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Judit MascoSpanish model, TV presenter and writer
Date of Birth: 12.10.1969
Country:  Spain |
Content:
- Biography of Judit Mascó
- Success and Recognition
- Television and Writing Career
- Philanthropy and Personal Life
Biography of Judit Mascó
Early Life and Modeling CareerJudit Mascó i Palau was born on October 12, 1969, in Barcelona, Spain. She grew up in a middle-class family, with her father being a school director. From a young age, Judit and her sister loved dressing up and playing in their mother's clothes. At the age of 15, Judit started her career in the world of modeling, balancing it with her schoolwork and piano lessons. Her breakthrough came when she was only 13 years old and appeared in a television commercial. She enrolled in the 'Francina International Modeling Agency' school to learn the craft and eventually signed a contract with an agency, leading to print advertising opportunities. Most of her work took place in Japan and Italy. In 1990, Mascó appeared on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue' and continued to grace its cover in subsequent years.
Success and Recognition
Judit Mascó's international fame grew after her appearance on the cover of 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.' She became a sought-after model for high-end advertising campaigns, working with brands like 'Max Mara,' 'Laurèl by Escada,' 'Armand Bassi,' 'Betty Barclay,' 'Georges Rech,' 'Mango,' 'Majestic,' and 'Palmers Lingerie.' She became the first Spanish model to grace the cover of American 'Vogue.' Her photos appeared in leading fashion magazines worldwide, including 'Elle,' 'Harper's Bazaar,' 'Cleo,' 'Woman,' 'Glamour,' 'Marie Claire,' 'Sposabella,' 'Telva,' 'Ocean Drive,' 'New Woman,' and 'Amica.' Throughout the 90s, Mascó worked with renowned fashion photographers such as Hans Feurer, Gilles Bensimon, Ellen Von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, Oliviero Toscani, Steven Meisel, Fabrizio Ferri, Albert Watson, and Patrick Demarchelier. She walked the runway for top fashion houses like 'Armani,' 'Dolce & Gabbana,' 'Valentino,' 'Max Mara,' 'Carolina Herrera,' 'Escada,' 'Sportmax,' 'Byblos,' 'Loewe,' and 'Anne Klein.' Mascó is considered one of the best Spanish models of the 90s and still occasionally appears in magazine advertisements today, despite being 41 years old.
Television and Writing Career
Judit Mascó's television career began with collaborations on fashion-related programs. She also made appearances as herself in various Spanish TV series. In 2006 and 2007, she hosted the reality show 'Supermodelo' on Cuatro TV and left the show after one season, just before its closure in 2008. She later hosted the television program 'Els 25' on the Catalan channel TV3. Currently, Judit can be seen as the host of the show 'Actívate' on LA 2. In 2003, Mascó received the prestigious 'Woman of the Year' award from 'Elle' magazine and the 'Protagonistas Award' in 2009 for her active lifestyle.
Philanthropy and Personal Life
In addition to her television and modeling career, Judit Mascó dedicates a significant amount of her time to charitable activities. She serves on the boards of several international non-governmental organizations, including the Kidney Donors Association and Friends of the Elderly. Mascó is also the president of the Festival of Childhood and Youth, held in Barcelona. In 2000, she traveled to Florida to meet Joaquin José Martínez, a Spanish citizen who had been sentenced to death for two murders he did not commit. With the help of media attention, a retrial was ordered and Martínez was acquitted. Judit Mascó is married to lawyer Eduardo Vicente, and they have four daughters, one of whom is adopted.
