Tiiu Kuik

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Tiiu Kuik
Tiiu Kuik at 2007 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, 8th September 2007. Photo by Christopher Peterson.
Date of birth	March 16, 1987 (1987-03-16) (age 21)
Place of birth	Tallinn, Estonia
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Green
Measurements	33.5-23.5-35.5 (US) 85-60-90 (EU)
Shoe size	9 (US); 41 (EU)

Tiiu Kuik (tee-you qu-ick) (born March 16, 1987) is an Estonian supermodel.

Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Kuik has walked the runways for more than 40 designers, including Gucci (Where in she opened the fall 2003 and spring 2004 show), Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, among others. She is now representing CoverGirl cosmetics. At the age of 13, she was at a local food fair in Estonia when the owner of the "TopModel" agency discovered her. She was then sent to Japan for modeling work, and after that, to Italy. Her modeling career has skyrocketed since. Kuik's face has graced the covers of several high profile fashion magazines, including multiple Vogue covers.

Her modeling agencies include her mother agency, Major Model Management New York, as well as Major Models in Milan and Paris, and Francina Models.

She is noted and recognized for her mole on her left cheek.

[edit] External links

• Tiiu Kuik photos on Style.com
• Tiiu Kuik - Fashion Model Directory
• Tiiu Kuik Fan Site

Persondata
NAME	Kuik, Tiiu
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Estonian model
DATE OF BIRTH	1987-03-16
PLACE OF BIRTH	Tallinn, Estonia
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH