Tell us a little bit about your background.
I was born and grew up in Vienna, Austria. After graduating from school I started to travel and work as an international model. I was working for brands like Guess by Marciano, Schwarzkopf, Marccain and I have been on the cover of various international magazines such as L’officiel, Cosmopolitan and many more.
How did you discover modeling or how did modeling discover you?
At the age of 16 I participated in a model search contest in Vienna and won it. That’s how it all started.
What advice would you give to someone who is ethnically diverse and wants to be a model?
To try it! The modeling standards have changed a lot over the past years. Ethnically diverse models or plus size models do have a chance to make it in this industry.
With modeling standards changing —- how is that affecting you directly?
It affects me in a way, especially since Instagram and social media have become so important because for some jobs the number of followers matter.
How do you stay in shape? Any specific diet?
I don’t diet but I work out regularly.
What is the ration as a model between talent and experience?
That’s a difficult question because I believe without talent you will never be an experienced model. In my opinion, both talent and experience are the keys to long-term success.
Which show or shows was / were your favorite to walk and why?
My favourite fashion show I walked for was Guess by Marciano in Florence, Italy. I’ve always dreamed of working with this brand and visiting Florence. So it was like two birds with one stone.
Whats your plans on future?
As a model you can hardly make any plans for the future, because often something unexpected comes up spontaneously and changes everything. But that’s exactly what I love about my job.
Photographer JAN FELIX KILLMEYER @photographiekillmeyer
Model JACQUELINE SAPPERT @senoritachiquita
Luxury Clothing Brand ELISA MALEC @elisamalecluxuryfashion
Luxury Clothing Brand OHRANGERIE @ohrangerie
Make Up & Hair NADJA HLUCHOVSKY @nadjahluchovsky
Location HOTEL IMPERIAL @imperialvienna
PR and producer VALENTINA GUROVA @Valentinagurova