Ilona Kuodiene

Ilona Kuodiene is a Lithuanian fashion model and nutritional therapist born on August 25, 1981. She was discovered in London by model scout Sarah Leon, who found her resting on the London Underground after a long shift as a cleaner. Shortly thereafter, Kuodiene signed with Select Model Management and embarked on an international modeling career throughout the 2000s, working with agencies based in New York, London, and Paris.

During her modeling tenure, Kuodiene walked the runway for prominent designers such as Chanel Couture, Donna Karan, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Julien MacDonald, and Stephen Burrows. She appeared in advertising campaigns for brands including Kenzo, Dolce & Gabbana, Acne Jeans, Swarovski, and Cacharel. Her work also featured on the covers and editorial spreads of various international fashion magazines, including Italy, Japan, Russia, and Portugal editions of Vogue, as well as Elle, Jalouse, and Wonderland.

After concluding her full-time career in fashion modeling, Kuodiene shifted her focus to health and wellness. She became a certified nutritional therapist and established Big Picture Nutrition and Mitybos džiunglė, ventures centered on nutritional guidance and support.