Eva Padberg — Biography
Born on January 27, 1980, Eva Padberg is a multifaceted German talent, excelling as a fashion model, singer, and actress. Her journey began in Bad Frankenhausen, and she spent her formative years in Rottleben, Germany. A pivotal moment occurred in 1995 when she entered Bravo's Boy & Girl competition. Reaching the top ten, she earned a test shoot opportunity with Louisa Models in Munich. Upon completing her Abitur, Eva officially launched her professional modeling career in 1998. Her work took her to prominent international cities like Paris, Tokyo, and New York, where she collaborated with renowned designers such as Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, and graced numerous prêt-à-porter runways.
Beyond her runway appearances and studio shoots, Eva became a sought-after figure for commercials and advertising campaigns. Since 2003, she has been the recognizable face of Astor, a globally recognized makeup brand. May 2005 saw her featured in a television advertisement for the candy brand "Gletscher Eis." That September marked a significant expansion of her brand endorsements, as she became the new face for the Korean automotive company Kia Motors, a cover model for the Otto mail-order catalog, and a campaign model for Nintendo's popular game "Nintendogs." In May 2006, she began promoting "König Pilsener Lemon," a new beverage from the König Pilsener brand. Her photographic presence was highlighted in May 2004 with a feature in German Playboy, captured by Ellen von Unwerth. In 2005, readers of FHM magazine voted her the "Sexiest Woman of the World," and in 2006, she graced the cover of GQ.
Eva also lends her voice to music as a singer and songwriter for Dapayk & Padberg, a respected electronic music duo. Alongside her husband, music producer Niklas Worgt, also known as Dapayk, they have released several singles and their debut album, "Close Up," on Mo's Ferry Prod. in September 2005. Her foray into acting began in 2005, with minor roles in "Maria an Callas," released in 2006, and the 2007 film adaptation of the video game "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale." She has also shared her expertise as a judge on "Germany's Star Search" and, in 2006, co-hosted the Bambi awards for Hubert Burda Media with television personality Harald Schmidt. On July 29, 2006, after a decade-long relationship, she married Niklas Worgt.
Eva Padberg actively supports a variety of charitable causes, including SOS Children's Villages. In the autumn of 2006, she traveled to Rwanda as
Beyond her runway appearances and studio shoots, Eva became a sought-after figure for commercials and advertising campaigns. Since 2003, she has been the recognizable face of Astor, a globally recognized makeup brand. May 2005 saw her featured in a television advertisement for the candy brand "Gletscher Eis." That September marked a significant expansion of her brand endorsements, as she became the new face for the Korean automotive company Kia Motors, a cover model for the Otto mail-order catalog, and a campaign model for Nintendo's popular game "Nintendogs." In May 2006, she began promoting "König Pilsener Lemon," a new beverage from the König Pilsener brand. Her photographic presence was highlighted in May 2004 with a feature in German Playboy, captured by Ellen von Unwerth. In 2005, readers of FHM magazine voted her the "Sexiest Woman of the World," and in 2006, she graced the cover of GQ.
Eva also lends her voice to music as a singer and songwriter for Dapayk & Padberg, a respected electronic music duo. Alongside her husband, music producer Niklas Worgt, also known as Dapayk, they have released several singles and their debut album, "Close Up," on Mo's Ferry Prod. in September 2005. Her foray into acting began in 2005, with minor roles in "Maria an Callas," released in 2006, and the 2007 film adaptation of the video game "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale." She has also shared her expertise as a judge on "Germany's Star Search" and, in 2006, co-hosted the Bambi awards for Hubert Burda Media with television personality Harald Schmidt. On July 29, 2006, after a decade-long relationship, she married Niklas Worgt.
Eva Padberg actively supports a variety of charitable causes, including SOS Children's Villages. In the autumn of 2006, she traveled to Rwanda as
