I wear necklaces all day and all night – I never take them off! My friends say I’m like a Christmas tree because I love these chains so much. As a Pisces and astrology fan, I immediately ask every new contact: “What’s your zodiac sign?” I sleep only 4–5 hours a night; my mind is always somewhere else, but it’s been like that since school. I’m a true self-made model, without an agent, manager, or assistants – everything, from my portfolio to bookings, I handle myself.
After studying business administration and spending some time at a headhunting company, I decided to pursue a career in modeling. I have misophonia, so sounds are really a challenge for me, but on the catwalk, I block everything out. My first runway show was in January for Dolce & Gabbana, and since then I’ve walked six shows. Besides modeling, I played football for years and tennis for 14 years – endurance is my strength, technique less so [laughs].
Today, I travel about 300 days a year, meet models and teams from all over the world, and enjoy the adventures that life in the fashion industry offers. My first international magazine cover was a surprise: Grazia in Italy informed me only two days beforehand. With my commitment and the right connections to model agencies and other model agencies, I’ve learned that self-discipline and passion are the key for every successful model.
