Monika Jensen

Monika Jensen (born, September 10, 1974) is a Canadian Actress, Artist, Model, Celebrity and TV Personality. She is recognized in the entertainment industry as "The Celebrity Artist". She is ...Show More

Monika Jensen (born, September 10, 1974) is a Canadian Actress, Artist, Model, Celebrity and TV Personality. She is recognized in the entertainment industry as "The Celebrity Artist". She is nationally and internationally published around the world in several contemporary master books, magazines and has since launched her own book called "Stereographic Dimension". Her work in modeling, acting and art have made her a brand a household name. Entrepreneurial, Jensen successfully owns and managing several businesses including Monika Jensen Productions.Early Life Monika Jensen was born and raised in Alberta, Canada by parents Tony and Ollie Pila. Both her mother and father are Slovak-born Canadians. Jensen has one older sister, Claudia and a younger paternal half- brother James after her parents divorced. Jensen graduated from Sir Winston High School, where she excelled in the arts. Following high school, she focused her studies at Alberta College of Art & Design as well as Mount Royal University, where she graduated the Interior Design Program with honors and won a Steelcase scholarship.As an Artist: Jensen first started her art career in 1998 after launching her own company Monika Jensen Productions. Her first solo art exhibition was at Gallery Gora in Montreal, Quebec, where her works were recognized for texture, vivid colors and a unique modern style. Since then she has had numerous exhibitions all over the world, including New York, Florida, Italy & Canada. In 2010, Jensen produced a limited production of original works called "The Erotic Series". The focus was on human form, intimate embraces and vibrant color, all unified in an erotic template. These exclusive works are rarely shown in public but are the center of conversation with any art collector. Her approach on creating a unique style of art called "Stereographic Dimension" brought her to be the exclusive artist at The Oscars GBK Lounge, Los Angeles, California in 2014. Jensen's interview on Prime Time in 2014 also made a huge impact on her art career and establishing her works as collector pieces. Most works take over a year to dry due to the volume of texture. She explains that "there is no collection without a Jensen" and only sells originals pieces. Jensen's exhibitions include: Sohotel Art Space New York, Masters Gallery Canada, Alberta Jubilee Canada, Art tour-O Italy, Earth Vortices Italy, Haven Gallery Florida, Amsterdam Whitney Gallery New York, and Art Basel Florida.As an Actress: Jensen gained her notoriety as a TV personality when she was featured on TLC's Say Yes To The Dress on Season 12 in 2014, Bride seeks approval from here sister, titled "A thorn in the bride's side". Her popularity in this episode brought over a million views. Jensen's first film debut was as Master of Ceremonies on If You Love Your Children in 2014, Canadian short film - depicting climate change, directed and produced by Sanjay Patel. The film has received many awards and nominations since its release. Jensen's latest film production Sex, Lies & Murder has Jensen playing the lead role as Paige Birgfeld, a twice divorced mother of three who was a soccer mom by day and an escort by night until she mysteriously disappeared. As a Model: Jensen's modeling debut established the same time as her production company. Representing her company, she modeled for all media content and representation. In 2015, Jensen was assigned to design an exclusive signature lingerie line by Elysee Lingerie in Switzerland. She has also been featured in several magazines; Avenue Magazine both in May 2012 and November 2013, Distinctive Women Magazine 2013, The Calgary Herald and made April's cover for Fashion Magazine Sexiest Girl 2013. In 2017, she was nominated as the Ambassador for Fashion Calgary. Hide