Originally from Poland, Monika received the ” Model of the Year” award and went on to receive the “Mademoiselle Mannequin” Elite Club Award two years in a row.

She won the Miss Photo award in the regional edition of Miss Polonia, where she was choosen for her photogenic attributes.

Monika relocated to Los Angeles where she continued to pursue her modeling career, walking the catwalk for big names such as DKNY, David Cordona, David Rodriguez, Estevan Ramos, Daniel Cantu & Castillo, Elizabetha Rogiani, Eva Varro and Ulrike Couture. She also appeared in numerous print ads, some of which were Lingerie Bowl, Rider Jeans, M. Millien underwear for Fred Segal, Bio Ionic hair care, San Diego Style Weddings, Electric Barbarella, Monte Carlo Leather, Oro King Jewelry and Malibu Beach beverage.

Along side her modeling career Monika studied acting and singing, attending the Ivana Chubbuck Studio and the TVI Actors studio. She also studied acting under Oscar Nominated actress, Sally Kirkland.  TV and film credits include, “Rottenbury Drive”, “Star Trek Enterprise”, “The Green Hornet”, “Red Riding Hood”, “Fright Night”, “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind”, “Will & Grace”, “Dexter”, “CSI: Miami”, “Monk”, “Miss Match” and “Heart of Stone”

Voice training began with notable Gary Catona, known for his work with such stars as Whitney Houston, Babyface, Shakira, Seal, Lenny Kravitz and Andrea Bocelli. Currently, she works with voice teacher Robert Edwards who has worked with big-name vocalists including Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Michael McDonald.

In 2010, Monika produced her first music video, “Radio” and has since recorded and produced numerous songs and videos.

In 2019 Monika competed for the first time in the National Association of Teachers Singing (NATS), in San Francisco where she was “acknowledged” by the judges (quite an accomplishment). You can see her marks, here.

Also in 2019, Monika graduated (July 2019) from the prestigious Angels of Vocal Art program where she was honored to sing a song from Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, “The Mikado” in the final production number (view a portion of the program here) and although Monika loves to sing Opera, she also enjoys singing is all different styles from Broadway to Pop. To hear her range, please click here.

Also in 2010, Monika used her experience as an actress, model, producer, singer and FIDM Alumni to advocate for those who can’t, by creating The Precious Foundation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt foundation created to raise awareness and funds for abused women and children. “I called it the Precious Foundation because I believe that all of humanity is precious, especially our children” she said.

Always in pursuit of new adventures, Monika’s love for car racing led her to attend the Skip Barber Racing School. After graduating from the school, Monika was approached by Driver Club Management (DCM), a London based management company, whose client list includes Patrick Dempsey.