Maya was photographed exclusively for MODELS.com by Jakub Pleśniarski (Van Dorsen Artists), with styling by Olivia Kijo, hair by Adrian Wlasiuk (Van Dorsen Artists), makeup by Kasia Bialy (Division Talents) and post-production by ColorWorkz.

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Name:
Maya Sieroń

Agency:
Selective Management (Warsaw – mother agency), Models 1 (London), HEROES Model Management (New York), New Madison (Paris), Monster Management (Milan)A Management (Hamburg), Uno Models (Barcelona)

Age:
22

Height:
5’9.5″

Place of Origin:
Poland, but I live in London due to my studies

Ethnic Origin:
Polish

Birthsign:
Gemini

Instagram:
@mayasieron


How discovered:
I was discovered at the Miss of Poland contest in 2015, back then, as a size zero model. A year and a half ago, I got a call from a booker whom I had met by accident while accompanying a friend to a casting years earlier, proposing to return to the business as a curvy.

Best modeling experience so far?
Definitely closing the Valentino Haute Couture show this year. It was my debut and the most beautiful show I have ever seen featuring all bodies. It was my first big job, and I passed there amazing models that I have admired for years, the icons and Jill Kortleve, whom I (probably in a cheesy way) thanked for inspiring me. Also, nobody had officially told me that I was closing the show and when I found out, I couldn’t cry because my make-up was ready! I remember Pierpaolo kissing me on the cheek and thanking everyone involved in the creation of the collection, and then I felt that I would like to work with such beautiful souls who are like family and celebrate creativity and each one individually.

Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Honestly, I will sound extremely boring, but I have been writing my dissertation in recent months, and now I am excited to come back to life, see friends, paint and work because I fulfill myself in this job. I also obsessively have to see jellyfish… I don’t know what’s going on, but I feel it’s a must.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
My bucket list is quite long. One of my dreams is about to come true, and I will go to New York soon. In short: eat sushi in Japan, play in a movie, see the Northern Lights, dive with sharks in Australia, and see original paintings of my favorite artist Rene Magritte. I postpone the space flight for later.

How do you want to make an impact in the world?
This is also on my bucket list. I just haven’t figured out how to do it yet. I think everything is in small steps. You have to be curious and mindful and be a good person. I heard a few times that I was an inspiration for girls of my size and that they felt better with their bodies seeing me in campaigns… maybe it’s a small impact that I have made so far, but it makes me very happy and grateful. I just want to be remembered as a decent person with good energy that you want to spend time with.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
You’re thinking too much, just do your thing.