Biography
Russian born Katia Elizarova, also known in modelling circles as Katia E, is an international model, actress and television personality.
As an actress, Katia made her London stage debut in 2013, taking the lead role in Sunstroke, a Chekov / Bunin adaptation at the Platform Theatre. She also made her international cinematic debut in the 2015 film Our Kind of Traitor, directed by Susana White. This was followed by roles in Bridget Jones' Baby and as a voice-over artist for a forthcoming addition to a notable gaming franchise (rumoured).
Katia has fronted major television campaigns for Pepsi and LaForet as well as starred in various mini-feature music videos, including Music TV's video of the year Sky by Diskoteka Avariya, in which she played the narrator and female lead.
She appeared in Fox's Meet the Russians, and the BBC's Rich Russians Living in London as a fashion and lifestyle expert.
As a model in the role of brand ambassador she represents U.S fashion house Max Studio and U.K lingerie brand Made By Niki.
Her career began with a cover shoot for Jalouse Magazine, and has since seen her work for the world's leading names in fashion from Commes des Garcons and Calvin Klein to Chanel, Valentino and Versace.
Throughout her career Katia has worked with some of the world's leading design houses, fashion brands, photographers, directors, magazines and salons. This has included collaborations with: Helen Von Unwerth, Rankin, Kim Knott, Guy Laroche, Kirin, La Foret, Ines Valentinitsch, Etienne Aigner, Karen Walker, Preen, Jasper Conran, d Squared, Ghost, Avon, Shu Uemura, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Glamour, Madamme, Elle, Swarovski, New Look, Miss Selfridge, Fomarina, Victoria's Secret, Toni & Guy, Babyliss, GHD, Trevor Sorbie, L'Oreal , and Wella.
She is a supporter of Red Cross and Fashion for Good.
Katia is based in London, and holds a degree in Law from Queen Mary College, University of London.
