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Sweet Karolina Is Czech stunner Karolina Kurkova gunning for German citizenship? She’s about to make waves on American television in the new Naomi Campbell reality competition, The Face, but she’s best known in Berlin for her role on Das Perfekte Model. The Daily got the scoop on the runway vet’s current love affair with this country and her new life as a TV star. BY EDDIE ROCHE You’re a German television star. Discuss! I was a coach and producer on the reality show Perfect Model. I was in front of the camera and behind the scenes. I learned a lot through the experience and it made me want to do the upcoming American show The Face with Naomi Campbell. I knew it was something I really enjoyed. What television shows do you watch? I have a three-year-old, so I don’t really have the luxury of watching TV between work and travelling. My husband has made me watch Homeland. He’s a former marine who served in Desert Storm, so he really wanted me to watch to understand what it was
THE TAO OF KURKOVA Could this bombshell have a future in the self-help biz? Her Twitter feed overfloweth...
I’ve gotten to do are pretty incredible for someone from a small town in the Czech Republic. Before getting angry, ask yourself if it will really matter in 20 years. Don’t look for reasons to be angry or sad, look for reasons to be happy. You’ll always be able to find plenty of each.Know what your priorities are in life, and act as if they are your priorities. Don’t let anyone EVER dull your sparkle. The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.
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like. I really love the show. It’s like our little date night whenever we can watch. Are you coming back for another season? No. It was kind of a special one-off project for me. I also don’t speak German, but on the show I did a little bit. It was very funny to have me try and speak German with my dictionary and messing it up. Would you have done a reality show when you were younger? Probably not. I was very shy and insecure. What’s your favorite thing to eat at the craft service table on set? Green juices. I have to have one every day. One green juice a day keeps the doctor away. It gives me energy and nutrients. No chocolate for you? Sometimes I have a bagel on set if I am really hungry. The more crap that I put into my body, the more it makes me tired. You’re a coach to young models on all these shows. Who was your mentor? I didn’t really have one. At the beginning when I was starting I had to figure out a lot of things for myself and learn the hard way. But I have learned a lot from my colleagues in the industry by watching them and the decisions they’ve made for their career. When you are starting out you have to think about what direction you want to go. I always say you are your own brand. I am a person, but I am also a brand. What’s your go-to advice for younger models? I tell them to stay true to who they are and keep their feet on the ground. You can have everything, but you could have nothing tomorrow so be a good person. You are going to have a reputation. Were you a nice person? Being pretty isn’t enough. Were
you smart? Did you challenge yourself and have balls? Don’t stop learning. Be interested, not just interesting. Are you a competitive person? Yes, but I’m not competitive in a dramatic way. I am not vocal about it. I am more strategic and quiet about it. That’s my weapon. I don’t waste my time getting too excited. I take it in and put it in my work. What do you think of Berlin Fashion Week? It was cool. I love Berlin. It’s super inspiring. I love how the people dress and their style. I like to go out and see what people are wearing and check out the art. We spotted you at StyleNite last year! It’s kind of like a concert. That was pretty cool. I think the Berliners have a good sense of style and design. It was very well done. Where do you stay in town? I love the Soho House. It’s cozy. There are always kids there. I like places that are nice to kids. Are you a member of Soho House? [Gasps] Oh, I can’t say that or give that away. Is that a secret? Well, it might be. OK! Favorite food to eat here? The potato salad. German food is like Czech food. What’s your favorite German phrase? Ich habe dich gerne. [I love you.]
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