interview

Name:
Maria Joanna Czerniak

Agency:
Next Milan (Milan)
Also with: Next New York (New York) / Next Paris (Paris) / Bravo Models (Tokyo) / GAGA Models (Poland)

Age:
19

Height:
176 (5’9.5″)

Place of Origin:
Słupca, Poland

Ethnic Origin:
Polish

Birthsign:
Gemini

How discovered:
Maybe it’s nothing special but I always want to be a model :) Discovered by scout from my mother agency on maxmodels.pl

Favorite things:
I can’t live without food.

Favorite music, band:
I like mostly all kinds of music. It usually depends on my mood which band I’m choosing. For now I’m a big fan of Polish young bands and solo artist such as Myslovitz, Mela Koteluk, Czesław śpiewa or xxanaxx.

Favorite movie, tv show:
I’m addicted to “Glee”, “Once Upon a Time” and “2 Broke Girls” series (every morning – if I have time – I’m watching new episodes) and I can’t also miss any of new Disney movies! Honestly we are all children inside.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I love Valentino and Elie Saab collections. I’m always amazed! I’m addicted to body butter from The Body Shop – I love all the scents – it’s hard to not try to eat them!

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I would be dancing in the musical, performing on Broadway stage, hahaha …but wait I’m still planning to do that!

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
I’m almost 20 but for contracts I’m always taking my teddy bear. He is as old as me and he travels with me everywhere. When I’m feeling sad and alone I have my old friend who give me a hug whenever I want.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
My first season and two (first in my life!) amazing shows during Fashion Week – PRADA in Milan and in Paris – VALENTINO (RTW FW15). It was awesome feeling to walk in these two great shows.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
I think I miss just my home :)

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I have a lot of! Valentino, Elie Saab, Chanel, Dolce&Gabbana, Miu Miu, Balenciaga and also brands like Mulberry or Acne Studios… that’s just a few ;)

Place you would love to visit:
Hard to say… Few days ago it would be Paris but my dream came true, so now I would love to see Venice.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Fashion, fashion & fashion! I have my personal blog about it and things that already happened in my life. These few last weeks gave me new experiences and I’m very happy for that.