Palvin was born in Budapest At an early age Palvin took up football and singing considering them her favorite hobbies She was discovered on the streets of Budapest in 2006 at the age of 13 She shot her first editorial in the same year for Spur Magazine Since shes graced the covers of LOfficiel Vogue Russia and Glamour Hungary Barbara made her runway debut as an exclusive for Prada during Milan Fashion Week in February 2010Shes modeled for Armani Exchange HM Victorias Secret and in February 2012 she became an ambassador for LOreal Paris