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Although she is considered a German fashion model, Hana Nitsche was actually born in a small town in the Czech Republic. When she was 5, her family moved to the southern part of Germany.

Her birthday is December 13th.

Before she had any interest in fashion, Hana Nitsche had a love for singing, dancing and the arts. She sang in the school choir and performed in dance competitions. She would go on to become the dance instructor for her crew.

When Hana Nitsche was 16, a photographer discovered her at the beach and approached her about modeling. She decided to give it a shot and signed up with a German modeling agency.

It didn't take long for Hana's popularity to rise, and after a few ad campaigns she went on to participate in some national and international beauty contests.

Hana Nitsche then went on to win the title of "Model of Germany 2005" and "Model of the World Platinum 2006."

Her work has been published in some of the leading international magazines such as Elle, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, GQ, Style, Icon, Fit for Fun, Freundin and many others.

In 2007, Hana's international and television career took off when she appeared on "Germany's Next Top Model," hosted by Heidi Klum.

Hana's latest work has found some public attention around the world and has been featured all over the Internet. Complex placed Hana #3 on the list of "The 50 Hottest German Women."

In 2011, Hana Nitsche did her first nude shoot for PETA in a campaign titled, "Fur? I'd rather go naked."