Biography
Who is Xenia Tchoumitcheva?
Early life and education
Xenia Tchoumitcheva was born in Magnitogorsk, Russia. When she was six years old, her family moved to Lugano, Switzerland. She grew up in the Italian-speaking region of the country before eventually relocating to London, England, to pursue her professional career.
She attended the Università della Svizzera italiana, where she graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor Degree in economics. Her academic background complements her work as a business entrepreneur. In addition to her native Russian, she is proficient in Italian, German, French, English, and Spanish.
Modeling and pageants
She began her modeling path at the age of 12. In 2006, she participated in the Miss Switzerland pageant, where she earned the titles of 1st runner-up and Miss Photogenic. The organization provided her with a unique appearance contract comparable to that of the winner. Following the contest, she appeared in various publications and was featured on the cover of the Swiss edition of Maxim magazine, which named her the Most Beautiful Woman of the Year in 2012.
Throughout her career, she has collaborated with numerous modeling agencies, including Elite Model Management in Miami and Barcelona, as well as Option Model Agency in Zürich. She has also served as a spokesperson for brands such as Air Europa, Nikon, Revlon, and the luxury watch brand IWC.
Acting and media career
Xenia transitioned into acting and television hosting early on. She appeared in commercials, music videos, and short films such as Lines and Les Enfants de la Honte. In 2011, she acted in the film Without Men alongside Eva Longoria and Christian Slater. She also filmed a role for the French production Bob et Les Sex Pistaches.
Her television hosting work includes presenting the Miss Switzerland pageant in 2011 and hosting her own Italian business show, L'Italia che funziona, on Rete 4 and Italia1. She also co-hosted the Miss Ukraine 2012 pageant. Beyond broadcasting, she writes columns for publications like Bilan and Haute Living.
Digital presence and entrepreneurship
In 2013, she launched her own business and digital blog titled Chic Overdose. As a digital influencer, she has worked with major fashion and luxury brands, including Dior, Ferragamo, Bulgari, and Chopard. Her influence led to her being recognized as one of the 99 most influential women in the world by AskMen in 2016.
She also focuses on public speaking, addressing audiences at universities and conferences regarding female leadership and digital business. In 2017, she spoke at the United Nations headquarters and was named an ITC SheTrades ambassador. In 2020, she published her book Empower Yourself, which covers topics including independent thinking and gender equality.
Birthday and age
Xenia Tchoumitcheva was born on August 5, 1987, which makes Xenia 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Xenia shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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