Karolina Muller is FMD’s model of the month for July

July 2nd, 2006

Top model Karolina Muller has been burning up the catwalks and setting magazines on fire since she blazed onto the fashion world seven years ago. One of Europe’s elite class of top models, she was discovered at the tender age of 15 while on a trip to Denmark. She initially spurned offers from agencies and photographers, preferring instead to concentrate on her love of languages, journalism, and the performing arts. It was the famed late-great director, Krzysztof Kieslowski, the discoverer of countless great acting beauties, who first recognized her raw acting talent and urged her to pursue what he presciently knew she was meant to do. However, she wisely chose to complete her studies before embarking on either career.
At the age of 17, she finally followed through on the relentless urging and constant entreaties to model. She was immediately signed by the Elite Modeling Agency, and almost as quickly flown to Paris. In short succession, she graced the pages of Italian Vogue, French Vogue, W, Elle, Marie Claire, and Glamour and worked with the pantheon of fashion photography: Peter Lindbergh, Paolo Roversi, and Patrick Demarchelier. Her character, spirit, and spark made her an instant hit and a favorite of the most respected and important designers in the world. She was in such demand that runway work soon followed. Designers everywhere wanted her to wear their clothes for her unique grace, unparalleled style, and intense beauty. Versace, Ungaro, Chanel, Valentino, Armani and Christian Dior routinely had to wait in line to book Karolina. Yet, she has always remained unassuming and wholly unaffected by the world of fashion, and has longed to stretch her creative impulses.
Four years ago she found just that opportunity when the multiple-award winning, international director, Michael Winterbottom, spotted her on the pages of Italian Vogue and demanded she take part in his next film. Karolina was cast in a major role in The Claim, a multimillion-dollar epic shot entirely in the brutal frozen tundra of Northern Canada and starring Wes Bentley, Milla Jovovich, and Nastasja Kinski. Her striking beauty made her the perfect actress to play the younger Elena to Nastasja Kinski’s older version of the same character. Karolina not only held her own against these seasoned veterans, but earned their respect and was met with critical approval when the film was released. Karolina had instantly and effortlessly proven to be a future acting talent worth reckoning. It would be two more years as her fame as a globe trotting model continued to grow before Karolina would decide that her love for acting was to ultimately prevail. After one meeting, famed acting coach, Harold Guskin, recognized her talent and took her on as a client (a rare exception he made for so raw an actor.) She has since dedicated her attentions to cutting-edge independent films that showcase her ability to transform herself from a top model into a stunningly diverse actress willing to take-on the complexities of challenging roles. Karolina had instantly and effortlessly proven to be a future acting talent worth reckoning.
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