Olga Rodionova
| Olga Rodionova | |
|---|---|
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Rodionova in April 2011 | |
| Born | 25 June 1974 |
| Nationality |
 Russia  Croatia |
| Occupation | Model, actress, TV presenter |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Sergey Rodionov (2002–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Olga Rodionova (born 25 June 1974) is a Russia-Croatian model, actress and TV presenter.
Career
As a model, Rodionova has worked with some of the best fashion photographers in the world, including Helmut Newton, David LaChapelle, Peter Lindbergh, Terry Richardson, Sante D'Orazio, Bettina Rheims, Ellen von Unwerth, John Rankin, Jean-Daniel Lorieux, Marino Parisotto, Guido Argentini and has graced the covers and pages of Playboy (Russia 2001, 2003, 2006, 2013; Poland 2004; Germany 2008; Greece 2009; Croatia 2003, 2011; Italy 2012,2013; Ukraine 2013; Argentina 2008, 2012- five covers,four times playmate),[1] Vogue (France, Italy, Germany), Grazia (France), Photo (France), FHM, L'Officiel (France, Russia), W (USA), Numéro (France),"Panorama" (Italy), GQ (Germany, Brazil), Le Monde (France), Guardian (UK), and El Mundo (Spain).[2]
In 2009 book publisher Benedikt Taschen (Taschen Gmbh) produced the provocative art album The Book of Olga by Bettina Rheims,[3] which contains nude photos of Olga Rodionova[1] and attracted unprecedented attention from both art and political media worldwide.[4]
In 2012, Taschen published the second book of Rodionova by Ellen von Unwerth - The Story of Olga.[5] Exhibitions of the photos from the book opened in CWC GALLERY, Berlin.
Social activism
Rodionova is known for her promotion of rights and social freedoms in Russia. She was the first social personality in Russia to fight successfully against libel and violation of privacy in Russian courts.[6] She hosts/takes part in charity actions with Jude Law, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Michelle Rodriguez, Owen Wilson etc. in her home country.
Personal life
Rodionova is married to Sergey S. Rodionov, a millionaire banker and publisher. The couple moved in together in 1994 but didn't get married until 2002. They have a daughter born in 1996.[1]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Society Columns | Inna Bragina | TV film |
| 2002 | The Fifth Angel | Tanya Budraitis | TV serial |
| 2003 | Totalisator | Elisabeth | |
| 2004 | Love Adventures | Madelaine/Annet | TV serial |
| 2006 | Elevator | Anastasia | |
| 2007 | Treasure Raidersi | Masha | |
| 2007 | Agony of Fear | Inga | TV film |
| 2007 | Paradox | Olga | |
| 2009 | Mission: Prophet | Helena | |
| 2010 | Chemist | Aliona | TV serial |
| 2014 | Black Rose | Natalya | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Groskop, Viv (29 November 2008). "Just another day in the life of a Russian oligarch's wife...". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ↑ Billionaire’s wife exposed in photo album, Russia Today Archived April 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Olga – eine Annäherung: Die Frauen hinter und vor der Kamera" (in German). Taschen.com. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ "Bettina Rheims. The Book of Olga - Clippings". Taschen.com. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ "Ellen von Unwerth - The Story of Olga". Taschen.com. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ Schepp, Matthias (19 October 2008). "Moral in Russland: "Die sexuelle Revolution hat nicht stattgefunden"" (in German). Spiegel. Retrieved 27 February 2014.