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KOJII:: {pronounced Ko-jee Heln-wine} was born and raised in Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland but currently resides between Los Angeles and her family's castle in Tipperary, Ireland.
Kojii is married to Austrian photographer Cyril Helnwein. They have two daughters Croí Sequoia, born in December 2005 and Éala Cheyenne, born in April 2011. Upon becoming a mother, Kojii decided it was time to show people that parenthood does not mean giving up on your dreams. She raises her daughters to see that dreams are attainable.
Kojii has been quoted saying "Dreams are not ghosts to ponder on but goals to grab a hold of and make true."
From an early age it was clear that a life in the Arts was imminent as Kojii was rarely without a paint-brush, an instrument or a tune on her lips.
Being the daughter of Enda Wyatt, bass player of Irish rock band "An Emotional Fish" (Atlantic Records) certainly helped her love of music and the entertainment industry along.
After studying Technical Stage & Production which included costume design, lighting operation/design and stage management, Kojii worked as a freelance Stage Manager in Irish Theatres for 4 years and even found herself at work in a Parisian Circus. Stage Management led her on a trip to Los Angeles where she uncovered the possibility of modeling.
Upon her return to Ireland she was immediately signed by Top Irish Agent Rebecca Morgan. Within days Morgan had Kojii on the Runway for esteemed Irish designer John Rocha, before the cream of the Irish fashion world. From here Kojii's career as a model climbed until she found it was time to return to Los Angeles and pursue her work at greater heights.
Throughout her career Kojii has never forgotten her dream to make music. She continued to write and stay in touch with her old band mates from childhood knowing that someday they would be in a position to re-kindle the sound they wanted.
In 2006, some months before her annual trip home to Ireland Kojii started writing music with her old band in Dublin via the internet. Three weeks after her return to Ireland the band, known as Kojii had begun booking shows around Ireland and soon found themselves with airtime on Irish radio and on National TV. Unfortunately it came time for Kojii to return to her modeling work in LA and leave Ireland and the band. For two years the band worked this way. Separated throughout Winter, writing via email, then regrouping for Summer months of touring, writing and recording in Ireland.
Currently, the band are separated indefinitely, Kojii in Los Angeles, Keogh, Burke and Kelly in Ireland. Each band member is pursuing side projects of their own.
Kojii's time in LA is spent working full time as a model, represented by Click Model Management. (In Europe Kojii is represented by 1st Option Ireland).
KOJII HELNWEIN was featured on "PROJECT RUNWAY Season 6" & "MODELS OF THE RUNWAY Season 1".
The shows began airing on August 20th, 10pm ET/PT in the USA on Lifetime and on SKY ONE in the UK and Ireland.
Kojii is married to Austrian photographer Cyril Helnwein. They have two daughters Croí Sequoia, born in December 2005 and Éala Cheyenne, born in April 2011. Upon becoming a mother, Kojii decided it was time to show people that parenthood does not mean giving up on your dreams. She raises her daughters to see that dreams are attainable.
Kojii has been quoted saying "Dreams are not ghosts to ponder on but goals to grab a hold of and make true."
From an early age it was clear that a life in the Arts was imminent as Kojii was rarely without a paint-brush, an instrument or a tune on her lips.
Being the daughter of Enda Wyatt, bass player of Irish rock band "An Emotional Fish" (Atlantic Records) certainly helped her love of music and the entertainment industry along.
After studying Technical Stage & Production which included costume design, lighting operation/design and stage management, Kojii worked as a freelance Stage Manager in Irish Theatres for 4 years and even found herself at work in a Parisian Circus. Stage Management led her on a trip to Los Angeles where she uncovered the possibility of modeling.
Upon her return to Ireland she was immediately signed by Top Irish Agent Rebecca Morgan. Within days Morgan had Kojii on the Runway for esteemed Irish designer John Rocha, before the cream of the Irish fashion world. From here Kojii's career as a model climbed until she found it was time to return to Los Angeles and pursue her work at greater heights.
Throughout her career Kojii has never forgotten her dream to make music. She continued to write and stay in touch with her old band mates from childhood knowing that someday they would be in a position to re-kindle the sound they wanted.
In 2006, some months before her annual trip home to Ireland Kojii started writing music with her old band in Dublin via the internet. Three weeks after her return to Ireland the band, known as Kojii had begun booking shows around Ireland and soon found themselves with airtime on Irish radio and on National TV. Unfortunately it came time for Kojii to return to her modeling work in LA and leave Ireland and the band. For two years the band worked this way. Separated throughout Winter, writing via email, then regrouping for Summer months of touring, writing and recording in Ireland.
Currently, the band are separated indefinitely, Kojii in Los Angeles, Keogh, Burke and Kelly in Ireland. Each band member is pursuing side projects of their own.
Kojii's time in LA is spent working full time as a model, represented by Click Model Management. (In Europe Kojii is represented by 1st Option Ireland).
KOJII HELNWEIN was featured on "PROJECT RUNWAY Season 6" & "MODELS OF THE RUNWAY Season 1".
The shows began airing on August 20th, 10pm ET/PT in the USA on Lifetime and on SKY ONE in the UK and Ireland.
