interview

Name:
Namara van Kleeff

Agency:
Viva Model Management Paris (Paris)
Also with: Viva Model Management London (London) / Viva Model Management Barcelona (Barcelona) / VDM Model Management (Amsterdam)

Age:
19

Height:
180cm (5’11”)

Place of Origin:
Zoetermeer, The Netherlands

Ethnic Origin:
100% Dutch

Birthsign:
Scorpio

How discovered:
I was shopping in Amsterdam with my sister when I got scouted.

Favorite things:
Summer, drawing, cooking and hanging out with my friends and family.

Favorite music, band:
Mainly Hip-Hop/R&B, but I love listening to artists like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Ben E. King as well.

Favorite movie, tv show:
Favorite movie is End of Watch and tv show must be The Walking Dead.

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Sun by Jil Sander.

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I’d probably be in college.

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Grocery shopping while wearing my most comfortable outfit; big sweater, joggers and some trainers or even Uggs.

Favorite modeling experience so far?
Meeting Mario Testino & walking for Valentino.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
The fact that everyone rides their bike. I love riding my bike!

Which brand would you really love to model for?
So many brands would be cool to work for, since each brand has a different vision and style. It’s always fun to try or do something new every once in a while.

Place you would love to visit:
Either Hong Kong or somewhere Japan.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
My boyfriend’s unborn nephew.