interview

Name:
Chanel De Leon Gomez

Agency:
Marilyn Agency (Paris)

Age:
17

Height:
1.79cm (5’10.5″)

Instagram:
@chanel_deleon

Place of Origin:
Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Ethnic Origin:
My parents are of Dominican nationality. My mother is from Central Cibao and my father from the southern part of San Juan.

Birthsign:
Pisces

How discovered:
A friend took me to a casting held by Ossygeno Models. I competed with many girls in the contest and was signed by two international agencies.

Favorite things:
Shopping and a necklace my mother gave me

What are you listening to at the moment?
Earned It, Chris Brown, and Adele

Favorite movie, tv show:
I like comedies and Jackie Chan movies

Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
I like Coco Chanel and Louis Vuitton Malletier. For product, I just put moisturiser on my face

What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I was studying medicine. I really love it so much

What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
Nothing crazy but I would love to collect old Chanel jewellery

Favorite modeling experience so far?
Burberry in London was where I had fun.

What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
Always I miss my family when I’m away. I am proud of them all, including all my brothers despite me being the only female

Which brand would you really love to model for?
I would love to model for Chanel. I love the brand. I would love to!

Place you would love to visit:
A country I would like to know is Dubai. I think it would be an amazing feeling to go there.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
This interview made me think about things that I didn’t have in my mind right now.