Maren Tschinkel (born September 14, 1998) is a German model and participant in beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Germany 2018 and represented Germany at the Miss Earth 2018 pageant in Pasay, Philippines.[1]

Early life and education

Tschinkel was born in Ravensburg, Germany,[2] and pursued studies in Economics at the University of Augsburg, Germany.[1][3]

Career

Pageantry

In 2017, Tschinkel was selected as TopModel Germany 2017 and participated in the Top Model of the World competition.[4] The following year, she won the Miss Germany 2018 pageant. She represented Germany at the Miss Earth 2018 final on 3 November 2018 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines.[3]

Modeling

After Miss Earth 2018, Tschinkel signed with agencies in Europe, and Asia and transitioned to full-time modeling.[1][5] She has walked runway shows at events including Paris Fashion Week.

Tschinkel appeared on the cover of Vogue, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.[6][7]She has been featured in interviews and cover stories for outlets including L'Officiel Cyprus, Times Monaco. She received an award at the 2025 WIBA Awards, held during the Cannes Festival. She has also walked for Adore Me at New York City Fashion Week. [8][9][10]

Health and fitness advocacy

Tschinkel holds a trainer's license. She shares fitness routines, and wellness tips.[11][12]

She hosts the podcast Health Hacks, where she discusses longevity, movement, nutrition, and mental health with guests. She has stated that she promotes sustainable habits such as regular exercise, balanced meals, sufficient sleep, and time outdoors, rather than restrictive dieting. She has described her advocacy as a response to practices within the fashion industry, encouraging models and followers to prioritize health.[13][14][15]

Awards and Titles

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Digital Cover Story: Interview with Maren Tschinkel and Nathalie Dahn, www.lofficiel.cy. Accessed 2024-02-06.}
  2. Ravensburger Miss-Earth-Kandidatin: „Nicht kurvig genug“ für den Titel?, schäwbische.de, German. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Template:Cite news
  4. Topmodel Germany 2017–Maren Tschinkel, Topmodel Of The World. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  5. Meet MAREN TSCHINKEL | With her creative and elegant style, the venerable model is focused on all round evolvement, The IndianPreneur, 2020-01-05. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  6. English Version | Editor's Letter: The Naif Issue, February 2026, www.vogue.pt. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  7. Vogue Portugal April 24 The Memories Issue, cover 3, NEW • £21.99, PicClick UK. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  8. World’s Top Influencers Honored at 2025 WIBA Awards During Cannes Festival, Times Monaco, 2025-05-26. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  9. Global Influencer Stars Shine at Cannes: WIBA Awards 2025, WIBA MAGAZINE, 2025-05-25. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  10. Behind the Scenes of RunwayLive: An Interview with Maren Tschinkel, Times Monaco, 2024-10-28. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  11. Maren Tschinkel: Promoting Health and Wellness in the Fashion Industry, RadarOnline, 2024-10-23. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  12. Maren Tschinkel: How to Stay Fit, Strong, and Grounded, Hollywood Life, 2024-10-23. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  13. Maren Tschinkel Shares Her 11 Healthy and Happy Habits, Bustle, 2024-11-26. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  14. Model Maren Tschinkel encourages a healthy lifestyle, saying, "Your Body is The Temple of Your Soul.", Mashable Benelux, 2023-02-17. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  15. Maren Tschinkel's Rise To Fame: From Fresh Face To Inspiring Supermodel, OK Magazine, 2023-02-10. Accessed 2026-05-05.}
  16. Interview with Stunning German Model Maren Tschinkel, Naluda Magazine, 2021-04-29. Accessed 2024-02-06.}
  17. FULL LIST: Winners, Miss Earth 2018, RAPPLER, 2018-11-03. Accessed 2024-02-06.}