Sabina M.

MDC Member since March 2007
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Age: 23
Location: New York, NY - USA

How did you become interested in modeling?
I was in a modeling contest when I was 18 years old. I just fell in love with the camera and spotlight.

What agencies have you been in contact through MODELS.com?
A couple, but haven’t signed yet.

What was your experience with them?
Everyone has been great. This site is one of the most legit when it comes to contacting sources over the internet.

What advice would you have for other aspiring models trying to get noticed by these agents?
Depends. If you have the look they are looking for at the time they are looking for it, then you can get lucky and get signed right off the bat. Otherwise, it takes a lot of work. You have to earn respect within the industry. Show them you are serious and have the thick skin to survive
within the industry. It’s a business, treat it like one and you will succeed.

What do you do to keep in shape?
I work out about 4 times a week. It’s mostly what you put into your body as well. You have to have a balanced diet. Vitamins. The better you eat the better your skin, nails and hair will be as well, and that’s important.

What is your favorite beauty product?
I don’t have a specific favorite, I use a combination depending on what it is.

What is one thing a model cannot be without?
Business smarts. If you don’t have this you might make it in the beginning, but you wont last. A pretty face is a dime a dozen.

What is your favorite fashion magazine?
“Elle” magazine.

Who is your favorite designer?
Trussardi. I just love the sleek designs and color combinations. They are gorgeous. Guess and Bebe are also favorites of mine.

Who is your favorite model?
Kate Moss. She is so versital and she is shorter - gives me inspiration.

What is your favorite part about modeling?
I love being in front of the camera, putting on a show for my audience. I love the whole business side, it’s a challenge to be able to make it. It really is one of the harder jobs to do dealing with rejection day to day. But, it gives you more satisfaction when you make it.

Who would you most like to model for?
I’ve always wanted to do the beauty ads for Dior, Chanel, Maybelline, etc.

Modeling is my dream. I will never stop dreaming until I have it in my hands. When I almost lost my life a few years back I made a decision. I wanted to model and become successful at something I truly loved to do; it had always been a dream of mine. But, all through my life I was always told
the many possibilities of me not making it. Well I was done listening, I was going to prove that it was possible. Here is saying I live by, definition of failure; withdrawal of commitment. So if you never withdraw your commitment, then you will never fail. And I never will, until my dream is in my hand.