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 liked travelling and liked walking town, I am walking and see on the road money, real money not fake.

Q. How was the experience of your first shoot:
- Good

Q. Who do you consider to be the world's most successful model:
- Oh, maybe it’s my secret

Q. Is there a brand or designer you aspire to model for:
- Yes, it's Vogue magazine

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

Q. What is the most famous brand you have modeled for:
- I haven't had any contracts with well-known brands yet

Q. How do you want to grow as a model:
- I want work in this industry every time I want grow like supermodel

Q. What is the toughest part of a model's job:
- Exposure

Q. How far are you willing to travel to do a photoshoot:
- I can travel long distance for shooting

Q. What fashion styles and designs do you like:
- I liked classic style

Q. Where do you see the fashion industry in five years:
- I don’t know I will see

Q. What are your professional and career goals:
- I want to succeed in this industry

Q. What is your greatest strength or weakness:

- My strong point, I don't give up, my weak side, I give up

Q. Why did you become a model:
- It’s interesting industry

Q. Have you worked as an art director during a shoot:
- Nope.

Q. What do you expect from a photographer:
- Nice photo

Q. How can a model follow the guidance of directors:
- Listening him and do everything do all what say director

Q. What kinds of clothes and accessories are the easiest to model:
- All clothes and accessories me easy.

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Q. Do you prefer a live fashion show or on-site photoshoot:
- I can fashion in live show and on site photoshoot

Q. Is it important for models working together to be friends:
- No, not important but when like friends much better

Q. What would you say to models who are just starting their careers:
- I would wish them good luck, don't give up and you will succeed

Q. Explain the biggest obstacle you have faced in your modeling career so far. How did you overcome it:
- Many times I am dreaming, I have big dreams, but just need wait

Q. Do you think training is necessary for modeling:
- Yes

Q. Describe the most challenging photoshoot you have been a part of:
- I haven't participated in a difficult photo shoot yet

Q. How do you incorporate feedback into your work:

Iterate and improve.

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

You have to be confident, obey the photographer, sociable

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

Q. How do you usually get work and assignments:
- I representative my self and I have job

Q. Is it important to network to succeed as a model:
- Yes its good marketing

Q. How can models look after their mental health?
- Relax, nice friends

Q. What is your view of sustainable fashion?

I believe that fashion is always changing

Q. Name one designer who revolutionized the fashion industry and explain why.
- Coco Chanel stands as a titan in the world of fashion, a visionary who radically transformed women's
apparel with her innovative designs and forward-thinking ethos. Her impact in the 1920s sent shockwaves
through the fashion industry, challenging and reshaping the very notions of femininity and elegance.

Q. What are your thoughts on plastic surgery?
- I think about plastic surgery plastic it’s normal

Q. What homework and preparation do you undertake before a new assignment?
- I am controlled my self,

Q. What makes a model different from a supermodel?
- First you model after time you supermodel

Q. What would you do if you disagreed with the photographer or director?
- I agree most often, I've never had such a thing that I disagree

Q. Choose your favorite picture from your portfolio and explain your choice.
- I like my photo where I am look like dream.

Q. How can models support each other in their career development?
- In difficult moments, to support.

Q. Are there specific clothes you want to model or avoid?
- No, I can model absolutely everything

Q. How long was the contract with your last agency?
- I am not finishing contract with all agency what I am working now in this moment.

Q. What is the best and worst aspect of the fashion world?
- For me worst don’t have aspect best aspect it’s best aspect fashion is everywhere. Fashion for certain
clothes, for certain hairstyles, books, music, TV series.

Q. Is fashion art?
- Yes

Q. What is your favorite fashion magazine and why?
-Vogue

Q. What is couture?
- High fashion.

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