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Scorupco was born to Lech and Magdalena Skorupko in [[Białystok]], [[Poland]], in 1970. When she was one year old, her parents separated, and she remained with her mother. In 1978, they moved to [[Bredäng]] in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]], where Scorupco learned to speak [[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[English language|English]] |
Scorupco was born to Lech and Magdalena Skorupko in [[Białystok]], [[Poland]], in 1970. When she was one year old, her parents separated, and she remained with her mother. In 1978, they moved to [[Bredäng]] in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]], where Scorupco learned to speak [[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]] and [[Arabic language|Arabic]]. |
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In the late 1980s, Scorupco travelled Europe working as a model, and appeared on the cover of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''. In 1987, she was discovered by director [[Staffan Hildebrand]] and starred in the film ''[[Ingen kan älska som vi]]'' ("Nobody can love like us"). In the early 1990s, she had a brief but successful career as a pop singer, releasing the album ''[[IZA (album)|IZA]]'', which went [[gold album|gold]] in Sweden in 1991. In 1995, she played [[Natalya Simonova]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[GoldenEye]]'', starring opposite [[Pierce Brosnan]]. |
In the late 1980s, Scorupco travelled Europe working as a model, and appeared on the cover of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''. In 1987, she was discovered by director [[Staffan Hildebrand]] and starred in the film ''[[Ingen kan älska som vi]]'' ("Nobody can love like us"). In the early 1990s, she had a brief but successful career as a pop singer, releasing the album ''[[IZA (album)|IZA]]'', which went [[gold album|gold]] in Sweden in 1991. In 1995, she played [[Natalya Simonova]] in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[GoldenEye]]'', starring opposite [[Pierce Brosnan]]. |
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Izabella Scorupco | |
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Born | Izabela Dorota Skorupko June 4, 1970 Białystok, Poland |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse(s) | Mariusz Czerkawski (1996–1998) (divorced) 1 child Jeffrey Raymond (2003–present) 1 child |
Izabella Scorupco (born Izabela Dorota Skorupko, June 4, 1970) is a Polish-Swedish actress and model, best known for her portrayal of Bond girl Natalya Simonova in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye.
Biography
Scorupco was born to Lech and Magdalena Skorupko in Białystok, Poland, in 1970. When she was one year old, her parents separated, and she remained with her mother. In 1978, they moved to Bredäng in Stockholm, Sweden, where Scorupco learned to speak Swedish, English, French and Arabic.
In the late 1980s, Scorupco travelled Europe working as a model, and appeared on the cover of Vogue. In 1987, she was discovered by director Staffan Hildebrand and starred in the film Ingen kan älska som vi ("Nobody can love like us"). In the early 1990s, she had a brief but successful career as a pop singer, releasing the album IZA, which went gold in Sweden in 1991. In 1995, she played Natalya Simonova in the James Bond film GoldenEye, starring opposite Pierce Brosnan.
On December 25, 1996, Scorupco married Polish ice hockey player Mariusz Czerkawski, then a player for the Edmonton Oilers. They separated in 1998, having had one daughter together, Julia (born September 15, 1997).[1] On January 30, 2003, Scorupco married an American, Jeffrey Raymond; they have a son, Jakob (born July 24, 2003), and now live in Los Angeles.[2]
In 2011, Scorupco reprised her singing career, duetting with Swedish musician Peter Jöback in his single Jag Har Dig Nu and featuring in the song's music video. She also starred in Jöback's short extension film La vie, L'amour, Le mort. It has been confirmed that Scorupco will be hosting the spring 2012 series of Sweden's Next Top Model.[3]
Modelling career
Scorupco has modelled for Tiffany and Co., H&M, Oriflame, Dr Irena Eris and Wera.[citation needed]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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1989 | Ingen kan älska som vi | Annelie |
1991 | Bert | Zindy Dabrowski |
1991 | V som i viking | The Single Mother |
1995 | Petri Tårar | Carla |
1995 | GoldenEye | Natalya Simonova |
1999 | With Fire and Sword | Helena Kurcewiczówna |
2000 | Vertical Limit | Monique Aubertine |
2002 | Reign of Fire | Alex Jensen |
2004 | Exorcist: The Beginning | Sarah |
2006 | Cougar Club | Credited as Paige, Real character Daniella |
2007 | Solstorm | Rebecka Martinsson |
2010 | Änglavakt | Cecilia |
Discography
Albums
- IZA (1991) Sweden #11
Singles
Year | Title | Chart positions | ||||
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Sweden | Germany | Austria | Switzerland | Norway | ||
1991 | "Substitute" | 3 | - | - | - | - |
1991 | "I Write You a Love Song" | 10 | 93 | |||
1992 | "Brando Moves" | 37 | - | - | - | - |
1992 | "Shame, Shame, Shame" | 3 | 37 | 22 | 39 | 2 |
References
- ^ Profile/Biography of Izabella Scorupco. StarsHub.com. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- ^ Izabella Scorupco: Bond girl (GoldenEye). Nordic Reach. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- ^ "Izabella Scorupco Hosts Top Model Sweden". JamesBond007, 6 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-14.