interview

Name:
Ana Beatriz Cortes (@anabeatrizcortes_)

Pronouns:
she/her

Agency:
Next Paris

Age:
18

Height:
5’11”

Place of Origin:
Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil

Ethnic Origin:
1/2 Portuguese 1/2 African, Brazilian

Birthsign:
Pisces

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.
No, I didn’t . When I was around 13, there was a project about models and actors happening in my hometown, and my mother helped me with it. While researching about the industry, I became genuinely interested. When I saw backstage footage from a fashion show, something really clicked for me, and that’s when I decided I wanted to pursue modeling professionally.

Most memorable modeling experience so far?
I would say when I was doing a campaign in Mallorca, the set location was incredibly beautiful and the mood board was something really specific, I was shooting on the rooftop of a beach house, this was about a year ago and for some reason I still remember it very clearly.

One song you have on repeat, and why?
‘Man I Need’ by Olivia Dean has been on repeat for me during the holidays. I love how calm It feels.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?
I do horse riding, but not very frequently, mostly when I’m back in my home country.

What is something you’ve always wanted to do/try?
I’ve always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. I tried once, but I wasn’t very good. Now my younger sister plays the violin, and I’d love for her to teach me.

What’s one thing people may be surprised to find out about you?
I’m not sure if it’s something people are surprised by, but I study Public Relations despite being quite reserved. I’m very observant.

What change would you like to see in the world?
I would like to see a world where wars driven by greed no longer exist.