Biography
Who is Sofia Mechetner?
Early life in Holon
Sofia Mechetner was born and raised in Holon, Israel, to parents who immigrated from Soviet Russia. Her parents, Fyodor Sotnikov and Ksenya Mechenter, divorced when she was ten years old, and her father left the household.
Despite her later success in international fashion, she grew up in modest circumstances. She frequently helped her mother clean houses and assisted in caring for her younger siblings, sister Nicole and brother Max.
Discovery and Dior contract
Sofia Mechetner was discovered in Paris by Dior lead designer Raf Simons. This life-changing encounter led to her very first modelling job, where she opened the Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2015/2016 Show at Paris Fashion Week.
She quickly secured a major annual contract with the French fashion house. Because she was only fourteen years old at the time, she was required to travel with a designated chaperone named Rotem Gur until she turned eighteen.
Runway and campaign career
Following her breakthrough with Dior, Sofia Mechetner expanded her portfolio significantly. In 2017, she signed an additional contract with Chanel and walked for numerous major designers including Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Mugler, Stella McCartney, Sonia Rykiel, Elie Saab, Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino, and H&M.
She also took part in prominent advertising campaigns for Ralph Lauren and Topshop. Her image was famously projected onto a large screen in New York City's Times Square during her international campaign for H&M.
Military service and personal life
In April 2019, Sofia Mechetner enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces to complete her mandatory military service, choosing to postpone potential opportunities in New York City. She completed her service with an honorable discharge in April 2021.
She was previously in a relationship with Israeli model Tomer Telias from 2017 until 2021, and the couple resided together in Yehud, Israel. As the daughter of a non-Jewish mother, she has expressed her intention to convert to Judaism.
Birthday and age
Sofia Mechetner was born on December 4, 2000, which makes Sofia 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Sofia shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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