Katie Piper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Katie Piper

English philanthropist, television presenter and former model

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1983

Place of Birth: Andover, England, United Kingdom

Profession: television presenter, journalist, cosmetologist, model

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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Kate Elizabeth Piper (born 12 October 1983) is an English writer, activist, television presenter and model from Andover, Hampshire. In March 2008, she was attacked with acid by her ex-boyfriend and an accomplice, causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye.
Piper underwent pioneering surgery to restore her face and vision.
Both attackers were convicted and given life sentences.In 2009, Piper gave up her right to anonymity in order to increase awareness about burn victims.
Her experience was documented in the 2009 Channel 4 documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face part of the Cutting Edge series.
It has subsequently been sold internationally. More recently, Piper has appeared in follow-up series for Channel 4, released a best-selling autobiography, and had a regular column in weekly magazines.
She also presents the Channel 4 television series Bodyshockers about members of the public about to undergo body-altering procedures and those who regret procedures they have had.
Her main work has been for the Katie Piper Foundation, which she founded to help victims of burns and other disfigurement injuries.
On 13 August 2018, she was announced as the first contestant for that year's Strictly Come Dancing.