Justine
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): LANG Models
MILAN: SOPHIE MODELS
Answers to Q&A
Why did you want to become a model?
I am a person who is inspired by the arts; visual arts like photography, fashion, and architecture, but also performing arts like dance, music and theatre. These are incorporated into my life everyday, as I’m passionate about these artistic expressions. I’ve discovered that my other biggest passions are movement and connection, whether that means creating a connection with other people or deepening the connection within yourself. There’s a lot of this within the arts, but I think that modelling incorporates all of these passions into one. It’s about creating a connection through your pose, your movement, and your expression and it’s something that I’m falling deeper in love with the more I do it and the more I learn.
Why are you special?
I think my constant desire to learn and become a better version of myself. I want to learn as much as possible through all different types of opportunities, even if it’s something new or that I haven’t considered yet. I challenge myself to take every possible opportunity, especially the ones that scare me, as I’ve realized how much control my fears and anxieties had over me and held me back in the past. I want to become diversely skilled and confident as a model, and my determination to improve, as well as my understanding that there’s always a way to be a better version of myself tomorrow than I am today is a special mindset that I prioritize.
What are you passionate about?
I’m passionate about so many parts of my life. Most of these narrow down to my hobbies, values, and goals. My hobbies, including pilates and dancing, drawing interesting architecture, travelling and exploring, and cooking for the people I love are all things that make me happy. But I’m also passionate about my core values; things like loyalty and open-mindedness, dedication to my loved ones, genuineness, and compassion. Finally, I’m passionate about working daily towards my future and who I want to become. Even if it’s a small step towards something minor, I wake up everyday with the intent to be closer to achieving my goals and meeting my future self.
If you could give an aspiring model any advice, what would it be?
Take inspiration and learn from others, but don’t try to be someone else. It’s hard not to compare yourself, especially with the constant demanding and critical influence social media can have on us. But stay true to yourself and your own journey. Do what works for you and makes you feel your strongest, and be excited for all the experiences you have yet to come!
Who is someone you admire and why?
Someone I deeply admire and am genuinely grateful to have in my life is my friend (and pilates instructor), Veronica. Since I’ve known her, she has been one of the most genuine and encouraging people I’ve ever met, and she is full of so much love for life and everyone around her. She is incredibly knowledgeable and yet always strives to be learning more, and shares her knowledge with others. She is selfless, uplifting, and generous, and I would not be the person I am, physically, mentally, or career-wise without her unwavering support. I can only hope to one day be as inspiring to someone else as she is to me.