Who is Stefanie Gurzanski: 5 interesting facts about the model

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Stefanie Gurzanski is a Canadian-born model and influencer who first came into the limelight in 2014 as a Playboy star. She built her career from scratch after leaving her hometown in her late teens. As for what makes her stand out in show business, Gurzanski told Basic magazine in 2023.

I think what helps me is that I genuinely love what I do.

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Key takeaways

- Stefanie Gurzanski grew up in Ontario, Canada, and began her modelling career at 18 when she was cast by Playboy in Montreal.

- Gurzanski had a highly publicised legal battle in 2021 when timeshare tycoon Stephen Cloobeck sued her to recover the money he had spent on her while they were dating.

- The Canadian model, who has graced the covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan, uses her platform to advocate for women’s rights.

Stefanie Gurzanski's profile summary

Full name | Stefanie Gurzanski |

Other names | Stefanie Knight, Stefanie Quenville, Baby G |

Date of birth | December 17, 1994 |

Age | 31 years old (as of July 2026) |

Birth sign | Sagittarius |

Place of birth | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |

Current residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |

Nationality | Canadian |

Ethnicity | Polish-Ukrainian |

Religion | Christian (Catholic) |

Hair colour | Dark brown (natural) |

Eye colour | Moss-green |

Profession | Influencer, model |

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5 interesting facts about Stefanie Gurzanski

Gurzanski has been in the spotlight since her late teens after leaving her small-town roots in Canada to find modelling success with Playboy. As someone who has never shied away from fame, Stephanie built her career with a real passion for the profession. Here are the top five facts about the model:

1. Stefanie Gurzanski is an Ontario native

Gurzanski was born on December 17, 1994, in the small town of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Stefanie was raised in a Polish-Ukrainian household. During her 2019 appearance on the Ciao Bella podcast, the 5-foot-3 model said she returns to her hometown occasionally, but the weather is “too cold” for her.

Stefanie now spends most of her time travelling across the world for work. She briefly lived in Mexico City, Mexico, and Miami, Florida. Gurzanski is currently based in Los Angeles, California, but it is unclear if she has American citizenship.

2. Stefanie Gurzanski started modelling in high school

Gurzanski aspired to be a model since childhood and submitted her pictures to Playboy during her senior year in high school when she turned 18. She revealed during her July 2023 appearance on the Only Stans podcast that Playboy called her for a test shoot in Montreal and hired her on the spot.

After graduating from high school, Stefanie moved to the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles. The Canadian-born model became Playboy’s Cyber Girl of the Month for March 2014 and was named Mexico’s Playmate of the Year in 2017.

As her profile grew, Gurzanski started working as a fashion and editorial model. She has featured on the covers of major magazines such as Vogue Ukraine, Cosmopolitan Mexico, Maxim, and Elle Mexico.

Stefanie has also done runway modelling at major events, including the Miami Swim Week and the Los Angeles Fashion Week. While explaining why Gurzanski found success in the modelling industry.

An insider told The Blast in 2021.

She's showing that she's box office. Every time she posts content, it has amazing numbers, and her audience just wants more. There are a lot of beautiful models, but her charm is contagious, and brands all around the world have noticed.

3. Timeshare mogul Stephen Cloobeck sued Stefanie Gurzanski

Diamond Resorts founder Stephen Cloobeck met Stefanie Gurzanski in the summer of 2020, and they started dating around July. He funded the model’s lavish lifestyle with designer brands and private jets.

For Gurzanski’s 26th birthday in December 2020, Cloobeck organised an extravagant party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where he planned to propose with a $180,000, 7-carat diamond ring. The female model rejected his proposal and ended their five-month relationship.

In early 2021, Cloobeck sued Gurzanski to recover over $1.3 million that he claimed he had used on her. The businessman accused Stefanie of being a con artist and cunning fraudster who used his properties and credit cards to shoot explicit adult content after lying about being a fashion model.

Gurzanski clapped back, saying Cloobeck knew about her work. The Canadian model also secured a restraining order claiming the businessman harassed her after she ended their whirlwind romance. Stefanie told Vanity Fair at the time that Cloobeck would not leave her alone.

I'm dealing with everything that he is trying to hit me with, which is trying to ruin me legally and trying to ruin my image. That’s all he cares about. If I'm not gonna be with him, he doesn't want me to be happy or with anyone else.

4. Stefanie Gurzanski changed her name

The Canadian model initially used the name Stefanie Knight when she started working with Playboy because they told her she needed a “cooler name.” She changed it back to her Polish name, Gurzanski, and has used Baby G online. During her 2021 appearance on the Pillow Talk podcast, Stefanie explained why she started using her real name, saying:

[The name] created the brand, which was awesome. It wasn't like I didn't want to be that person anymore. I just really wanted to be myself. I was like 'I wanna be Stefanie Gurzanski' plus I started getting a lot more publications... and I was like 'well, I should be myself and not like a stage name'

5. Stefanie Gurzanski is an advocate for women's empowerment

Gurzanski is passionate about uplifting women and looks up to media executive Anna Wintour. She uses her influence to amplify messages that raise awareness of women's issues and promote female independence, including launching her magazine, Baby G, and working with non-profit organisations such as MADRE. Stefanie said in a 2021 Instagram Live:

I know with my platform, I can help this amazing charity help protect millions of women around the world.

FAQs

- What is Stefanie Gurzanski's age? The Canadian model is 31 years old as of July 2026. She was born on December 17, 1994.

- How tall is Stefanie Gurzanski? She is 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 m/160 cm) tall according to her Playboy profile.

- How did Stefanie Gurzanski get famous? Stefanie found fame while still in high school when she started modelling for Playboy. She transitioned to editorial and fashion modelling, then started content creation.

- What is Stefanie Gurzanski's net worth? Her exact net worth is unknown, but she makes money from modelling, brand partnerships, and content creation.

- What is Stefanie Gurzanski's diet? The model has revealed in interviews that she is a lifelong vegan and eats gluten-free foods.

- Is Stefanie Gurzanski married? Gurzanski has never been married and does not have kids as of 2026. Her famous relationship was with timeshare tycoon Stephen Cloobeck in 2020.

Conclusion

Stefanie Gurzanski managed to fulfil her childhood dream by becoming one of the most recognisable models. She inspires other women with her impressive growth from a high school model in Canada to gracing the covers of international magazines in Ukraine, Mexico, and the United States. Gurzanski has also expanded her influence to content creation.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke

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