Natalia Gotsiy is a world famous model from Ukraine. Her portfolio includes collaboration with global brands and shooting for the best glossy magazines in the world. At the peak of her career, Natalia faced the problem of anorexia. What caused the eating disorders, and did she manage to cope with the disease?
Model parameters
The table shows the average data in cm according to international resources in the field of the fashion industry.
| Height | Chest | Waist | Hips |
| 180 | 81 | 61 | 87 |
Early years
Natalia was born into a simple Ukrainian family in 1985. The model was born and raised in Vinnitsa. She has an older brother who has been a role model for Natasha since childhood.
Today Natalya Gotsiy says that she was a tomboy from an early age. She shared her brother's interests and was friends with his company. Natasha was engaged in water polo and basketball. She did not dream of becoming a fashion model and was far from the world of glossy magazines.
Star Career
Natalia Gotsiy found herself in the fashion business by chance. Together with a friend, 15-year-old Natasha took part in the casting of models from the Kyiv agency Karin MMG and successfully passed the selection.
The girl did not strive for fame. Modeling was her source of income. Filming and casting did not become an obstacle to continuing education: Natalia Gotsiy graduated from the Boryspil National University.
Participation in the Elite Model Look brought the first major success of the Ukrainian model. Gotsiy became one of the finalists of the competition.
2004 is a turning point in the fashion model's career. Natalya Gotsiy took part in the competition "Supermodel of the World" of the international agency Ford Models and won. At the competition, the Ukrainian earned special approval from Karl Lagerfeld, one of the judges and the most influential character in the fashion industry.
The victory in the international competition brought Natalia Gotsiy a contract with the Ford Models agency and a lot of job offers. The girl left for New York and became a regular participant in fashion shows, photo shoots for glossy magazines and advertising campaigns for leading brands of clothing and cosmetics.
World brands, contracts with which replenished the portfolio of Natalia Gotsiy: Dior, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce and Gabbana.
The model was the muse of Yves Saint Laurent and Carolina Herrera perfumes.
In 2006, Natalia Gotsiy joined the ranks of the "angels"Victoria's Secret. The model became the heroine of the catalog of the famous lingerie brand.
Since 2004, photos of Natalia Gotsiy regularly appear on the pages and covers of glossy publications: Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, L'Officie.
The model embodies the concept of natural beauty. Excessive makeup adds age to her, while minimal makeup allows you to see the natural virtues of the Slavic appearance and emphasize the sophistication of designer clothes.
In 2015, Natalia Gotsiy participated in the Kyiv television project "How to become a supermodel". In the show, natives of Ukraine, who became the stars of the world podium, shared their career secrets with novice fashion models.
Fighting Anorexia
In childhood and adolescence, Natalia Gotsiy did not suffer from eating disorders. Problems with food began with the girl in the heyday of her modeling career. Before participating in the Elite Model Look contest, she lost a few pounds at the request of Kyiv agents.
Serious difficulties arose for Gotsiy after moving to New York. In the modeling community, maintaining a minimal weight was the key to being in demand in the industry, and for many girls it was an obsession. Natalia became a victim of outside pressure. Stress and overwork exacerbated the situation. The work of a fashion model on the set and shows could last up to 20 hours a day. The modeling business made strict demands on the appearance of girls, it required complianceadvertiser requests.
Psychological discomfort led to problems with eating behavior Gotsiy. She developed an aversion to food, which led to a sharp weight loss to 45-47 kg with a height of 180 cm. Photos of model Natalia Gotsiy, taken in 2007 at the Guy Laroche show, flew around the world. The pictures made the Ukrainian a symbol of eating disorders and the destructive influence of fashion stereotypes on the he alth of girls.
Natalia overcame her illness with the help of a psychiatrist. The specialist recommended Gotsiy to find an incentive to restore normal weight. For the top model, it was the desire to have children. For six months, the model gained about 10 kg and was able to get pregnant.
After the birth of children, Natalia began to adhere to a he althy lifestyle. She ceased to depend on the numbers on the scales, the opinions of others and fashion stereotypes. Proper nutrition and sports for Gotzii is the way to physical he alth and harmony with your inner world.
Private life
The chosen one of the model is an entrepreneur from Kyiv Ruslan Nizhnik. The couple met in the mid-2000s. A few days after the first meeting, the relationship between the model and the businessman took a serious turn and ended in marriage.
The first child was born in the family in 2008.
After the birth of her son, Natalya Gotsiy returned to the fashion business. Her husband was against her career. The conflict led to a break in their relationship in 2009. After 2 years, the couple reunited, and in 2013 the couple had a second son.
Top Model 2018
Home, family and raising children are today's priorities for the Ukrainian catwalk star. She lives in her homeland, is attached to loved ones and refuses to move abroad in order to develop her career as a fashion model.
Gotsiy accepts offers for fashion shoots in Russia and Ukraine, remains in demand in the glossy industry. She participates in photo shoots for Vogue and L'Officiel. A photo of 33-year-old Natalya Gotsiy graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar Ukraine July-August 2018
The fashion model is a well-known adherent of the right way of life. On her Instagram, Natalya Gotsiy often posts videos and photos from training in the gym.
As a blogger, Natalia considers it her goal to motivate network users to work on themselves and achieve harmony of soul and body.
