(Just in case there's another thread, I searched to find a thread and nothing came back.)
I always find these stories fun and interesting.
Irina Kulikova:

Was discovered while eating in a Moscow restaurant, with her mom, by Liv Tyler. Liv walked up and asked her if she was a model and then IMG flew her right out to fashion week.
Sources: NYmag.com
http://www.styledash.com/2007/08/14/...-with-her-mom/
http://www.styledash.com/2007/08/14/...-with-her-mom/