisine, and traveling. She continues to captivate audiences with her talents and captivating presence in the entertainment industry.