40—SATURDAY Vanguard, DECEMBER 27, 2014
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‘World’s bendiest woman’ entertains at Christmas Zlata has won awards and holds world records for her contortion skills
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Zlata has won awards and holds world records for her contortion skills Real name Julia, she has been contorting since she was just four years old Poses in a gold bodysuit for dramatic 2015 calender Promises her fans ‘more surprises’ for them in the coming year
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hese incredible photos reveal how world’s bendiest woman contorts herself into unbelievable shapes in her 2015 calendar. Russian-born Zlata twists herself into the most extreme poses imaginable wearing a slinky skin-tight gold jumpsuit. Casting shadows against the white back drop as she holds impossible positions in the dramatic shots, Zlata looks a little like an abstract modern art statue. The bendy blonde has broken many world records for her flexibility - and demonstrates her stretchy skills in her annual calendar. The dramatic snaps see her wrapping her legs around her head and standing on her hands to create stunning shapes. The 28-year-old - real name Julia Guenthel - has been contorting since she was just four years old. The 5ft 8in former gymnast now lives in Germany and trains every day to keep her muscles in shape. Zlata said: ‘I wish my fans, contortion fans and all the contortionists around the world a lovely Christmas time. ‘Stay faithful to me next year and I will have many more surprises for you.’ Culled from Daily Mail
The photos see her wrapping her legs around her head and standing on her hands to create stunning shapes
The dramatic shoot is for the 2015 version of her annual calender
Casting shadows against the white back drop as she holds impossible positions in the dramatic shots Zlata looks like an abstract modern art statue