From Runway To Big Screen: Model Karolina Kurkova Stars In 'G.I. Joe'

Supermodel and actress Karolina Kurkova stopped by to talk about her role as Courtney A. Kreiger in the action film G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra.

G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra tells the story of a an elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, which takes on an evil organization named Cobra which is led by a notorious arms dealer. Kurkova's G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra co-stars Dennis Quaid, Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans.

Kurkova, 25, was born in the town of Decin, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic). A friend recognized her beauty and sent photos of her to an agency in Prague. She immediately landed a runway appearance, as well as a commercial and print ad.

Kurkova became famous in America when she appeared on the cover of Vogue in February 2001 at the tender age of 17. The daughter of a basketball player, Kurkova stood out at 5' 11" with a golden-blonde head of hair. In 2002, she won the Model of the Year at the Vogue Fashion Awards. She has modeled extensively for Victoria's Secret as well as Chanel, Rolex, Christian Dior and Versace, among other brands.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra hits theaters this Friday

Written by Pierre Bonny.