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Portrait of Eva Herzigová

#101 · 59.0 / 100
Medium confidence · evidence reviewed

Czech model and actress. Tracked for Dolce & Gabbana and continuing luxury visibility.

Eva Herzigová

Status#101 · 59.0 / 100

AgenciesVerification in progress

Recent showsRecord pending

NationalityCzech Republic

Current index status

#101 in the live index.

The rating reflects current verified work and prestige weighting. It is an editorial assessment, not a judgement of personal worth.

Index Rating · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed

59.0

How this is calculated ↗
Runway · 40%
60
Campaigns · 30%
55
Editorial · 20%
55
Cultural aura · 10%
75

01 / Why they matter

What Eva is known for.

Dolce & Gabbana and continuing luxury visibility

02 / Career record

Early life

Eva Herzigová was born on 10 March 1973 in Litvínov, Czechoslovakia, to an accountant mother and an electrician father. An athletic child who competed in gymnastics, basketball, track and cross-country skiing, she began modelling at 16 after winning a 1989 contest run by Metropolitan Models in Prague, relocating to Paris to launch her career.

03 / Career record

A 1990s breakthrough and an iconic campaign

Herzigová rose to fame in the 1990s alongside Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington, working for Guess, Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated. In 1994 she became the face of Wonderbra’s "Hello Boys" billboard campaign, created by Trevor Beattie at TBWA London — later polled the most iconic UK outdoor advertisement of the past five decades. She portrayed "Venus" in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics.

04 / Career record

Continued campaign work and film

Herzigová was the face of Dior’s Capture Totale skincare line from 2013 to 2021, and fronted Giorgio Armani’s "New Normal" campaign in 2016, alongside a runway record spanning Louis Vuitton, Versace, Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel. Her film credits include Les Anges gardiens (1995), My Best Friend’s Wife (1998), Modigliani (2004) and A Prominent Patient (2017).

05 / Career record

Recent record, 2024–2026

Herzigová walked Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2025 show in Milan in September 2024 and Messika’s ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2025 show in Paris later that month, alongside a Donna Karan Fall 2024 campaign and an Elle France cover that December. She married her longtime partner, Gregorio Marsiaj, on 11 July 2026, after 25 years together; the couple have three sons. She serves as editor-at-large of Vogue Czechoslovakia.

06 / At a glance

Quick facts.

  • Born 10 March 1973 in Litvínov, Czechoslovakia; began modelling at 16 after winning a 1989 Prague contest
  • Became the face of Wonderbra’s 1994 "Hello Boys" billboard campaign, later polled the most iconic UK outdoor advertisement of the past five decades
  • Portrayed "Venus" in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics
  • Face of Dior’s Capture Totale skincare line from 2013 to 2021
  • Serves as editor-at-large of Vogue Czechoslovakia
  • Married longtime partner Gregorio Marsiaj on 11 July 2026, after 25 years together

07 / Current index evidence

Why is Eva Herzigová ranked #101?

  • Walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Duggal Greenhouse, Brooklyn, October 2024, alongside Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima.

Confidence: Medium confidence · evidence reviewed. Scores may change when a source is corrected or new work enters the current window.

Facts on this page are drawn from public work records and industry press, and summarised in our own words. This is an independent editorial profile — it is not endorsed by the subject, their agencies, or the brands named. Last reviewed 2026-07-14. Corrections: desk@thecastindex.com.

FAQ

Eva, answered

Where is Eva Herzigová from?
Eva Herzigová is a Czech model and actress.
What is Eva Herzigová’s current Cast Index status?
Eva Herzigová is currently #101 with an Index Rating of 59.0/100. The score is medium confidence · evidence reviewed and uses the public four-pillar methodology.
Which fashion weeks did Eva Herzigová walk in 2026?
The Cast Index has not yet attached a fully verified 2026 fashion-week event record to this profile. This will be updated when source review is complete.
What is Eva Herzigová known for?
Dolce & Gabbana and continuing luxury visibility
What is Eva Herzigová best known for as a career milestone?
Born 10 March 1973 in Litvínov, Czechoslovakia; began modelling at 16 after winning a 1989 Prague contest; Became the face of Wonderbra’s 1994 "Hello Boys" billboard campaign, later polled the most iconic UK outdoor advertisement of the past five decades; Portrayed "Venus" in the opening ceremony of the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics.

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