Joanna Krupa is a Polish American model and actress. She is best known for her appearances on the reality television shows Dancing with the Stars, Poland’s Next Top Model and The Real Housewives of Miami. Krupa was born in Warsaw, Poland and was raised Roman Catholic. She has a younger sister, Marta, also a model. Joanna moved to Illinois, United States, with her family at the age of five.
Krupa appeared as Jane Goody in the action film Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon. Krupa has appeared on magazine covers including Envy, FHM, Personal, Inside Sport, Stuff, Steppin’ Out, Teeze, Shape and Maxim, in which she was named the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World. Maxim named her #55 in its 2011 Hot 100 ranking of the world’s hottest women. She was voted German Maxim’s Model of the Year 20042005. Krupa has also appeared twice on the cover of Playboy. Krupa has also been a lingerie model for Frederick’s of Hollywood. She was Miss Howard TV model for the month of December 2007.
Krupa featured on the television show Superstars in June 2009. Krupa, who took ballet lessons as a child competed in Season 9 of Dancing with the Stars with one-time champion Derek Hough. She finished in 4th place.
She sang a version of The Spinners’ “I’ll Be Around” as part of a duo with Manon; it was released November 19, 2009. On December 2, 2009, PETA released an ad of the model. The message of the ad is to “be an angel for animals, always adopt dogs, never buy”. Krupa had appeared in three previous ads for PETA, all speaking out against wearing fur. In an April 2009 cover story with Aventura Business Monthly, Krupa said she was first motivated to promote PETA when she saw video of animals being skinned alive in China for their fur.
Since autumn 2010, Krupa has hosted and served as the head judge on Poland’s Next Top Model. In 2012, Krupa was announced as one of the new cast members on The Real Housewives of Miami, which premiered on September 13. Her sister, Marta Krupa, also appears on the show.
Joanna Krupa’s Appearances in Films
- The Underground Comedy Movie (1999) (2010 re-issue)
- Planet of the Apes (2001), Friend at Leo’s Party
- No Shoes, No Mercy (2003), Nurse
- Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004), as Jane
- The Dog Problem (2006), Taffy
- Scary Movie 4 (2006)
- Ripple Effect (2007), Victoria
- Skinner Box (2007), Samantha
Joanna Krupa’s Appearances on Television
- The Man Show (20022003), Juggy Dancer
- Las Vegas episode Degas Away with It (2004), Nicole
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode “Kiss-Kiss, Bye-Bye” (2006), Waitress
- Superstars (2009), Herself
- Dancing with the Stars (2009), Herself
- Million Dollar Challenge (2009), Herself
- Poland’s Next Top Model (2010present), Host & Judge
- Szymon Majewski Show (Polish TV talk show) (2010), Herself, Guest Star
- The Real Housewives of Miami (2012present), Herself
Joanna Krupa is rated as Sexiest Women on this Planet. Maxim named her as the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World. She reveals her inspirational success story in a conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
In earlier part of your career, you moved to Los Angeles to explore modeling and you landed campaigning for Skechers and Le Coup, later this propelled your modelling career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of fashion and glamour modeling and reached the pinnacle of success by being featured on the covers of Envy, FHM, Personal, Inside Sport, Stuff, Steppin’ Out, Teeze, Shape and Maxim. Tell us something about this fairy tale journey?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
It’s been my dream since I was a little girl to do something in the entertainment business. When I was a young teenager my sister and I always recorded ourselves pretty to be acting or dancing and singing as we are pop stars. I always used to dress up with mom’s clothes and makeup. When I got a little young I went to modeling schools did local contests and also worked as a model on the Jenny Jones show. When I got a little older I decided I wanted to move to Los Angeles and that’s what I did, I picked up, packed my stuff and at 20 I drove out to Los Angeles with my mom and uncle, that drove me out as few days later they flew back to Chicago. I had no money, no job and my credit cards were maxed out but I never gave up.
I ended up working partime at an office to help pay for my bills. I ended up living in a small studio apartment with a girl that I met at work. It was a tough couple of years but eventually I met a model manager that believed in me and I started working international and ended up getting one cover after another from Maxim to Glamour to Ocean Drive.
Finally my dreams started coming true with hard work and dedication and someone that truly believed in me even though I wasn’t the typical 5″ 10′ girl but 5″7′ but I beat the odds and we did it our way by building my name international first and then getting introduce to the American market that led to TV shows like Dancing With The Stars and hosting Poland’s Next Top Model.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Maxim named you as the Sexiest Swimsuit Model in the World. How did you feel about that achievement of yours?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
It was a great honor especially since there are so many beautiful women in the world. I definitely felt that my hard work was paying off and people starting to notice me.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are world leading media personality, model, actress and a brand ambassador. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I work really hard and only have people around me that give me good advice and have my best interest at heart. I love to work as it gives me great pleasure what I am and I am grateful for being able to do something that I love.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine, you may wish to share?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I love to change my workout and that’s why I go to local gym equinox and take their classes from core bar to kettle bell to cross fit type classes and also hot yoga with weights. I love classes as they keep me motivated and competitive.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I love sushi but I also have a sweet tooth so I definitely cheat once in a while. I basically eat what I want but I need to workout otherwise I will gain weight easily. It’s just a part of the job and also exercise is so important for your health and well being.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hair to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I have always believed in prevention. Since I was young my mom always told me to make sure to hydrate my skin to keep it from wrinkling and to always wear sunglasses so I don’t squint and get wrinkles around the eyes. I believe it’s all about preventing and taking care of your skin at a young age and not wait until it’s too late.
I decided to develop my own day and night cream (www.cellogica.com) and I have been working on it for the last 2 years developing from the ingredients to the smell. I also don’t believe in animal testing that’s why my cream is cruelty free. For hair I love and have been using for years Ovation Hair Shampoo Treatment and Conditioner. It keeps my hair shiny especially after all the stress my hair goes through styling on a daily basis. I truly believe their treatment helps and protects my hair from damage.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You took ballet lessons as a child, this must have been an inspiration for you to compete in Season 9 of Dancing with the Stars along with one-time champion Derek Hough. Tell us about this endeavor of yours?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I took ballet from 5-10 but had to quit as my parents no longer could afford to take because of their work schedule so it was a little girls dream I got to relive during Dancing With The Stars. When I got the opportunity it was a huge accomplishment to be on a wonderful and successful show like that. It definitely made me feel and confirm that all those years of hard work and dedication and struggle definitely paid off.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your experience of working as an actress in the “The Real Housewives of Miami”?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
It’s a reality show and it showed a very small part of my life since there were other women on there. It was a great journey in my life as it did make my relationship with my husband stronger and I didn’t help save it as we had some problems before. I am very grateful it lead to a fairy tale wedding. The show was definitely a wonderful chapter in my book but now it’s time to move on and take on life’s new journeys.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words for the aspiring and budding fashion model girls, who all are your fans and would like to hear from you, for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
There is no right and wrong answer to success. There really isn’t a formula. I think believing in yourself and a lot of luck come in play. There is so many times you will hear the word no but there may be that one time you will hear yes. It’s a tough business and a long journey but if I listened to people when I started off I would have never succeeded and probably gave up long ago. I was lucky to find that one person that believed in me. Basically don’t tell anyone tell you that you are not good enough and don’t let anyone crush your dreams.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have been associated with PETA and a number of other charities which are all dear to your heart, tell us how you have been able to achieve and quench your thirst of giving back to the society through this endeavor of yours?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I have been an animal lover since I was a little girl as animals are voiceless and defenseless just like small children and that is why both are so dear to my heart . I have started my own animal rescue which I am proud of, with my partner Gabriella Guitterez. Check out www.angelsforanimalrescue.org
I believe no matter how much success someone has. It’s your duty to give back as a thanks for all the blessings. I really believe I was put on this earth to help make it a better place and spread awareness and spread compassion for animals .
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You sang a version of The Spinners’ “I’ll Be Around” as part of a duo with Manon, it was released November 19, 2009. Tell us about this experience of yours?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
It was just a fun opportunity but I never pursued singing as that is more my sisters talent than mine. It was all for fun.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have acted in a number of movies, few being Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004), The Dog Problem (2006), Scary Movie 4 (2006), Ripple Effect (2007) and VictoriaSkinner Box (2007). Which has been your favourite role and why?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
I love playing Jane in Max Havoc as it was my first role ever and my role was changed from a supporting role to a lead role over night so I didn’t have any chance to learn to act and just went for it. For my first role I think I did an ok job but my dream acting role would be a Bond girl.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo shoots for Playboy, FHM and Maxim, how are you so body confident and what is your advice to your compatriots?
Ms. Joanna Krupa:
You have to love yourself as nobody is perfect. You just have to find things about your body you love and focus on that. I have cellulite as lot of women do but you find ways to make it less visible like exercise and also body makeup and spray tan. Also good lighting at photoshoot definitely helps!
Women Fitness Team thanks Joanna Krupa for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and make this interview happen.
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