Michelle Hunziker Biography

Michelle Yvonne Hunziker is a Swiss-Italian fashion model, actress and a television personality; she is one of Italy’s most popular celebrities. Born in Switzerland, she decided to achieve fame in the fashion world and started her modeling career from a young age. At the age of 16, she moved with her mother to Italy and met the famous agent, Riccardo Gay, who recognized her potential and helped her in getting offers from international brands. Within a year, she became a well-known fashion model and posed for famous labels including Armani, Rocco Barocco, and Colmar. Her outgoing attitude and flawless figure received much appreciation from the fashion industry around the world. After achieving success as a lingerie and bikini model, she made the move towards becoming an actress. She made her debut in an Italian miniseries and a year later, featured in her first motion picture. Over the years, she has appeared in several movies and has hosted numerous successful Italian as well as German television shows. She also tried her luck at singing and released an album which received a fair success. Mother of two daughters, she continues to be an epitome of beauty and poise, making her one of the most treasured celebrities in Italy and throughout the rest of Europe.