Teresa "Tess" Elzbieta Foltyn, a Polish-born individual, made her entry into the world on March 6, 1960, in Oswiecim, Poland. Her life's trajectory took a significant turn when she relocated to New York City, where a friend endeavored to propel her into the fashion modeling realm. However, Tess's diminutive stature of 5'8" proved to be a hindrance in securing employment in the fashion industry, owing to the prevailing notion that models required a certain minimum height.
Undeterred by this setback, Tess decided to relocate to Los Angeles, where her modeling career eventually gained momentum. Notably, she made her commercial debut with a Miller beer advertisement, marking the beginning of her foray into this domain. Moreover, Tess's versatility extended to stand-up comedy, a skill she honed before transitioning into acting.
