Emily au naturel. (Emily DiDonato / Request Model Management NY)
UPDATED: video problem is fixed.
The first thing you notice about Emily DiDonato - once you get past the fact that she’s stunningly gorgeous in that oh so 90s supermodel way - is her amazing personality. The new Maybelline beauty has the kind of friendly, engaging presence that makes her the kind of girl you want to know more about and the perfect pitchwoman for cosmetics. Joining the ranks of Christy Turlington, Julia Stegner and Erin Wasson is a major coup for a girl who literally just graduated from high school and it takes someone special to handle the pressure and the fast pace. MDC sits down with Emily to find out more about her meteoric rise.
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MDC: We hear you just graduated from high school. Congrats!
EMILY: I did just graduate! This has been a very exciting time - I also just moved into my first apartment. I can’t wait to head over to Ikea and get some furniture.
MDC: How did you get your start modeling?
EMILY: I’ve been modeling for about 6 months now. It’s been a whirlwind but so exciting and full of good energy. A friend of the family said that I should try modeling and I thought I would give it a shot - no closed doors. He showed my picture to Noel and even though Request mainly deals with guys I was signed. On that very day I had my first casting - I literally came in, met Noel and started working right after; it all worked out really well.
MDC: What’s the best part of your new job overall?
EMILY: Filming the commercial for Maybelline was so much fun and Christy was so nice in guiding me. She’s such an incredible role model and those are so important in this business. I’ve also met Julia Stegner and Jessica White and they’re all such nice girls and they make everything have such a great vibe.
MDC: As a model, are there any things you are excited about for the future?
EMILY: I definitely want to continue with Maybeline. I love the film part of it and being able to express yourself in front of the camera. I’d like to maybe to get into acting one day. I wouldn’t care if it was the tiniest role - I just really love that side of modeling. In the meantime I’m just excited about continuing modeling and starting college soon.
This post's tags: Adriana Lima, Christy Turlington, Emily DiDonato, Erin Wasson, Jessica White, Julia Stegner, Request Model Management NY
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August 5th, 2009
at 3:32 pm
i unfortunately can’t hear anything
August 5th, 2009
at 4:23 pm
WOW! SHE’S AMAZING!
after adriana got out, maybelline found a girl who remeinds me of adriana a lot!
August 5th, 2009
at 4:45 pm
What a stunning girl.
Congrats to request for landing a major contract with a girl while there a mens focus agency. Proves they can do the job especially with a girl.
BRAVO
August 5th, 2009
at 4:47 pm
She is like new Adriana Lima. I hate when people compare models this way, but she really does look alike, and probably thats why Maybeline liked her. Anyway I like her too. This is the kind of beauty that appeals to a majority of people out there, more commercial look than editorial, well oh so pretty and sexy. I wish her luck, I think she will do great, I think she can get major contracts just like Adriana, even with VS as well. And I know I would get some “Boooo” here, but I like this kind of look more than for example Anna J’s high fashion and I want to see more girls like that. Anyway… they have different markets, and there is a place for everybody. In my opinion she is a true beauty.
August 5th, 2009
at 5:24 pm
wow gorgeous girl ive been intrigue by her ever since i saw her guess campaign instore i was like omg shes gorgeous :D she gonna be one of VS bombshell i just know it!!!! shes gonna be a household name like adriana lima and alesandra ambosio !! good luck emily :D
August 5th, 2009
at 5:38 pm
She looks like Angelina!
When will she be in Paris????
August 5th, 2009
at 6:46 pm
she looks so much younger and sweeter in video… her eyes get so big when she talks, adorable.
August 6th, 2009
at 2:43 am
I think this girl is perfect for VS show
August 6th, 2009
at 4:12 am
Does anyone else feel she looks like Rachel in some ways?
Beautiful girl in any case.
August 6th, 2009
at 5:49 am
WOW WOW WOW!!!!
August 6th, 2009
at 12:35 pm
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL GIRL!
MAKES ME THINK THERE MUST BE A GOD OR SOMETHING
August 6th, 2009
at 12:57 pm
She has some doutzen features….
August 6th, 2009
at 2:19 pm
Immediately when I saw her I thought “she looks like adriana lima” and then I thought “she will be the next big Victoria Secret” model for sure. I’m gay, but I think I’m in love anyway.
August 6th, 2009
at 4:28 pm
at first I thought she was doutzen…she also looks somehow like adriana lima. that’s a good blend. wow gorgeous !!!!!
August 7th, 2009
at 2:53 am
wow amazingly beautiful girl! First pic i thort of cindy crawford and then angelina jolie and second pic i thort of doutzen! I can def can see her as a vs angel! xx
August 7th, 2009
at 7:30 am
WOW!
August 7th, 2009
at 9:50 am
This girl so gorgeous!!! Love her eyes.
August 7th, 2009
at 11:54 am
she got the lips and eyes
August 8th, 2009
at 7:58 am
like the smile and teeth
August 8th, 2009
at 2:02 pm
stunning!!!
she reminds me of rachel mcadams and angelina jolie mixed together.
x
August 8th, 2009
at 3:08 pm
She is simply stunning ,and and very beautiful .comparing her to others well her beauty type makes her closest to Cindy Crawford,i beleive that she has that potential beauty that will take her up all the way , definately she will be a great model.
August 9th, 2009
at 12:38 am
Italian Beauty
August 9th, 2009
at 5:08 am
She just god made beauty no words to describe her. I just love her eyes and dimple in cheeks
August 9th, 2009
at 6:18 am
She’s gorgeous but unfortunately too short for runway..but she will definately do great in commercials.
August 9th, 2009
at 2:14 pm
She’s not short for runway since she’s listed at 5′10″ at Re:Quest (though agencies lie all the time) but she’s tall for sure since filming with Christy in Times Square, they were about the same height.
This girl definitely is going to be the next big star out there and I personally hope she enters in high fashion too because she definitely looks like she could belong on the runways of Milan and Paris.
August 9th, 2009
at 4:47 pm
Isnt she 5′10″??
August 9th, 2009
at 6:17 pm
She knocks me out!
August 10th, 2009
at 9:51 am
She is great … for me is like Doutzen … good luck for you Emily .. you are the best.
August 10th, 2009
at 7:51 pm
how stunning. shes gonna make a lot a lot a lot of $$$$$$$$$
August 12th, 2009
at 3:24 am
Request gave her a showcard for F/W RTW.. hopefully they give her one for S/S as well, and she will book something major, don’t see her in Rodarte or anything, but she’d be perfect for Michael Kors, Carolina, Hilfiger.. etc..
Does anyone know where she is placed internationally though?
August 12th, 2009
at 6:51 am
She is lovely :)
August 12th, 2009
at 9:59 am
Hi,
she is really beauty!!!
She has so nice lips and eyes, she is natural…
:-)))
August 13th, 2009
at 5:32 am
She’s really beautiful =]
August 14th, 2009
at 4:49 am
I also see a few doutzen features in her!!
August 14th, 2009
at 5:39 pm
Yeah she looks like a Adianaa Limaaa!
August 17th, 2009
at 1:31 pm
how old is she this is how old i think she is,14 or 15
August 21st, 2009
at 1:06 am
ha ha she is 18…..I’ve know her since she was born….I’m great friends with her Mom…..this could not have happened to nicer people!! it is so darn exciting to watch this unfold and see the world react! Go Em!!
August 22nd, 2009
at 5:23 pm
Ha ha ha. Hi, Leslie. I’ve known her since the delivery room. I saw her first. She is really that gorgeous, but her personality is even better. She really is the deluxe!
September 12th, 2009
at 1:53 pm
hey Chris! didn’t know you were in the delivery room! so damn exciting….my kids say I act like Em is my 4th child…. can’t help being so excited about this…..truly an amazing story to follow! certain there will be a lot more to see!!!
September 17th, 2009
at 12:55 pm
wow..pure beauty !!!
October 3rd, 2009
at 4:50 pm
Hi Leslie,
Em & Fanny are off to Paris for awhile, it just keeps getting more exciting. I’m living vicariously thru them. She was a beautiful baby in the delivery room!
October 5th, 2009
at 7:16 am
she has some angelina jolie and doutzen kroes feature. love her. she’s so pretty
October 29th, 2009
at 3:18 am
Hey Chris!! WOW so much more to see! I actually spotted her on a Maybelline commercial here in Singapore! The stores here all have the 2008 campaigns for Maybelline displays, but I keep looking and waiting for the ‘09!