Kristy Hinze

Kristy Hinze (born 16 October 1979) is an Australian model, actress and television host. Hinze has appeared in Sports Illustrated as well as the Victoria's Secret catalogue.

Life and career

Kristy Hinze was born on the Gold Coast. She is the granddaughter of Russ Hinze (Queensland Politician). In 1994, when she was only 14 years old, Hinze was contracted to appear in the Australian edition of Vogue.

Hinze appeared on the tenth season of America's Next Top Model and was working at that time with Elite model management New York.

Hinze was the host and head judge of Project Runway Australia during the first and second season, it was announced Megan Gale would be the host of the third season. She appeared on the first ever cover of the short lived Australian Edition of Ocean Drive magazine. Hinze portrayed Marc Anthony's love interest in the music video for his single "You Sang to Me", both the Spanish and English versions.

It was announced in February 2008 that she will be the host of the Australian version of US reality TV show, Project Runway.