Caitriona Balfe

Now Katrina Balfe is known as the star of the Outlander TV series about a military nurse lost between worlds, and few people know that in the past the girl became the first Irish model to take the world catwalk. Her photo has graced the covers of "Vouge" and "Harper's Bazaar", and now Katrina is one of the most sought-after actresses in television projects and a frequent guest in nominations for the Golden Globe Awards.

Katrina Balfe was born on October 4, 1979 in the Irish city of Monaghan, Ulster province. His father served as a sergeant in the police, his mother worked as a marriage agent. In addition to the girl, the family had six children, two of whom were adopted. They lived in the village of Tedavnet, near Monahan.

Katrina's craving for the stage manifested itself in early childhood: from the age of 7 she studied in a youth theater studio. The first role that the girl played was Mr. Bumble, the fat, greedy and insolent official from the story of Oliver Twist.

Sister Deirdre saw beauty and natural grace in Katrina, therefore she urged her to try her hand at modeling. Balfe refused: she did not want to turn into a doll, which is painted and dressed as she wishes. Wanting to build an acting career, at the age of 17, the girl entered the drama department of the Dublin Institute of Technology and left her native village for the first time.

In the capital of Ireland, Katrina had an independent life rich in events; 1999 became a turning point in her biography. During the Easter holidays, the girl worked part-time in a supermarket as a food bagger for people with multiple sclerosis. One day a man approached her and asked if she thought about going to the podium. He left the business card of the largest Irish modeling agency "Assets".

The next few months became training for Katrina: she participated in the shows of local designers, starred for the covers of Dublin magazines. Perhaps Balfe would have remained a mid-range fashion model if she had not been spotted at Ford Model, America's leading agency. The girl was given a day to gather and sent to conquer Paris.

The debut major event in Katrina's fashion career was the 30th anniversary of Kenzo. All the top models who have ever worked with the brand participated in the anniversary show: for example, an Irish woman walked on the catwalk after Iman. However, Balfe managed to stand out among the famous beauties. Snow-white skin, a dense physique for a fashion model (with a height of 177 cm, Balfe weighed 60 kg), light blue eyes and a wide smile - the leading houses wanted to wear their collections for Katrina. But Calvin Klein Inc. turned out to be faster, having signed a one-year contract with the girl.

As Balfe said in an interview, the first year in the modeling business was exhausting, I could sleep only on the way between filming and shows, and during the day I had to stay on energy drinks and caffeine. But the result was worth it: in Milan, Katrina represented Miu Miu, in Paris - Chanel, Givenchy and Gucci.

When the model moved to New York, Dolce & Gabbana begged her to become the face of the brand, and Narciso Rodriguez created fragrances inspired by a foreign beauty. Here, in the USA, Katrina gained wings, becoming the first Irish Victoria's Secret "angel". Balfe joked that she is possibly "the whitest 'angel' in the history of the brand." In underwear, the girl defiled side by side with top models Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks. Once in the top 20 in-demand models in the world, 29-year-old Katrina Balfe announced her retirement:

The girl planned to fulfill her dream and become an actress.

As a model, the Irish woman starred in the fashion film The Devil Wears Prada (2006) as an employee of Runway magazine.

After completing her modeling career in 2009, Katrina moved to Los Angeles, where she spent many months perfecting her acting skills. In the JJ Abrams film Super 8 (2011), the girl was not given a single line. The following year, Balfe was cast in two projects - the TV series "H +" (2012) and the film "The Illusion of Deception" (2013), where she was also not allowed to "open her mouth."

In "Escape Plan" (2013), starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the painting finally speaks. She plays Jessica Mayer, a CIA agent who hires the character Stallone to check the prison's security system.

In between filming, the girl participated in the creation of music videos. Balfe can be seen in the video version of the song "First Fires" by British artist Bonobo, as well as in Phoenix's video "Chloroform", which was directed by Sofia Coppola. The break from the cinema was short - in September 2013, Katrina was approved for the lead role in the TV series Outlander. Claire Randall's image is key in the Irish filmography.

The series is based on the books of the American writer Diana Gabaldon. Outlander's actions take place in two times - in 1945 and 1743. In the "real" military nurse Claire Randall and her husband, Frank, go on a joint vacation in Scotland. Under mystical circumstances, Claire ends up in the "past" where Frank's double, Jack, is a villain. Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan) saves the girl from the ruler's anger. Against the backdrop of the war between the British and the wild highlanders, Claire and Jamie's love line develops.

Outlander allowed Katrina to showcase her full acting potential. She won the Saturn Awards, People's Choice Awards, BAFTA Scotland Awards, Oscar Wilde Awards for Best TV Actress. In 2014, Entertainment Weekly magazine dubbed Balfe “Breakthrough of the Year” and “Woman of the Year”. A year later, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance in a Television Series, but the award went to Taraji Henson of Empire.

Along with filming Outlander in 2016, Katrina appeared in Financial Monster starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Balfe tried on the image of the press secretary of the bankrupt company "Ibis".

In 2002, Katrina met with the guitarist of the American rock band Radio 4 Dave Milone. In the busy schedule of the model, there was time to star in several videos next to her lover: "He is a Chemical" and "The Damage Done". The couple allegedly broke up in 2007, just after the release of their second video.

In 2008, Balfe was caught in an affair with screenwriter Jamie Moss, the creator of Street Kings, X-Men: First Class. After 3 years, the lovers separated.

After the release of Outlander, fans suspected Katrina of an affair with Sam Heughan, a partner on the set. Rumors were fueled by the actors themselves, referring to each other "husband" and "wife", "mister" and "mrs" in posts on Twitter, posting ambiguous photos on Instagram. Fans were preparing for a new couple to form soon, but in 2018, a major event took place in Balfe's personal life - an engagement.

The chosen one was Tony McGill. The couple strenuously hid the romance, in 2015 they said openly: "We are not a couple." But at the 2018 Golden Globes, Katrina appeared with a ring on her ring finger. It is known that Tony proposed on New Year's Eve.

Katrina Balfe is filming Outlander season 4, while filming Ford v Ferrari, starring Christian Bale, Matt Damon and John Bernthal.

In the story, two famous car designers have to assemble a universal car for the racer Can Miles. Katrina will play Can's wife, Molly.

2006 - The Devil Wears Prada 2011 - Super 8 2011 - H +: Digital Series 2013 - The Illusion of Deception 2013 - Escape Plan 2014-2018 - Outlander 2016 - Financial Monster 2019 - Ford against Ferrari "

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