Everything to Know About Anna Porizkova: Age, Bio, and Family
By James H. Sterling
Q1: How old is Anna Porizkova today?
A1: Anna Porizkova was born between late 1946 and early 1947 in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia, putting her age at 79 in 2026. Despite approaching her eighties, she maintains daily gymnastic and mobility routines.
Q2: Why did Anna Porizkova leave Paulina behind in Czechoslovakia?
A2: When Anna and her husband Jiří escaped the 1968 Soviet invasion on a motorcycle, they could not safely transport a three-year-old toddler. They planned for Paulina to follow legally via standard family reunification permits, but the communist regime denied the exit papers to punish the parents for defecting.
Q3: What work did Anna Porizkova do after leaving Sweden?
A3: After decades of working as a registered midwife in Sweden, Anna joined the Peace Corps in her late fifties. She deployed to Uganda, where she lived and worked for multiple years, providing maternal healthcare and community health training in rural clinics.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
