Larissa Marolt
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Larissa-Antonia Marolt is an Austrian fashion model of Slovene ethnicity. She was the winner of the first cycle
of Austria's Next Topmodel
. After her victory she also participated in the fourth season
of Germany's Next Top Model
, where she was placed eighth.
town of St. Kanzian
, where her father, Anton Marolt, a former member of the Austrian Parliament and retired local politician, owns a hotel. She has three siblings (two brothers and one older sister). Marolt attended a Gymnasium and passed her A-Levels in 2010.
and a participation in Germany's Next Topmodel by Heidi Klum
, making her the second (After Andrea Akmazdic from Croatia and Bosnia) contestant worldwide to appear on two different Top Model shows.
Despite being a former winner and the audience's favourite, Marolt failed to garner the sympathy of her fellow contestants, which resulted in her isolation from the group. After her participation in the two shows, she walked the runway in the Amber Fashion Show and the Vienna Life Ball
in 2009. She also landed the covers of several Austrian magazines such as Madonna or Live.
In early 2010 Marolt participated in a spin-off show from Germany's Next Top Model based on the US reality series Modelville
called Die Model WG
. Despite getting booked for a runway show in the first episode Marolt decided to quit in Episode 2 in favour of school where she was busy with the preparation of her exams for her upcoming A-Level which she has passed.
Austria's Next Topmodel, Cycle 1
Austria's Next Topmodel, Cycle 1 was the first Cycle of the Austrian reality documentary based on Tyra Banks America's Next Top Model.The host of the show was Lena Gercke, the first winner of GNTM who is also the first winner of a Top Model franchise that later becomes a host of another Top Model...
of Austria's Next Topmodel
Austria's Next Topmodel
Austria's Next Topmodel is an Austrian reality documentary based on Tyra Banks America's Next Top Model that pits contestants against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win title of Austria's Next Topmodel, with prizes including the cover of a magazine, a contract with a...
. After her victory she also participated in the fourth season
Germany's Next Topmodel, Cycle 4
Germany's Next Topmodel, Cycle 4 is the fourth season of the show that was aired on the German television network ProSieben. The show started airing on February 12, 2009...
of Germany's Next Top Model
Germany's Next Top Model
Germany's Next Topmodel is a German reality television show, based on a concept that was introduced by Tyra Banks with America's Next Top Model. The competition is hosted by Heidi Klum, who also serves as the lead judge and executive producer of the show.-Show format:Each yearly search of Germany's...
, where she was placed eighth.
Early life
Larissa Marolt is Carinthian Slovene. Marolt lives in the carinthianCarinthia (state)
Carinthia is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps it is chiefly noted for its mountains and lakes.The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Austro-Bavarian group...
town of St. Kanzian
Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See
Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See is a municipality in the district of Völkermarkt in Carinthia in Austria.-References:...
, where her father, Anton Marolt, a former member of the Austrian Parliament and retired local politician, owns a hotel. She has three siblings (two brothers and one older sister). Marolt attended a Gymnasium and passed her A-Levels in 2010.
Career
At the age of 16, Marolt auditioned for Austria's Next Top Model, where she was chosen as one of the ten girls to appear on the TV show. In the last episode she was declared winner of the title "Austria's Next Topmodel". The prize included a contract with the modelling agency Wiener Models, an appearance on the cover of the Austrian Magazine Miss in February 2008, a contract as the face of the next advertising campaign for Swarovski CrystallizedSwarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
and a participation in Germany's Next Topmodel by Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum
Heidi Samuel , better known by her birth name Heidi Klum, is a German model, actress, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer, and occasional singer. In 2008 she became an American citizen while maintaining her native German citizenship...
, making her the second (After Andrea Akmazdic from Croatia and Bosnia) contestant worldwide to appear on two different Top Model shows.
Despite being a former winner and the audience's favourite, Marolt failed to garner the sympathy of her fellow contestants, which resulted in her isolation from the group. After her participation in the two shows, she walked the runway in the Amber Fashion Show and the Vienna Life Ball
Life Ball
The Life Ball in Vienna is the biggest charity event in Europe supporting people with HIV or AIDS. The event is organized by the non-profit organization AIDS LIFE, which was founded in 1992 by Gery Keszler and Torgom Petrosian....
in 2009. She also landed the covers of several Austrian magazines such as Madonna or Live.
In early 2010 Marolt participated in a spin-off show from Germany's Next Top Model based on the US reality series Modelville
Modelville
Modelville is a spin-off reality series from America's Next Top Model which is aired within the Tyra Banks Show. It features 5 former contestants of America's Next Top Model who compete for a $50,000 spokesperson contract with Carol's Daughter....
called Die Model WG
Die Model WG
Die Model WG, German for The Model Community, is the name of two versions of the reality television show Modelville. It may refer to:* Die Model WG * Die Model WG...
. Despite getting booked for a runway show in the first episode Marolt decided to quit in Episode 2 in favour of school where she was busy with the preparation of her exams for her upcoming A-Level which she has passed.