Carmen Kass was born on September 14, 1978 in Paide, Estonia. She is an Estonian supermodel well-known for her distinctive runway walk. She featured in cover of magazines worldwide like Vogue (France) in 1997, ELLE (Australia), Image (UK), Madame Figaro, Numéro France, Vogue (France), and Vogue (US) in 1999. In 2000, VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards by Vogue Kass recieved "Model of the Year" award. Kass also appeared in the Estonian murder-mystery film Täna öösel me ei maga (We Won't Sleep Tonight) in 2004.