Interview

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WILUMINATY TV recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sophia Salinas, a talented and passionate model making waves in the fashion industry. Sophia shared insights into her career journey, aspirations, and personal experiences. Here’s what she had to say:

Q. Tell us an interesting thing about yourself:
- i'm the most chillest person you will ever meet

Q. How was the experience of your first shoot:
- everything went good, the phototographer was patient and had a postive attidude.

Q. Who do you consider to be the world's most successful model:
- to be grate

Q. Is there a brand or designer you aspire to model for:
- vouge

Q. Do you model freelance or full-time:
- currently full time

Q. What is the most famous brand you have modeled for:
- i haven't yet

Q. How do you want to grow as a model:
- to gain ecpernce and work with

Q. What is the toughest part of a model's job:
- when you start posting pictures and videos of your modelling on social media and recieive hate comments
and get laughed at from your friends

Q. How far are you willing to travel to do a photoshoot:
- end of the earth

Q. What fashion styles and designs do you like:
- I love all. i dont have a specfic one I like

Q. Where do you see the fashion industry in five years:
- brands will priotize diversity, the techonology will grow and the digital fashion and virutal looks.

Q. What are your professional and career goals:
- i would love to do runways shows wearing unqiue fashions cloths and model for well known brands like
nike, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. I aspire to see have myself on big poster and to be known in the industry

Q. What is your greatest strength or weakness:

- greatest strength able to adapt to anything

Q. Why did you become a model:
- to gain more confidents and put my self out there

Q. Have you worked as an art director during a shoot:
- No.

Q. What do you expect from a photographer:
- to give me his full anttention, knows what he is doing and be a positive.

Q. How can a model follow the guidance of directors:
- give your full attention. be positive, be adaptable, read all the inforamtion that was provided before the
shoot.

Q. What kinds of clothes and accessories are the easiest to model:
- casual clothes

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Q. Do you prefer a live fashion show or on-site photoshoot:
- I cant pick one I love both

Q. Is it important for models working together to be friends:
- yes. because you can more confident and have a fun time if you're both doing a shoot together.You can help
eachother by promating.

Q. What would you say to models who are just starting their careers:
- to get invloved in my projects you can and inccrease your network

Q. Explain the biggest obstacle you have faced in your modeling career so far. How did you overcome it:
- i was a shy kid, gaining the confidence to put myself out there and not be fazed when all the eyes are on me.

Q. Do you think training is necessary for modeling:
- yes it is. traning teaches you the fundamentals of modelling and prepares you for shoots and runways .

Q. Describe the most challenging photoshoot you have been a part of:
- outdoor when the sun was bright. it was hard to keep my eyes open

Q. How do you incorporate feedback into your work:

- if it's positive, I will take it and improve my work, if it's negative I'II ignore it.

Q. Name the three most important traits of a model:

- to be confidnt, to have fun and be able to adapt to different themes

Q. Have you ever quit a photoshoot or live show:
- No

Q. How do you usually get work and assignments:
- Through Instagram

Q. Is it important to network to succeed as a model:
- yes it is. The more relationship you have with Photographers, agents, models etc., the more you'll get
noticed and be involved with exciting projects. Without a network, it is diffucilt to succeed in your modelling
career on your own.

Q. How can models look after their mental health?
- make sure you are balancing your work life with things you enjoy. and taking care of your body

Q. What is your view of sustainable fashion?

- produced that is enviornment friendly, aims to mimimize the negative impact of the fashion industry.
models can help shape trends for the public by promating sustainable fashion.

Q. Name one designer who revolutionized the fashion industry and explain why.
- coco chanel. popularized " the little black dress" (LBD) which women began to use a lot. she launched
Chanel No 5, which helped women to create a connection between fashion and fragreances. she reshaped
the fashion industry by prioritizing, comfort and self - expression that helped the evolution of women
fashion today

Q. What are your thoughts on plastic surgery?
- whoever wnats to change their looks. it's a perosnal choice, as long as that person is happy, thats what it
matters

Q. What homework and preparation do you undertake before a new assignment?
- it all dpends on the assignment. If i have a shooting coming up that requires a specific theme like, for an
outdoor fall theme, I would go shopping and buy clothes and look for models wo alreday done similar
shoots to get ideas.

Q. What makes a model different from a supermodel?
- Supermodel have more coneections, fame, expericnes and skills in every aspect that does wilth modelling.

Q. What would you do if you disagreed with the photographer or director?
- depends. If I feel incomfortable I will just leave.

Q. Choose your favorite picture from your portfolio and explain your choice.
- I'm wearing the white nike tracksuit. there's one pose I like, where both of my hands grabbing the hood, my
head looking sraigh,t and my legs are in a walking stance. this picture is my favoirite becuase the facial
expression and the pose create a real nike clothing advertisement.

Q. How can models support each other in their career development?
- helping each other to find opportunites, promoting each other, sharing expericnes.

Q. Are there specific clothes you want to model or avoid?
- No

Q. How long was the contract with your last agency?
- around a year

Q. What is the best and worst aspect of the fashion world?
- the worst part people would judge you and body image. the best thing creativity and expression.

Q. Is fashion art?
- yes it is, designers and models can create, emotions and self expression, throught cloths.

Q. What is your favorite fashion magazine and why?
- vouge magazine is my dream, a lot of oppourinties will come my way, I will be able to aspire others to
achieve their dreams and impress my friends .

Q. What is couture?
- is made by high quality expensive fabrics that has a alot of details and unqiue designs. its usually made for
private clients which means its limited production.

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