Zara
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): NEXT Canada
Other agencies: Next Management worldwide
Answers to Q&A
What inspired you to become a model?
When I was younger, I was obsessed with fashion (still am) and I had always been told that I had the perfect look for modeling. This idea planted a seed and grew into a need to get into the industry. My mom was not on board with the whole thing so after a few years of trying in vain, I let the idea go. When I turned 18, a friend of mine was studying photography and needed a model for a few of her projects. I, of course, accepted and had lots of fun shooting with her. At the end of her program, I attended her exhibition, where one of the projects I had done was presented. At some point in the evening, her teacher came up to me and asked me if I would like to model professionally. Having wanted to get into the industry my whole life and not really knowing what I was getting into at the same time, I said yes. I’ve now been signed with my mother agency for almost 2 years, and I’ve been traveling and working for so many amazing brands!
What are you most excited about when it comes to modeling?
I find myself excited about most aspects of modeling. If I had to choose one though, I think it would be how easily you’re brought outside of your comfort zone. You have to be super comfortable with trying new things and be open minded to weird stuff. Some of my best shoots are the ones where I was thinking “What the hell am I doing right now” the whole time. In this way, I feel like modeling is very close to acting which I think is so cool.
Can you share some advice you have for models wanting to get into the industry?
The biggest advice I have for new models is never put your integrity and sense of worth in jeopardy for this industry. You’ll go through "high highs” and “low lows”, and you need to have a good support group around you to keep you grounded. It’s a very fun job and it brings you amazing opportunities, so if you want to do it, do it. As long as you’re careful and take care of yourself, this could be the best time of your life.
Share a fun fact about yourself!
I’m OBSESSED with a good snack/bar mix. I love salty snacks and crackers, it’s honestly an addiction hahaha. When I went to Paris for fashion week, I brought a whole bag of them in my suitcase just in case I couldn’t find them there.