She has worked for Teana, Sberbank, Estel, AliExpress, Finn Flare, Sunlight, Respect, Mashery, Ann Marie and L’Oreal. Acting roles: an episode in the TV series “Kept Women”; the role of a chorus girl in the TV series “Two Hills”; an episode in the TV series “Amore More”; the role of a widow in the clip 3H Company; filmed for the screensaver of the show “Zhduli” of the TV channel “Yu” — the role of a bride; a journalist in the UNESCO documentary #stophatingrussians. Participated in Bangkok Fashion Week 2019, Neva Fashion Week 2019, Moscow Fashion Week 2021, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2020 and 2021.
— How did you get into modelling?
— Since I was a teenager, I dreamed of modelling, I adored the show “American Top Model”. At the age of 18, I left the biathlon team, deciding to devote my time to my dream.
— The most memorable shooting?
— For the Estel archive magazine and the brand’s art film. Working with them is an endless stream of free creativity, impossible ideas. Their team is a family that accepts you as a native. The shooting was in Vologda. For the three days we not only worked, but also rested, arranged a kind of cultural promenade around the city, and were inspired by the views of nature and temples. Despite the difficult working conditions in the cold and in the rain, we made amazing shots!
— Features of modelling in Russia?
— I have worked in three Russian cities: in Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg and Moscow. I can say for certain that earnings are significantly higher in Moscow, there is also more filming. There is more creativity in St. Petersburg (compared to commerce). And in Novosibirsk there is a slot in the market — the models have a job here, but for a narrow circle of already proven models.
— Not so long ago you worked in Thailand — how is it now?
— There was a lot of work, even more casting, and all this in the heat of +35 degrees. For the first two weeks as a native Siberian, I confess, I almost melted! They are very fond of white-skinned models there and keeping their pallor from the sun was the most important task. The modelling industry literally boils in Bangkok, and not only from the heat, but also from the advanced advertising market and marketplaces.
— What would you never star in?
— In erotic content.
— How many books do you have?
— Two: modelling and acting.
— Modelling in three words is?
— Genetic, roulette, purposefulness.
— Who do you want to work with and where?
— If we talk about modelling, then at some point I had a reassessment of the meaning of such a thing as success, and I’m not chasing brands and covers right now. In general, there is no such ardent desire for popularity and for large-scale viewing of one’s face in advertisements. Now I am striving to implement my projects: the channel “Psychology in fashion” and the project “Kitchen speaks”. I am a psychologist by education, and I am interested in such a phenomenon as dialogue. I’m also planning to go into directing, maybe someday I’ll be able to exhibit my work at the Beat Film Festival.
Text by K. Mironova
Photo provided by E. Shabalova
