{"id":54888,"date":"2018-11-27T13:11:40","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T18:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=54888"},"modified":"2023-05-02T08:51:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T12:51:11","slug":"hiandra-martinez-on-fighting-nerves-rocking-braids-and-starting-a-skin-care-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/hiandra-martinez-on-fighting-nerves-rocking-braids-and-starting-a-skin-care-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiandra Martinez on fighting nerves, rocking braids, and starting a skin-care line"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='row' id='cover'>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-453.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-453.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-453-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-453-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"covertitle\">\n<h3>The Graduates<\/h3>\n<h1>Hiandra Martinez<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n#content .row {max-width:100%}\n#cover {\nbackground-color: white;\nposition:relative;\nmargin: 0 auto 30px auto;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n#covertitle, #covertitle h1, #content #covertitle h3 {color: white;}\n#covertitle {\nposition: absolute;font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01',helvetica,sans-serif;\nbottom: 12%;\nwidth: 100%;\nfont-size: 4rem;\nfont-weight:900;\n}\n#covertitle p {}\n#covertitle h1 {display:inherit;}\n#content #covertitle h3 {font-size:1.7rem;}\n#content div.post {color:black;}\n.post p, .post div p:first-child {padding:0}\n.coverpic {max-width:1280px;padding: 4%;margin:auto;}\n#introbox,.txtbox,.introblurb {text-align:justify;}\n.introblurb,.introblurb p {line-height:1.6;}\n#introbox,#creditbox {border:1px solid white;padding:90px 30px !important;max-width: 850px;margin: auto !important;}\n#introbox, #introbox p {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01';}\n#introbox{font-size:20px;text-align:center !important;}\n#introbox .introcredits {font-size:.85rem;}\n#introbox, .introcredits {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01', sans-serif;}\n#introbox,.txtbox,.rside {margin:0px 0 10px 0;font-weight:300;}\n.title {font-size:4.2rem;color:black;font-weight:normal;margin:auto;padding:60px 0;text-align:center;text-transform: capitalize;font-family: 'Neue Haas Unica W01';font-weight: 400;}\n.title a {color:black;}\n.subtitle {margin:auto;padding:60px 0;text-align:center;font-size:.8em !important;}\n.photogtitle {font-size:2rem;}\n.pullquote {font-size:1.8rem;text-align:center;font-style:italic;max-width:900px;margin:auto;padding:20px;font-family: 'Neue Haas Unica W01';}\n.txtdiv {padding: 0 40px;clear:both;}\n.txtbox {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01', sans-serif;width:36%;border:0;margin:auto;padding: 10% 10% 20% 10%;}\n.txtboxEnd {font-family:'Neue Haas Unica W01', sans-serif;width:36%;border:0;margin:auto;padding: 10% 10% 15% 10%;}\n.credits {font-size:.95rem;padding:2rem 0;font-weight:normal;text-align:center;clear:both;text-transform: uppercase;max-width: 800px;margin: auto;}\n.subcredits {font-size:.9rem;}\n.separ {border:1px solid white;clear:both;margin:60px;}\n.center {text-align: center;}\n.center img {max-width: 80%;}\n.pic40 {width:40%;margin:5% 30%;text-align:center;}\n.pic40end {width:40%;margin:0 30% 10% 30%;text-align:center;}\n.fullwidth {max-width:100% !important;margin-top:20px;}\n.videodiv {height:auto;width:auto;background-color:white;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;max-width:1280px;}\n<\/style>\n<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/\/fast.fonts.net\/cssapi\/1ee7eecc-8318-40d7-9f60-2840770611c0.css?1\"\/>\n<!-- mdc set, L Futura W01,Linotype Didot W01,Neue Haas Unica W01 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"txtdiv\">\n<div id=\"introbox\">\n<div class=\"introblurb\">\n<p>At first meeting, <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/hiandra-martinez\">Hiandra Martinez<\/a> comes off as sheepishly shy but a crack of her mischievous smile reveals a chip in that analysis. Peel back the layers and a more carefree demeanor unveils itself displaying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqSgcSUHMEI\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">thrillseeker<\/a> that keeps friends and family close. Since her exclusive debut for Anthony Vaccarello&#8217;s first show for Saint Laurent two years ago, the Dominican star has been traveling the world while stacking up a portfolio of luxury clients like Chanel, Fendi, Tom Ford, and Moschino. Her presence stands as a testament to the rise of the Dominican Republic, joining a steadily growing list of top talent that is currently dominating the industry, appearances unchanged with fierce walks to boot. Guess that&#8217;s why she keeps checking off milestones &#8211; Meisel muse, Vogue cover, first Dominican to do a Saint Laurent campaign? <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/hiandra-martinez\/people\/photographer\/Steven-Meisel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/vogue-mexico-vogue-mexico-april-2018-cover\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/work\/yves-saint-laurent-ysl04-by-anthony-vaccarello\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check<\/a>.    <\/p>\n<p>Visit her <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/hiandra-martinez\">Models.com page<\/a> and click or tap the heart icon <i class=\"fa fa-heart-o\"><\/i> to favorite Hiandra and <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/db\/favoritepeople\">keep track<\/a> of her work.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"introcredits\">\n<h3>Photography by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/sebastian-kim\">Sebastian Kim<\/a> for Models.com<\/h3>\n<p>Styling <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/andrew-mukamal\">Andrew Mukamal<\/a><br \/>\nHair <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/Hiro-Mari\">Hiro + Mari<\/a><br \/>\nMakeup <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/kristi-matamoros\">Kristi Matamoros<\/a><br \/>\nManicure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wschupfer.com\/artists\/sarah-nguyen-manicurist\">Sarah Nguyen<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Editor <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/stephan-moskovic\">Stephan Moskovic<\/a><br \/>\nText &#038; interview by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/irene-ojo-felix\">Irene Ojo-Felix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top image: Jacket and crop top &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/alexander-wang\">Alexander Wang<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/tag\/the-graduates\/\">The Graduates<\/a>, since its conception in 2013, has become a Models.com mainstay featuring the foremost models of the moment. More specifically, when a Hot Lister moves up in rank to Top 50 through their own accomplishments it\u2019s deserving of recognition, each a worthy addition to this ongoing series.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-top:20px;\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2999\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-390.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-390-1267x1900.jpg 1267w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-390-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Shirt &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/alexander-wang\">Alexander Wang<\/a>, Jumpsuit &#8211; Dickies<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<strong>Where are you from and what can you tell me about your background?<\/strong><br \/>\nI am from the Dominican Republic. I was born in the south of the country in an area called Peralta, but I spent a few years in Spain when I was young.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you first get into modeling?<\/strong><br \/>\nI entered the world of modeling when my mother agent (Ossygeno Models) held a contest in the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Were you nervous for your first runway season? Describe it.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nIn my first season, everything moved very fast. I was rushing around the world and my nerves were running really high as this was all so new to me. I didn&#8217;t really understand English at that time so when I would go to meet the casting directors, my legs would shake and I would just try to focus on understanding the process.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-196.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-196-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-02-Hiandra-196-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"credits\">Shirt &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/alexander-wang\">Alexander Wang<\/a>, Jumpsuit &#8211; Dickies, Shoes &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/nike\">Nike<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox txtboxEnd\">\n<strong>Was there a particular shoot that really made your career take off? <\/strong><br \/>\nWithout a doubt, the shoot that made my career take off was the Saint Laurent campaign where I got to wear my braids in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you miss most about home when you&#8217;re flying around the world?<\/strong><br \/>\nI definitely miss my family the most. Just being able to get up and see them, eat together, or have a simple conversation while we have a coffee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What has been a few of your accomplishments that you are most proud of?<\/strong><br \/>\nI would love to be a psychologist in the future or be a great businesswoman and start my own brand of skin care.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40end\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2998\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-025.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-025-1268x1900.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2018\/10\/180716-01-Hiandra-025-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits\">Jacket, crop top and pants &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/alexander-wang\">Alexander Wang<\/a>, Belt &#8211; Stylist&#8217;s Own<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Graduates Hiandra Martinez At first meeting, Hiandra Martinez comes off as sheepishly shy but a crack of her mischievous smile reveals a chip in that analysis. Peel back the layers and a more carefree demeanor unveils itself displaying a thrillseeker that keeps friends and family close. 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