Suvi Koponen Quick Info
Height5 ft 11 in
Weight54 kg
Date of BirthMarch 26, 1988
Zodiac SignAries
Eye ColorHazel

Suvi Koponen is a Finnish fashion model who first gained prominence in 2005 after winning the Mallikoulu contest in Finland. She has done modeling work for a variety of brands and designers such as Blumarine, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Anne Klein, Anna Sui, Vera Wang, Nina Ricci, Prada, BCBG Max Azria, Calvin Klein, Anna Molinari, Fendi, and many more. Suvi has been featured on the cover of several popular magazines like Vogue, Pàp, Amica, and Dazed & Confused.

Born Name

Suvi Maria Koponen

Nick Name

Suvi Koponen

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

Vantaa, Finland, Europe

Residence

Sherman Oaks, California, USA

Nationality

Occupation

Fashion / Runway Model

Manager

Suvi is signed to these modeling agencies –

  • Next Model Management – Paris
  • Paparazzi Model Management – Helsinki
  • Traffic Models – Barcelona
  • Mega Model Agency – Hamburg
  • Stockholmsgruppen Models
  • IMM – Brussels
  • Next Model Management – London
  • Next Model Management – New York
  • Next Model Management – Milan

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 11 in or 180 cm

Weight

54 kg or 119 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Koponen dated –

  • Romain Zago (2007-2008) – American personality, who rose to fame after becoming Joanna Krupa’s boyfriend dated Koponen also in the past.
  • Tyler Riggs (2009-Present) – Suvi dated model turned actor, Tyler Riggs of America in 2009. The duo, after dating for a couple of years married in January 2012.
    • Suvi Koponen and Tyler Riggs

    Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Blonde

    Eye Color

    Hazel

    Distinctive Features

    Tattoos

    Measurements

    31-24-34 in or 79-61-86.5 cm

    Dress Size

    4 (US) or 36 (EU) or 8 (UK)

    Shoe Size

    8.5 (US) or 39 (EU) or 6 (UK)

    Brand Endorsements

    Suvi has walked the ramp and modeled for Anteprima, Balenciaga, Blumarine, Calvin Klein, CK by Calvin Klein, Emporio Armani, Gap, J Brand, Mulberry, Pringle of Scotland, Warehouse, Wunderkind.

    Best Known For

    Modeling. She became famous after winning the 2005 Mallikoulu (in English: Model School) contest in Finland.

    First TV Show

    She has appeared in a TV series, which is a talk show of Finland, titled Hyppönen Enbuske Experience for her role as herself on May 12, 2005, in season 4 and episode 28.

    After that, she appeared in only fashion shows like Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 2006, Ready to Wear – Autumn / Winter 2006, and like-wise.

    Personal Trainer

    She told to Vogue Italia –

    “I have a personal trainer, I go to the gym twice a week. And I sleep a lot, above all before fashion weeks.”

    Quotes

    “It really annoys me that people think every model has an eating disorder, and every model is dumb. Most of the girls are naturally skinny, like me. I don’t have to watch what I eat. I love eating! Especially ice-cream and salty snacks.”

    “I love buying random things. I can’t even walk into a place without leaving with something I definitely won’t need.”

    “I played the piano when I was young, but after a while I became bored playing all those classical pieces. Now I’m quite good and I pick out some songs that I hear on the radio, and I find it a marvelous concentration exercise.”

    Suvi Koponen Favorite Things

    • Food – Nuts, chips, cookies, candy
    • Place – Maldives
    • Designers / Stylists – Richard Chai, Marc Jacobs
    • City – New York
    • Music – Pop

    Source – Vogue.it, WMagazine.com, Wikipedia

    Suvi Koponen Facts

  • She has tattooed no. “5” on the middle of her back. She has done so because 5 is her lucky number and also there are a total of 5 family members in her house.
  • Australian fashion model, Catherine McNeil is her good friend.
  • Suvi also has a tattoo “imported” under her breast, three lines on the left wrist, and “Cat” on the right hand. Cat stands for her friend, Catherine McNeil.
  • She had appeared in a short movie “The Truth in Being Right” in 2012 for her role as Suzie.
  • In August 2007, she was ranked third on the list of “The Top Ten Models to Watch This Fashion Week” by New York magazine.
  • She had been named as one of the “Head Girls” by British Vogue in September 2007.
  • She has graced numerous magazine covers for V Magazine (US) in 2009, Dazed & Confused (UK) in 2007, i-D (UK) in 2013, Vogue (France) in 2013, Elle (Finland) in 2010, Amica (Germany) in 2006, Vogue (Portugal) in 2008, Vogue (Russia) in 2013 and the list goes on.
  • She never leaves her house without some sweets.
  • She has three pet dogs.

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