Does real Barbie exist?
A young Russian model who reportedly spent a half-million dollars to turn herself into a real-life Barbie doll is indeed quite real and not the result of a computer-generated image. Even so, many of the stories written about her are not the real deal.
Who was Barbie modeled after?
Bild Lilli doll
Ruth Handler, who cofounded Mattel with her husband, Elliot, spearheaded the introduction of the doll. Barbie’s physical appearance was modeled on the German Bild Lilli doll, a risqué gag gift for men based upon a cartoon character featured in the West German newspaper Bild Zeitung.
Who is Valeria Lukyanova boyfriend?
She is married to Ukrainian businessman Dmitry Shkrabov, her childhood friend. However, Lukyanova said that she does not want to have children or a “family lifestyle.”
Who is the real life Barbie from Ukraine?
Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova has found fame as the real-life Barbie — though she claims her doll-like appearance is natural. Like this gallery? Lukyanova began rebelling against her father at age 13 — but she describes her style then as more goth.
Who is the girl that looks like Barbie?
By now, you must have at least heard of Valeria Lukyanova, the Ukranian model who became known as the Human Barbie. She underwent surgery and has a very strict routine to enhance the Barbie effect: she wears contact lenses and heavy makeup. However, only her closest friends and family know her without smoke and mirrors.
When did Valeria Lukyanova become a living Barbie?
Valeria Lukyanova takes a selfie in a Facebook photo posted Feb. 21, 2014. (Valeria Lukyanova via Facebook) The young woman first made headlines in 2012 when she underwent radical plastic surgery to transform herself into a living version of the popular doll.
Who is an example of a Human Barbie?
Some women and girls have gone to the extent of transforming themselves through surgery to become facades of dolls. The best example is Valeria Lukyanova. The human Barbie now pictures will amaze you.
