Veronica Varekova Profile
| Full Name: | Veronica Varekova |
| Date of Birth: | June 1977 |
| Place of Birth: | Olomouc, Czech Republic |
| Spouse: | Married Philadelphia Flyers center Petr Nedv?d in July 2004 |
| Education: | Signed by Next Model Management; She is fluent in three languages and has degrees in Psychology and Education |
| Claim to Fame: | The cover of the 2004 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. |
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Veronica Varekova Biography
Veronika Vařeková (born June 19, 1977) is a Czech model. Her name in the English-language press is often given as Veronica Varekova.
Biography
Originally from Olomouc, at age 19 she moved to New York City, United States. Initially, she wanted to attend the Parsons School of Design, though she chose modeling instead and was signed by Next Model Management. She moved to Europe after it became clear that she would be more successful there. She is fluent in three languages and has degrees in Psychology and Education. She married hockey player Petr Nedved, in July 2004, but they separated in the summer of 2006.
Modeling work
Vařeková has appeared in the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated a total of eight times: 1999-2002 and 2004-2007. She appeared on the cover in 2004. In addition to SI, Vařeková has modeled for Victoria's Secret and became the face of NIVEA. Other contracts include Guess?, Chanel and Pantene. She has been a cover girl for Marie Claire, Harpers & Queen and Cosmopolitan. Her most recent contract (2003 - 2007) has been with Newport News.
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