Cinderella from Cherkasy: ordinary ukrainian working on best of fashion houses — Chanel, Dior (photo)

Its history can be called a happy tale of Cherkasy "Cinderella."

Oksana Bondarenko was born and raised in Cherkassy, ​​in an ordinary family, attended regular urban school. Will she become a model case. Today, the window of her house every morning opened the fabulous views of Paris. Oksana Bondarenko adorns its beauty posters advertising the most famous brands in the world and the best catwalks of fashion houses: Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and others.

Each of his images, it is different, but equally sensual and beautiful. It is a successful model, beautiful woman, beloved wife and a happy mother.

From the designers — in the model

Since I went home early: at 16 went to study in Kyiv. Entered on the budget in light industrial college, the faculty of design. I do not know why it decided to become a designer. At school I was given good humanities, mathematics but was weak on both feet! So probably decided to try their hand at work.

I never dreamed of becoming a model. All decided case. Once in Kiev on the way to the cinema I accidentally "caught" American scout model agency "DNA", offered cooperation. I did not mind: a chance every girl seem just fabulous! But at the time I was a minor, so he offered to meet with her mother and with her to discuss the contract. So I came to the agency "Vo Models" and launched his career.

It was my mother persuaded me to accept the offer of agency.

I have long doubted. Now I understand that my mother was going through, but since I have it — a modern man with a broad outlook, let go with a light heart. I am very proud of my mum. Had it not, my life would have been different, but I'm very happy what I have now.

First on the work I traveled all over Asia, then — Europe, also worked in New York and London. But the best was to work in Paris, well, eventually I fell in love with this city. Then I went through and experiencing the happiest moments of life.

Working models — a responsibility and a lot of impressions

I am currently working with the French agency "Women". In the last 3 years fortunate to work for an exclusive contract with Chanel, Céline, Sonia Rykiel. Now I do not exclusive, but I continue to work with the same brands, as well as Dior, Hermès, Givenchy and others.

Brand new girls, especially from Ukraine, always trying to help. More precisely, help — very loudly. But if someone asks for advice or I see that people can not handle herself, always happy to tell or share your experience.

The work model is quite difficult, but in any profession has its "pros" and "cons".

"Plus" — a trip, meeting with many famous creative people, good earnings. "Negative" for me — a kind of uncertainty. You do not know what awaits you today or tomorrow, it is very difficult to plan anything in advance. You should always be prepared for the fact that you now have to run to work at weekends or holidays may even middle of the night. And if you have family, you have to be very organized. In our profession is not easy.

Prince to Cherkasy "Cinderella"

With her husband, I also met on the street. Went home after work, very tired. I notice in front of a very good guy who stares at me straight in the eye, I also looked at it. After two quarters, he caught up with me and offered coffee.

I refused, but he was very persistent! And offered tea and wine and just talk and tour of Paris would hold. Finally he said, "You shall not be obliged to marry if drink a cup of coffee with me." I gave up!

Our wedding was relatively small, only 90 guests.

Legalized their relationship at City Hall, the rules of our area. Noted in the 7th district of Paris, the restaurant with fabulous views from the window. Stepan Mikhailovich made us an unusual surprise: a wedding we drank our wine with her husband was born.

Our daughter Adele 4 years.

She is intelligent and smart girl knows three languages. I try to give her all Ukrainian traditions. Therefore, we are family and Christmas and Easter meet twice: the Catholic and the Orthodox calendar.

In Cherkassy often try to come twice a year.

Rarely — only if the work schedule does not allow. Ride, of course, the whole family. We live in the time of my grandmother. Male delighted by Ukraine, he loves everything Ukrainian, especially grandmother's borscht.