Ludmila is an astonishing and utterly original woman who has led a life of wild extremes, from her childhood escape from World War II Russia by Cossack wagon train, to her overnight emergence as a fashion model and television personality in 1950s Venezuela, through her checkered career as a Hollywood television and movie actress. At the age of 14 she was already a top fashion model in Caracas; at 15 she had her own television show and dancing roles in another television show; at 16, as her family looked the other way, she began an affair with the dictator of Venezuela, General Marcos Perez Jimenez. Her ten year career as a fashion model and TV personality led her to Hollywood, where she indulged in all the Sixties experiments with drugs, alcohol and wild sex–excesses that eventually forced her to turn her back on show business and celebrity. Today, from her retirement home in Mexico, she has finally decided to present the world with her tell-all story of life in the celebrity fast lane–a story that has to be heard (and seen) to be believed.
Ludmila’s life story would be remarkable even if she had never posed for a magazine cover or appeared on a television show. A gypsy by instinct and a world traveler by fate, she journeyed from Russia to Caracas as a child, then on to Madrid, Mexico City, London and New York–all by the time she was 17 years old. Her bizarre escapades in Hollywood alone could provide enough scandal sheet material for a dozen books. In the course of her amazing life, she learned five languages, followed five careers, and married five husbands–she has been by turns a supermodel, an actress, a beauty expert, a real estate broker, an interior decorator and most recently, a landscape gardener. She befriended celebrities like Peter Lawford, Bill Cosby, Catherine Deneuve, Dean Martin, Hugh Hefner, the Carradine brothers, Jessica Walters, and Jack Lemmon. She embarked on affairs with the likes of Peter Graves and Charlton Heston, and burned the candle at both ends, from L.A. to Caracas and back. She danced the night away, lived through drug benders, orgies, and blowups–and only foresook la vida loca when addiction and exhaustion ended her career as an actress, makeup stylist and business entrepreneur.
This autobiographical blog will be both a celebrity tell-all and a personal account of a fascinating life–from the Latin American high life of the 1950s, the high fashion world of catwalks and couturiers, the Hollywood sex and drug parties of the 1960s, and finally, the long personal struggle for redemption and sobriety after the stars lost their glitter and the music faded.
Because Ludmila’s story is so incredible, this blog will include a small portfolio of her fashion covers, celebrity friends, movie and TV set stills, and family albums. These pictures, combined with her own words, substantiate a story that might otherwise be dismissed as unbelievable. But this ultimate story of rebellion and redemption is completely true, as the visible proof will reveal.
–Phil Hardgrave
San Francisco California
I know this Lady very well and I have known her for almost twenty years. The events that she speaks about are truly amazing but TRUE! I have spoken with some people that she talks about and all have confirmed that the stories are true.
Never mind a book! a TV series or a full lenght feature film would be much more appropiate.
Mud does not dry out in the middle of winter in just a day!! Boring and unrealistic!!
Ludmila is in her 70s; it’s not unrealistic to expect she will not be able to exactly recall things that happened to her when she was 4 years old. Her story isn’t for everyone; I presume you’ll not be stopping back by since you dislike it. Merry Christmas! –Heather Andersen
You must of never seen snow, it melts in the sun all winter
My husband and I met u in the jacuzzi today u saved him from drowning!! Have just looked you up and read about u – fascinating!! Lovely to meet you we will look forward to reading the book best regards Ann and James
Finalmente pude parar por tu blog!! lástima que no caí por aquí antes, ahora es un poco más complicado seguirle la pista a las historias… Prometo venir más a menudo!! Saludos desde la casa de al lado!!
I have a picture of misha who was with vlasovite, would love to send , need an e mail because I can’t attach here
Yes please I have not reed this until today, sorry it took so many years but I woud love a photo of Misha. please. send it to Ludmila.confessions@yahoo.com
Some of the stories might be right, but the most of it is a fake, delusional, and historic fact twisted to the own interest. I know a good number of people mentioned on these stories, and call tell as a fact the are invented. On top of that, what can of person that openly says is an alcoholic, drug user (an abuser) can smear people’s reputation????
Do you have more pictures with Jorge Mistral? I believe that he is my paternal grandfather but he died before I was born.
This is a great read. I knew you had lots of adventures, but how have you fit them into just one lifetime You are always one of my favorites…!! Lovin’ the photos too.
Bisoux
Diane
Hello dear , how are you , I have been writing in Spanish for a assignment here in Mexico well let every one know wen it comes out there short romantic novels soup opera like.hugs…
ludmilla… pleasure to meet you last week.. while I and my son vacationed in Mexico.. just wanted to let you know.. your request has been taken care of… happy new year to you.. hope to meet you again.. one day… even if its in candlelight~~~~ Pat RN from Boston!!!
Hello hope you come back to visit Thank you for your comment, hope you steel riding my blog son well be a book out, well let you know.
Patricia Thaank you. can you ell me if you know same place in Boston near Brokline that has a room for rent?? please. Have a greet New Year.
Great to meet you Ludmila.. have passed on your request…delivery has been forwarded.. hope to meet you again one day.. perhaps it will be by candlelight once again!!! Pat RN from Boston
Pat please let me know in Facebook wen you are coming? hope you star riding from the prologue and I was born the other wise well not make as much seance. HUGS, I need my mail from Boston maybe you can be good e naff to brine it whit you….Hugs
Found this blog by chance and being Venezuelan immediately called my attention. Sadly, whoever is editing the stories is not doing a good job. Nevermind the accuracy of the stories, most paragraphs do not make sense and the amount of typos is beyond belief. I’d love to read more about her, but this is not possible as it is.
Dear Gordon thank you for riding it, it is just a roof of the book, it needs editing, I never bee to school except for 3 years whit las monjitas en Porlamar. have a greet day, que lo pases bonito como desimos aqui en Mexico. Y si vas a Canaima veras la isla de Anatoly mi hermano querido enterado alli, y tiene un hijo que se llama Luis Pochepzow como el apellido de nuestro padre , me encantaria encontralo y verlo es mi unico sobrino y familia que me queda en el mundo .GRACIAS de antemano
Dear Gordon , gracis for your comments every one has one. But if you ride the beginning you wooed know I never went to school nor I profess to be a professional writer. All is true but I do need help before the book is out Dreams on a Swing.
Hello Ludmila, did you receive my e-mail concerning my request for an autograph? If you didn’t, please let me know where I can e-mail you privately so that I can leave you my address.
Thank you so much
Your friend, Paul