Simona Krasteva
| Simona Krasteva | |
|---|---|
 Simona Krasteva portrait.jpg Simona Krasteva (2025) | |
| Born | February 25, 1994 Bulgaria |
| 💼 Occupation | Television presenter, journalist, model |
| 👔 Employer | Bulgarian National Television (BNT) |
| Known for | Art Detective |
| 🏅 Awards | Forbes Bulgaria 30 Under 30 (2021); Glamour Woman of the Year (Art and Culture); Super Model of Bulgaria (2011) |
Simona Krasteva is a Bulgarian television presenter, model, and journalist. She is the host and creator of the cultural program Art Detective on the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), where she conducts interviews and discussions focused on art history, contemporary art, cultural heritage, and public access to the arts.[1] Krasteva collaborates with the National Gallery and has taken part in cultural initiatives and events in partnership with museums and cultural institutions internationally.[2] Krasteva was awarded the title Super Model of Bulgaria in 2011.[3][4]
Career
Krasteva completed both her Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Global Business and her Master's degree in Media and Digital Communications at Regent's University London. She later specialized in modern and contemporary art at Christie's Education in London, and in decorative and applied arts at Sotheby's Institute of Art in New York.
In 2018, Krasteva founded Eleven Collection, a London-based company specializing in art advisory and bespoke travel planning, where she serves as creative director. [5]
Since 2019, she has been the host of Art Detective on BNT, a weekly cultural program featuring artists, curators, museum directors, collectors and cultural figures from Bulgaria and abroad. The series explores themes related to art history, contemporary artistic practice, and the role of arts in cultural identity and public dialogue.
In addition to her work in media, Krasteva is active in art philanthropy. She organizes charity art auctions and cultural fundraising initiatives, collaborating with Sotheby's Auction House and UNICEF to support young artists and cultural education programs.[6] Krasteva has also appeared at international philanthropic and cultural events. In 2023, she was photographed attending an AMFAR in Venice."Simona Krasteva attends a luncheon in Venice". Getty Images. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
In 2024, Krasteva joined the curatorial team of the Sofia Art Fair, where she contributes to the international outreach and cultural program of the event, working with both local and international galleries.[7]
Krasteva was the host and curator of the charity event organized by Sotheby's International Realty Bulgaria in partnership with UNICEF,[8] which raised funds to support children in need.[9]
Recognition
In 2021, Krasteva was included in the Forbes Bulgaria 30 Under 30 list in the category "Art, Media and Culture".[10]
In 2023, Krasteva appeared on the cover of Elle Bulgaria.[11]
In December 2024, Krasteva appeared on the cover of Glamour Bulgaria and was nominated for the magazine's "Woman of the Year" award.[12]
In 2025, she served as the curator of the charity event organized by Sotheby’s International Realty Bulgaria in partnership with UNICEF Bulgaria. [13]
In November 2025, Krasteva appeared on the cover of Elle magazine in an issue dedicated to women in the arts. The cover story featured a photoshoot produced at Château de Chantilly, highlighting her work in cultural journalism, television, and contemporary art. [14]
Earlier in her career, she was awarded the title Supermodel of Bulgaria 2011.[15]
References
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- ↑ "Art Detective". Bulgarian National Television (BNT) (in български). BNT. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ↑ "Interview with Ambassador Marieta Arabadjieva for "Art Detective" on BNT". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria (in български). 12 June 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "Избраха новия Супер Модел на България". Nova.bg (in български). Nova Television. 2011-12-13. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "Тази вечер връчват наградите „Супермодел на годината"". BTA (in български). Bulgarian News Agency. 2011-12-13. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ↑ "Art by Eleven". Eleven Collection. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ↑ "Благотворителен аукцион на UNICEF България и Sotheby's International Realty". BeautyNews.bg (in български). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "Simona Krasteva — Team". Sofia Art Fair. Sofia Art Fair. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "Bulgaria Sotheby's International Realty Charity Auction Raises over 200,000 BGN in Support of UNICEF's Work for Children with Disabilities and Developmental Difficulties". UNICEF Bulgaria. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "Bulgaria Sotheby's International Realty for UNICEF raised over 100,000 leva". Sotheby's International Realty Bulgaria. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ↑ "Simona Krasteva — Forbes "30 Under 30" (2021), category "Culture, Art & Media"". Forbes Bulgaria (in български). "Българска бизнес медия" ЕООД. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "The Season of the Healthy Wolves – Simona Krasteva for ELLE Bulgaria". ELLE Bulgaria (in български). 29 October 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "Simona Krasteva – Glamour Bulgaria". Glamour Bulgaria (in български). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ "The Art of Kindness: The Charity Auction of Bulgaria Sotheby's International Realty in Support of UNICEF". Bulgaria Sotheby’s International Realty. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ↑ "Simona Krasteva с фотосесия в легендарния Château de Chantilly". Travel Lifestyle (in български). Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ↑ "Tazi vecher vrachvat nagradite "Supermodel na godinata"". Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (in български). 15 April 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
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