vanblah

Certainly, there are physical (physiognomical??) traits that are more common among people (not just women) in their respective regions. It's definitely something that can be attributed to genetics and possibly facial muscles due to local languages although probably very subtle in this regard. General health and diet are also a factor.

I've also noticed that these "features" are more pronounced in Eastern European countries. Although, it's not always the case. I'm sure if I visited one of these countries I'd see just as many people who don't have these features ... maybe.

EDIT: In the case of models and actresses they are specifically chosen to look like an ideal (ie. they all look the same). They are as generic as possible. So unless the advertiser or movie is going for that "Eastern European Look," for instance, it's pretty difficult to tell. Even models from Russia or other parts of Eastern Europe who have the particular features usually attributed to that region can be made to look generic with makeup; lighting and Photoshop.

Not to say that American women or Western European women are generic (far from it); but those places generally set the bar for "what we want to see."