Paulina Porizkova Actress, model Date of Birth: 09.04.1965 Country: USA

Biography of Paulina Porizkova

Paulina Porizkova, born in 1965 in Prostejov, Czechoslovakia, is an actress and model. Her parents left the country for Sweden in 1968 due to political reasons, leaving Paulina in the care of her grandmother with the hope of bringing her back later. However, it was not easy to leave the socialist country as the Iron Curtain prevented its citizens from leaving easily. Eventually, her mother secretly returned for her but was detained by the authorities. It took seven years and the assistance of prominent Swedish politician Olof Palme for Paulina's family to reunite and escape socialist captivity.

After her parents divorced, Paulina and her younger brother remained under the care of their mother. It was a challenging period for the family. However, Paulina grew up to be a true beauty, and one of her friends, who was aspiring to become a photographer, noticed her beauty and modeling potential. This discovery led Paulina to start her rise in the fashion industry in Paris, which was a gift for both her and her struggling family.

Paulina quickly established herself as a successful model, and in the early 1980s, her photographs appeared in magazines such as "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue" and "Sports Illustrated." In 1987, she graced the cover of "Playboy," and in 1992, she was recognized as one of the most beautiful women by Harper's Bazaar. She was also included in People magazine's list of the "50 Most Beautiful People."

In 1993, Paulina took a break from modeling after giving birth to her son and shifted her focus to the film industry. She had already gained some experience in front of the camera, having appeared in several films in the 1980s and landed the lead role in Bruce Beresford's comedy "Her Alibi" in 1989. In 1993, she starred alongside Johnny Depp in Emir Kusturica's film "Arizona Dream." She also appeared in the controversial drama "Female Perversions" in 1996, among other acting projects.

Aside from her acting career, Paulina Porizkova is also a director, screenwriter, and author. She directed and wrote the comedy "Roommates," and has written books such as "A Model Summer" and "The Adventures of Ralphie the Roach" (co-authored with Joan Russell). Paulina is married to musician and actor Ric Ocasek, the former leader of the band "The Cars," and they have two children together.

After becoming a U.S. citizen, Paulina's full name is Paulina Porizkova-Ocasek.