She is a perfect example of professionalism, motherhood and ambition. She believes that hard work and faith can get you anywhere. Ivana Trump is the ultimate symbol of strength, glamour and worldliness. She has been in the spotlight for over twenty years and has always held her ground.

Ivana Trump grew up in Gottwaldov, Czechoslvakia, a midsize town just south of Prague. As a child, her father noticed her athletic talent and began training her, focusing on skiing. At the age of six, she joined the ski circuit and won the first downhill race she competed in. Ivana skied competitively through high school and continued competing after she graduated.

Ivana then immigrated to Canada. She began modeling for Audrey Morris, the top modeling agency in Montreal at the time. In the summer of 1976, her agency sent several models to New York to promote the Olympic Games held in Montreal. A night on the town led the models to an overcrowded, trendy restaurant where they were immediately seated at a special table; compliments of a man named Donald Trump.

This stranger pursued Ivana until she conceded to his romantic approaches. The couple spent a year together before they were married in 1977. After a year of marriage, the Trumps had their first son, Donald Jr. Over the next five years, Ivana gave birth to two more children: Ivanka and Eric.

While she was married to Donald, Ivana became Vice President of Interior Design for the Trump Organization. She was responsible for all of the interior design of Trump's real estate ventures: the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Trump Tower and Trump's Castle Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Ivana was the Chief Executive Officer of Trump's Castle Hotel and Casino for five years and then became President of the Plaza Hotel, New York for four years. Under her leadership, The Plaza was recognized as "The Best Luxury Hotel in the USA."

The Trumps separated in 1990 and their marriage ended in divorce in 1992. Although people wondered what Ivana would be without Donald, she has proven she is better then ever.

Ivana is thrilled to be returning to The Shopping Channel in support of her brand new Ivana Couture line. She's traveled the world in search of the most exciting, exotic, glamourous and romantic jewellery to enhance all areas of your life.

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She is a perfect example of professionalism, motherhood and ambition. She believes that hard work and faith can get you anywhere. Ivana Trump is the ultimate symbol of strength, glamour and worldliness. She has been in the spotlight for over twenty years and has always held her ground. From her athletic competitions as a child to her business ventures today, Ivana always comes out ahead.
-S. Wulffhart

Ivana Trump grew up in Gottwaldov, Czechoslvakia, a midsize town just south of Prague. As a child, her father noticed her athletic talent and began training her, focusing on skiing. At the age of six, she joined the ski circuit and won the first downhill race she competed in. Ivana skied competitively through high school and continued competing after she graduated.

Shortly thereafter she met another professional skier George Syrovatka, and fell in love. He was a student at Charles University in Prague and a member of the Czechoslovakian ski team. Ivana decided to attend Charles University where she was a prized skier for the university and her country. She earned a Master's Degree in physical education and language.

Ivana then immigrated to Canada where George was waiting for her. He owned a ski boutique and a sporting goods store. The couple traveled together and to earn extra money and enjoy the sport they both loved, they were ski coaches and instructors on weekends. After a few years in Montreal, Ivana wanted a "bigger" career.

She began modeling for Audrey Morris, the top modeling agency in Montreal at the time. In the summer of 1976, her agency sent several models to New York to promote the Olympic Games held in Montreal. A night on the town led the models to an overcrowded, trendy restaurant where they were immediately seated at a special table; compliments of a man named Donald Trump.

This stranger pursued Ivana until she conceded to his romantic approaches. The couple spent a year together before they were married in 1977. After a year of marriage, the Trumps had their first son, Donald Jr. Over the next five years, Ivana gave birth to two more children: Ivanka and Eric.

While she was married to Donald, Ivana became Vice President of Interior Design for the Trump Organization. She was responsible for all of the interior design of Trump's real estate ventures: the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Trump Tower and Trump's Castle Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Ivana was the Chief Executive Officer of Trump's Castle Hotel and Casino for five years and then became President of the Plaza Hotel, New York for four years. Under her leadership, The Plaza was recognized as "The Best Luxury Hotel in the USA."

The Trumps separated in 1990 and their marriage ended in divorce in 1992. Although people wondered what Ivana would be without Donald, she has proven she is better then ever.

She's traveled the world in search of the most exciting, exotic, glamourous and romantic jewellery to enhance all areas of your life.

Ivana takes great pride in being a woman and strives to promote leadership and motivation through her work and image. She serves as a role model for women everywhere.

Take it from Ivana when she says, "Remember ladies, we only have one life and it's not a dress rehearsal, so enjoy it fully, live it well and bring love and passion to all you do."