Mona
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): Peggi LePage
Answers to Q&A
What inspired you to become a model?
I’d have to say that my mum is my biggest inspiration to become a model! She’s been modeling ever since I can remember. I look up to my mum a lot and I know that she got to do so many interesting things and meet so many interesting people through the industry. I also have other models I look up to such as Chloë Sevigny , Shalom Harlow and Iman! I was scouted by Peggi LePage through a connection! My mum was emailing Peggi and sent her a picture of me in passage and I had my digitals booked a month and a bit later :) I am very grateful for this opportunity.
What are you most excited about when it comes to modeling?
I am so excited to get to see the inner workings of the industry and getting to meet lots of people. I love fashion and I’d be glad to participate in the art. I have friends who model and they love it! They always come back to me with lots of stories and I’d love to have stories of my own to share :)
Can you share some advice with us for models who are thinking about getting in the industry?
A piece of advice that I think would be helpful is to not be afraid to put yourself out there! "Ceux qui ne tentent rien n’ont rien!”
Also I think it’s important to keep in mind that most of the time people have a specific vision for who they want for the modeling job and just because one employer doesn’t want you doesn’t mean you’re not worthy. You're just not what they’re looking for. It’s never personal and you might be the perfect fit for another company ! In addition, don’t do anything that makes you too uncomfortable, of course it’s important to try new things but stick to your boundaries.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
Fun fact about me, I love art and music! They’re my greatest passions along with sociology and philosophy! All of those areas kind of overlap. I’ve had my paintings up in gallery, which I’m very proud of! I was also in a couple bands in high school but they were no good haha! I also have two cats that i absolutely adore !! Ginkgo and Alba, they’re very sweet!