Eva Padberg
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Eva Padberg is a German
fashion model, singer, and actress.
Padberg was born in Bad Frankenhausen
and grew up in Rottleben
, Germany. In 1995, she applied for Bravo
s Boy & Girl contest; she made it among the best ten models and gained the opportunity to do a test shooting for Louisa Models in Munich
. In 1998, after having finished her Abitur
, she started her professionel model career. Eva worked in Paris
, Tokyo
, and New York
, e.g. for Ralph Lauren
and Calvin Klein
and walked for different Prêt-à-Porter shows.
Besides the catwalk and the photo shootings, she became a frequently asked model for commercials and advertising campaigns: Since 2003, she has been the face of the world-known make-up-brand Astor
. In May 2005, she appeared in the TV commercial of the candy brand "Gletscher Eis" and in September of the same year she became not only the new face of the Korea
n automobile manufacturer Kia Motors
, but also the new cover top-model of the mail order company Otto and campaign model for Nintendo
's Nintendogs
. Since May 2006, she has been promoting the new drink "König Pilsener Lemon" of the brand König Pilsener.
In May 2004, Padberg was photographed for the German Playboy
by Ellen von Unwerth. In 2005, she was voted "Sexiest Woman of the World" by the readers of FHM
and became cover model of the magazine GQ in 2006.
She is also a singer and songwriter of Dapayk & Padberg, a well-known electronic club act. Together with her husband Niklas Worgt aka Dapayk, she released various singles followed by their first album Close Up on Mo's Ferry Prod. in September 2005.
In 2005, she started acting and had minor roles in her debut Maria an Callas (2006) and the film adaptation of the video game In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007). She also worked in the jury of Germany's Star Search
and, in 2006, as a presenter for the Bambi award
of Hubert Burda Media
together with talk show host Harald Schmidt
.
On July 29, 2006, after a relationship of ten years, she married the music producer Niklas Worgt. Padberg is active for numerous charitable projects such as SOS Children's Villages
. She has also served as an ambassadress for UNICEF. Since May 2007, Eva has also represented Mercedes-Benz as a brand ambassador at international fashion and lifestyle events, including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Mexico.
In June 2010 she began collaborating with German Fairtrade fashion label armedangels
together with Niklas Worgt. Their own t-shirt
"Two Hearts - One Rhythm" is sold online.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
fashion model, singer, and actress.
Padberg was born in Bad Frankenhausen
Bad Frankenhausen
Bad Frankenhausen is a spa town in the German state of Thuringia. It is located at the southern slope of the Kyffhäuser mountain range, on an artificial arm of the Wipper river, a tributary of the Saale. Because of the nearby Kyffhäuser monument dedicated to Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, it is...
and grew up in Rottleben
Rottleben
Rottleben is a municipality in the district Kyffhäuserkreis, in Thuringia, Germany....
, Germany. In 1995, she applied for Bravo
Bravo (magazine)
Bravo is the largest teen magazine within the German-language sphere. The first issue was published in 1956, subtitled as "the magazine for film and television" . Marilyn Monroe's portrait graced the first published issue, the never-published dummy issue cover displayed Elvis Presley.-History:The...
s Boy & Girl contest; she made it among the best ten models and gained the opportunity to do a test shooting for Louisa Models in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
. In 1998, after having finished her Abitur
Abitur
Abitur is a designation used in Germany, Finland and Estonia for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling, see also for Germany Abitur after twelve years.The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, often referred to as...
, she started her professionel model career. Eva worked in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, and New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, e.g. for Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
and Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
and walked for different Prêt-à-Porter shows.
Besides the catwalk and the photo shootings, she became a frequently asked model for commercials and advertising campaigns: Since 2003, she has been the face of the world-known make-up-brand Astor
Astor
Astor is a surname and may refer to:* Brooke Astor , American philanthropist* David Astor , British newspaper publisher* John Jacob Astor, the 4th richest American of all time* Madeleine Astor , wife of John Jacob Astor IV...
. In May 2005, she appeared in the TV commercial of the candy brand "Gletscher Eis" and in September of the same year she became not only the new face of the Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n automobile manufacturer Kia Motors
Kia Motors
Kia Motors , headquartered in Seoul, is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, following the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 1.4 million vehicles in 2010...
, but also the new cover top-model of the mail order company Otto and campaign model for Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
's Nintendogs
Nintendogs
is a real-time pet simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld video game console. It was first released in Japan, and was later released in North America, Australia, Europe, and other regions. It was originally released in three different versions:...
. Since May 2006, she has been promoting the new drink "König Pilsener Lemon" of the brand König Pilsener.
In May 2004, Padberg was photographed for the German Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
by Ellen von Unwerth. In 2005, she was voted "Sexiest Woman of the World" by the readers of FHM
FHM
FHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...
and became cover model of the magazine GQ in 2006.
She is also a singer and songwriter of Dapayk & Padberg, a well-known electronic club act. Together with her husband Niklas Worgt aka Dapayk, she released various singles followed by their first album Close Up on Mo's Ferry Prod. in September 2005.
In 2005, she started acting and had minor roles in her debut Maria an Callas (2006) and the film adaptation of the video game In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007). She also worked in the jury of Germany's Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
and, in 2006, as a presenter for the Bambi award
Bambi (prize)
The Bambi - Deutschlands Wichtigster Medienpreis, often simply called Bambi Awards and stylized as BAMBI, are presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in international media and television "with vision and creativity who affected and inspired the German public that year",...
of Hubert Burda Media
Hubert Burda Media
Hubert Burda Media is a German privately held, family-owned global media company with its origins in printing and magazine publishing. The company is headquartered in Offenburg and Munich, has additional main offices in Berlin and Hamburg and has more than 7400 employees...
together with talk show host Harald Schmidt
Harald Schmidt
Harald Franz Schmidt is a German actor, writer, comedian and television entertainer best known as host of two popular German late-night shows.- Early life :...
.
On July 29, 2006, after a relationship of ten years, she married the music producer Niklas Worgt. Padberg is active for numerous charitable projects such as SOS Children's Villages
SOS Children's Villages
SOS Children's Villages is an independent, non-governmental international development organisation which has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949. It was founded by Hermann Gmeiner in Imst, Austria...
. She has also served as an ambassadress for UNICEF. Since May 2007, Eva has also represented Mercedes-Benz as a brand ambassador at international fashion and lifestyle events, including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Mexico.
In June 2010 she began collaborating with German Fairtrade fashion label armedangels
Armedangels
armedangels is a fashion label based in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 2007, the company designs a variety of apparel products made from textiles such as organic cotton and sells them via their online shop as well as in boutiques and major retails stores in six countries...
together with Niklas Worgt. Their own t-shirt
T-shirt
A T-shirt is a style of shirt. A T-shirt is buttonless and collarless, with short sleeves and frequently a round neck line....
"Two Hearts - One Rhythm" is sold online.