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Natural beauty, Anna Maria Urajevskaya has managed to make a substantial impact on the fashion world;
which is certainly impressive considering that she is still only 17. At such a tender age she has already had multiple campaigns such as Blumarine,
Bulgari, Calvin Klein and Dior, to name a few.
Since being discovered 3 years ago Anna Maria has conquered the runways from New York to Milan becoming one of the top most asked for models on the scene.
These, among so many other reasons are why we decided crown this Russian eyecatcher as out Model of the Month for June.
We asked her a few questions as to how it has been so far, here is what she had to say ....
How did you get started in the modeling business?
Anna Maria:
I got started through my father's friend, who suggested us to get in touch with Pavel Zotov - Director of IQ models Moscow. Pavel was a friend of my father's friend, we've met, Pavel was quite convincing about my modeling perspectives and after that everything got started.
Did you ever think you'd be doing this?
Anna Maria:
Until I met Pavel at the age of 14, I hadn't really thought about becoming a model. My parents also didn't expect that modeling would bring such major changes to me. I just wanted to try something new in my life, nothing more, and I thought I was doing that for fun. However after only one year none of members of my family had doubts that becoming a model was a good idea for me. Actually, after 1 year none of my family members even questioned that I should be trying something else. Now they just provide more and more support to me, which brings me only good feelings about the try that I've made at 14!
What do you like most about modeling? What do you like least?
Anna Maria:
What I like most is that there are always surprises, creative and talented people that I always find myself surrounded by, not much routine involved and of course, the opportunity to discover multiple beauties of our big world! I enjoy all that almost every day and I don't really think about what I like the least.
Have you encountered any surprises along the way?
Anna Maria:
Life always full of surprises, both good and bad ones. In my opinion in modeling business good surprises constantly outbalance bad ones. It happened to me many times that after a failure of getting a job on one day, next day I was given even bigger challenge to try: and somewhere in one of my favorite spots on top of everything! May be I'm a lucky one, but I remember only good surprises that I've encountered during my modeling career. ...or maybe I exist in wonderful surroundings of people that protect me against bad surprises I guess!
Ever get tempted to get pulled into the party scene?
Anna Maria:
I haven't been pulled into the party scene because I'm not really a party girl.
Have you developed any new interests since you started modeling?
Anna Maria:
Since I've started modeling I have developed interests in sports, photography and reading biographies. Whenever I'm in a new city, I rent a bike and ride all around discovering my neighborhood. I fond of taking pictures of urban day-to-day life, as well as pictures of animals and nature.
What are your favourite things to do in your free time?
Anna Maria:
In my free time I enjoy being with friends, playing kickball, training dogs for dog shows, watching movies and attending musicals.
Out of all the places your career has taken you, where was the most memorable?
Anna Maria:
I like LA the most. There is a special feeling in the air. It has a laid-back atmosphere, which gives me the feeling that I don't want to leave.
Amsterdam is my second favorite city because of the beauty of the architecture and canals, small comfortable hotels and restaurants, friendly people and relaxed ambience.
Do you have a mentor? Who? What is it about them that affects you? Why?
Anna Maria:
In this business I got lucky with my mentors, who are my mother agents Pavel and Dima. From the beginning they've believed in me, been supportive and have always led me in the right direction. And of course my family has always been there for me.
Where do you see yourself in ten years? What could be your next career?
Anna Maria:
Ten years is too far down the road to imagine, but I'm sure I'll be enjoying my choice of my next career!!!
What are your best beauty secrets? How do you stay in shape?
Anna Maria:
Although there are not really beauty secrets I do the following. I take 10 second cold showers in the morning when I have jet lag to wake myself up. I also take vitamins, drink spring water and eat healthy food. When possible I always get a good night sleep. Finally, I like to go cycling, running and do pilates.
What would you want people to know about you?
Anna Maria:
Honestly, I've never thought of it!!! Probably I have nothing special to show up, nothing special to hide out!
Any advice for new models? What advice would you give other models starting out?
Anna Maria:
In my opinion, the rules of thumb for both beginners and experienced models are as follows: to like modeling, believe in yourself, be yourself and have a good support from your agency and family.
Favourite all-time model:
Anna Maria:
Cindy Crawford. She is strikingly beautiful, clever and for many years in a row remains a modeling legend.
Favourite kind of food:
Anna Maria:
Everything that my grandmother cooks!!!!
Favourite kind of music:
Anna Maria:
rock/pop
Favourite quote:
Anna Maria:
"Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration," - Thomas Alva Edison
I'd like to meet:
Anna Maria:
Sigmund Freud, to smack him .
If I were trapped on an island I'd take:
Anna Maria: I'd take the items most needed to survive, but better friends!!!!!!!
Thank you Anna Maria for this interview!
Special thanks to Dmitry and IQ Models.
note: all answers are original and unaltered
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