May it be catwalk or sidewalk, Elegance is a must: Claudiu Dumitriu

Q&A
By Tiff of HERZEN Lifestyle Team

Height - 1.80
Nationality - Romanian
Hometown – Craiova, Romania
Birthday - 25/09/1983


1. When and how did you start modeling?
Claudiu - First of all i start 6 year ago in Bucharest in Romania , until then never imagine myself doing any modeling job.

2. What's the best thing about being a model?
Claudiu - You can always travel and meet new people go to many parties .

3. What differs modeling from other careers?
Claudiu - It is one of the jobs that do not have to go daily in a work program and offers many possibilities

4. Name a few people in the fashion industry who have become one of your closest friends.
Claudiu - I have many friends in the fashion world but does not want to give names.

5. What countries have you been to?[for work]
Claudiu - Like I said above I had the opportunity to work and to visit these countries Dubai, Singapore, Copenhagen Denmark, Milan Italy, London United Kingdom, Lisbon Portugal, Paris France, Hamburg-Berlin
Germany,Istambul- TURKEY.
-wow, you've been around a lot!

6. What are the 3 projects/jobs you've done which you consider the best?
Claudiu - I did a fashion editorial for Italian Vogue edition for men and other collaborations with companies like Lee Cooper, Polo Garage,Fujitsu Siemen, Garnier,L'oreal Paris, Dior, Etro.
-pretty impressive.

7. Who's your favorite model?
Claudiu - My favorite model is Karl Lindman
-very gorgeous man!

8. What's your personal style when dressing up?
Claudiu - very elegant and appealing at the same time so untouchable.
-exquisite!we love your taste!

9. What's your best asset?
Claudiu - Im a simple guy who has something different that can not be said in words only is observed.

10. What's your message to those aspiring models?
Claudiu - Fight for your dreams but do not become dreamers.


We totally dig Claudiu's being elegant and reserved, his style is very intense that we can't help but to feature him here because we want you all to see for yourself why we think this fine man Claudiu is our chosen one in this blog entry. To Claudiu, Thank you again for being very nice and participative in this interview, we know you deserve all the beautiful things that come in your way.

[Photos from his account]_

We want you: China Yoo

Q&A
By Tiff of HERZEN Lifestyle Project

Height - 5'9
Nationality - Chinese
Hometown - Manila
Birthday – April 23 1985

1.When and how did you start modeling?
China - i started modeling when i was 18 years old.

2.What's the best thing about being a model?
China - freedome to explore everything and make ideas into real life. - (sounds amazing)

3.How did modeling changed your life?
China - it gave me a whole different perspective about life and opend my mind to new things to improve myself.

4.What countries have you been to?[for work]
China - europe. hawaii, china malaysia, singapore, thailand, philippines, australia, hongkong and vietnam – (wow you've been around)

5.What are the 3 projects/jobs you've done which you consider the best?
China - fashion tv international, supermodel of the world. miss world malaysia. - (Impressive!)

6.Who's your favorite model?
China - none..

7.What's your personal style when dressing up?
China - classy eleagnt and unreveiling.

8.What's your best asset?
China - face and legs.

9.What's your advice to those aspiring models?
China - know yourself before u get into something u cant handle. - (got it!)

China brings back the Asians in the map because of her distinct features. We know she'll reach success in no time, we will always support you China Yoo!

[Photos from her account]_

Spell Guapo: Thiago Lazzarato

Q&A
By Tiff Tamayo of HERZEN Lifestyle Team

Height – 1.88
Nationality – Brazilian
Hometown – Rio de Janeiro
DOB – September 10, 1984

1.How did you become a model?
Thiago - Well, my dear mother push me since i was 15 then i was thinking that she was completely insane cos i could never imagine myself doing any modeling job in that time. But she was enough persistent to convince me. - (we have thank your mother for this!now the fashion industry have you!)

2.When did you become a model?
Thiago - I did my first test shooting when i was just 15, but i was just an aspirant i wasn`t professional in that time, my father just let me inside in this profession at all when i finished my high school. then with 18 i start work in Brazil doing the shows and getting my first jobs. With 19 years old i did my first international trip to London, then since that time i`m keeping traveling around the world, working with passion, cos i really like my job.

3.What's the best experience you've ever had from modeling?
Thiago - Oh bro, for sure the best experience ever it was to know my girlfriend. She`s polish and i met her in Seoul in 2006. If wasn`t by modeling may we could never meet each other... She`s the most important thing in my life. Then for me the best experience it was to know my girl. About parties, drugs, crazy stories about orgies or sex doesn`t make part of my life, i`m quiet of far from these things... my life is pretty "normal" as everyone being a model or not. -(aww!this is the best thing we've heard so far...you are the sweetest!)

4.If you're not a model, what would you be doing right now?
Thiago - Journalism in Brazil. That`s one of the things i still would like to do. i hope i can. -(we will support you!)

5.What countries have you been to?(for work)
Thiago - England, France, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Greece, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. -(wow, you've been around!)

6.Who's your favorite model?
Thiago - GISELE, THE BEST. - (TOTALLY!)

7.What's the best thing about being a model?
Thiago - i cant tell you that everyday i discover i new thing that make me think that is the best thing about being a model. For now what i like the most is learn as much i can from each country that i have been, learn the language, the culture, the history.. whatever... i`m in Bangkok right now and here is the city that i really fall in love. i really like this place, it`s so peaceful.. i feel very well here. -

8.What's your personal style when dressing up?
Thiago - simple n comfortable with Jeans n t-shirt, basic is the best. (we agree!)

9.What's your best asset?
Thiago - watches and sunglasses I`m crazy about.

10.What's your advice to those aspiring models?
Thiago - If you know you can, try and show that`s is possible! Believe in yourself give your best and good luck!


It was past 5am when this interview was conducted and we are very grateful that Thiago was really nice to still take time to answer this with all his heart. Our heart goes out to you our dear Thiago!


[photos from his account]

From Norway with love: Marianne Rusten

Q&A
By Tiff of HERZEN Lifestyle Team

Height - 175
Nationality - Norwegian
Hometown - Flisa
Birthday - 23/11/1990


1.When and how did you start modeling?
Marianne - I started when i was seventeen, it was a photographer who found me on a model's site on internet, and ask me if I want to take some pictures, and after that the whole thing started.

2.What's the best thing about being a model?
Marianne - to do something different every time, so many ideas and inspiration. And for every photo shoot you do some thing new, different and crazy. He-he. And I do love traveling and see some new things. I love meeting all the other people, models, photographer, designer and you name it. - (now modeling sounds really fun!)

3.How did modeling changed your life?
Marianne - My life are not so changed after I started modeling, but as a person I have change, I never give up and I alwas give the best of myself. Then I also have become a stronger person, I think the reason is when you travel so much alone and meeting new people you need to have faith and to be strong! - ( we agree with you, keep the faith and stay strong!)

4.What countries have you been to?[for work]
Marianne - at work I only have been in Norway, but I hope sweeden become the next countries, I really love the country over there!

5. What's the most interesting job you've done so far?
Marianne - Oslo goes hollywoof -a charity and fashion show with guide dogs worth a half million!! The income went to blind people. - (aww, this is so cute and it has a good purpose too!cheers to you!)


6.Who's your favorite model?
Marianne - Magdalena Frackowiak! no one is so beautiful as her. - (such a beauty!)

7.What's your personal style when dressing up?
Marianne - stylish and beautiful

8.What's your best asset?
Marianne - I own a warm heart and judge no one, I give everyone a chance. And I really have some nice eyes. The boys love them ;) Thanks mom! - (we love you for this :) )

9.What's your message to those aspiring models?
Marianne - Never give up, smile and be happy. Dare to do thing!! Take some risk, be strong and faithful. But at the same time, promise to be careful!


Marianne is really sweet and nice, we love how she answered wholeheartedly in our interview. Marianne, we wish you success in your career and we will always support you!


[Photos from her account]_

Fresh face: Tiago Costa

Q&A
By Tiff Tamayo
of HERZEN Lifestyle Project

Height – 1.78
Nationality – Brazilian
Hometown – Viamão, Brazil
DOB – July 12 1990

1.How did you become a model?
Tiago - Well. I never had thought about to be a model. One day, I met a booker of the São Paulo, Brazil. So, I thought about it and He come until Porto Algre, capital of my state, and he took some pic (poles)of me. After, I was accept at agence e I moved to live in São Paulo. There where everything started.

2.When did you become a model?
Tiago - I started to model at march 4 of 2009.

3.What's the best experience you've ever had from modeling?
Tiago - I think it was when I traveled to Parati, in Rio de Janeiro state, to take some pictures for a jeans campain.

4.If you're not a model, what would you be doing right now?
Tiago - Before everything, I was studying to do administration of exterior comercio at university of here (Porto Alegre).

5.What countries have you been to?(for work)
Tiago - Unfortunatly I never traveled for outside of Brazil. - (We know you will be all over the the globe soon!you're young and have so much potential!)

6.Who's your favorite model?
Tiago - I think the top model Evandro Soldati. I think he's my favorite model in time. - (Evandro Soldati rocks our socks!he's the best!)

7.What's your personal style when dressing up?
Tiago - Well. I'm finding my personal style. Because I'm in transition, from teen to a man. 

8.What's your best asset?
Tiago - I can do various characters.

9.What's your advice to those aspiring models?
Tiago - Be yourself. You must study, research, keep up about moda's world and you must have fun doing your job. Take care of your body, it's your working tool. -(We agree!)

Thank you Tiago for fully participating in the interview. Hope you could visit in the Philippines soon, we believe in your potentials and we know one day you'll reach the top!

[Photos from Tiago Costa]

Turntable Boss: DJ Shidy Moss

Q&A
By Tiff Tamayo of HERZEN Lifestyle Project

Real Name - Rashidy Mostafah
Genre - dutch-house, progressive house
Management - Spinach Records, Jakarta
DOB – 12/18/77

1.How long have you been a dj already?
Dj Shidy Moss- have been spinning for 5 years but turn professional and full-time dj for 4 years now.

2.What's the best thing about being a dj?
Dj Shidy Moss - best thing is that i enjoy the tunes i played and seeing the crowd dancing and having fun makes it even better..

3.What influenced your music and style?
Dj Shidy Moss - Drawing inspirations from luminaries such as Josh Wink, Laurent Garnier, Sven Vath, Ricardo Villalobos, Gabriel and Dresden. And my style is to entertain the crowd and make them have loads of fun. - [truly a quality of a real entertainer]

4.If given a chance, to whom would you like to have a colaboration with?
Dj Shidy Moss - Laurent Garnier, Sven Vath, Ricardo Villalobos

5.What equipment do you use?
Dj Shidy Moss - the usual Pioneer CDJ1000MK3 but now i have start using the newly Pioneer CDJ900 and CDJ2000.. really had fun using the new CDJs..

6.What countries have you been to?(for work)
Dj Shidy Moss - I have played in BKK, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Jakarta, Bandung and mostly top niche clubs in Spore..

7.What was the best event you've been to?
Dj Shidy Moss - Apart from Zoukout which still be the best.. I did and organised ASIA DANCETINATION last december in Spore with 15 top Indonesian DJs playing at a 12 hours festivals.. It was a great event tho..

8.Who's your favorite dj?
Dj Shidy Moss - my favourite will always be Ricardo Villalobos

9.What's your message to all those who aspire to be a dj?
Dj Shidy Moss - be yourself and entertain!! As its not easy to please thousands of crowd but easy being called a DJ!! - [enough said, this is why we think you're awesome!]


He's such an awesome DJ, we will always support you in entertaining people! Thank you for answering our questions!We wish you the best!

check him out @
http://asiadancetination.com/

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=197010948823&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shidy-Moss/136759539443?ref=ts#/pages/Shidy-Moss/136759539443?v=wall&ref=ts

[Photos from his account]_

Hail the new queen: Kirsten Loreen

Q&A
By Tiff Tamayo of Herzen Lifestyle Team

HEIGHT - 174
NATIONALITY - American
HOMETOWN - Seattle Washington
DOB - February 24th 1989


1. When did you start modeling? 

Kristen - I've been modeling since I was about 17 but only the past year I've been modeling full time. 

2. How did you start modeling?

Kristen - I was scouted by my manager when I was 14, but I wasn't tall enough to model then. I remember she brought me to the Ford super model of the world contest at my local mall. I ended up being chosen as a finalist locally and standing next to everyone else I was at least 3-4 inches shorter (but probably also 3-4 years younger)! She kept in contact with me and when I was 17 I was also signed by a local agency in Seattle. 

3. What countries have you been to?(for work)

Kristen - Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Greece. (Of course also in the US, I've modeled in Seattle and Los Angeles)

I have my sights set on Australia and Singapore for my next travels! :) - (we wish you the best!)

4. What do you love about modeling?

Kristen - I love traveling, meeting new people and getting to see new countries. :) I also think that modeling is a lot harder on a person than many people think. It's not easy, being in different countries alone, not speaking the language and being away from everyone you know. It's hard sometimes and makes you learn a lot about your self. I've learned so much while traveling and that's another huge reason why I love it. 

5. What's the most interesting job you've done so far?

Kristen - Hmm...that's kind of a hard question. I would probably say it would be a recent job that I did here in Thailand (where I am currenty) for a swim wear calendar. There was tons of press following us around and video taping everything. I think they even put it on chanel V and fashion tv. There were a lot of things about the job that I didn't really like, but I think that might add to the fact of it being an interesting job!

6. Who's your favorite model or the model you look up to?

Kristen - Strangely, I don't really have a favorite model. A lot of people say I look similar to Lily Cole and I like the fact that she has made it really big while having such a unique look (the round face, red hair and freckles). 

7. What do you think is your best asset?

Kristen - I would say my hair.I say my hair though because I think having short hair kind of sets me apart from every other model. I feel like every model has long hair and girls are afraid they won't be feminine with out it. I still feel sexy and girly with short hair and I like the fact that it makes me stand out from the croud. - (and we will always love you rockin' that hair!)

8. What's your message for those aspiring models?

Kristen - Find a great manager. One that really knows the business and believes in you. Even if things don't go great at first, keep going and trying. I think this business is all about luck and timing. If now isn't the right time, tomorrow might be! But I also think having a back up plan in case modeling doesn't work out is very important. - (we firmly agree!)


Indeed Kirsten's one of the sweetest!With that look plus the good attitude you have, we know you'll be on top. We wish you the best in your career!

visit her blog! @ http://www.pathofapisces.blogspot.com

[Photos from her account]_

It's a Frenzy: Michele Marinozzi

Q&A
By Tiff Tamayo of Herzen Lifestyle Team

Height - 186 cm
Nationality - Italian
Hometown - east coast of Italy,Montegranaro(AP)
Birthday - 07/03/1977


1. How did you start modeling?
Michele - I did start modeling because 7 year ago I won Elite model look in Milan ... -(cool!)

2. When did you start modeling?
Michele - I did start 7 years ago for join .

3. What's the best project you've done so far?
Michele - I did some project like make famous show or campain around the world and became famous.

4. What's the most challenging job you've ever done?
Michele - I did professional ciclist and runned for 20 years before.

5. What countries have you been to?(for work)?
Michele - For modeling I been only in Milan and Seoul(korea) 2 time.

6. Who's your favorite model or the model you look up to?
Michele - My favourite topmodel men is 'Giabiconi.' and girl 'Adriana Lima and Anna B.barros. - (such sexy models!)

7. Did modeling change your life?how?
Michele - Still not changed my life modeling... just to known new people and to learn englisc!

8. What's your message for those aspiring models?
Michele - You try modeling you can travel and join yourself around the world...


Michele is a gentleman throughout, we know that this is one of the things that brought you success. Elite Milan did a great job in choosing you, we wish you the best!
[Photos from his account]_

Go Loco Over Layssa Quirino

LAYSSA NAYARA QUIRINO

HEIGHT - 1.84
NATIONALITY - BRAZILIAN
HOMETOWN - PONTALINA- GOIANIA/GOIAS
BIRTHDAY - 31/03/1988


Q&A
By Tiff of HERZEN Lifestyle Team

1. When did you start modeling?
Layssa - I started when i was 17, in 2005.

2. How did you start modeling?
Layssa - I started to be a model, acctually with some competition when i was 16, but i didnt want to stop my college, and also because i was playing volleyball, but when i was 17, i was in the university and one guy ask me to do some pictures, i went to sao paulo to do it and visit some agencies, and one of the agencies , called me back to be in sao paulo, so i accepted :)....it was in 2005!!

3. What countries have you been to?(for work)
Layssa - i have been Germany( munich), Thailand( bangkok), Phillippinnes ( manila), Turkey( istanbul), Singapore, and now im going to Malasya ( KL) - (we're grateful that you've been here!)

4. What do you love about modeling?
Layssa - the thing that i like to work as a model, its the opportunity to travel, meet diferent people, thats the thing i love :) open your mind :) be different personality in your shootings :) - (very professional!we love it!)

5. What's the most interesting job you've done so far?
Layssa - fashion shows, its nice and powerfull , when u walk in the stage, with a good music, nice clothes or diferent , i dont know i got some strong energie :P.... -(we know right!we get energy from your beauty!)


6. Who's your favorite model or the model you look up to?
Layssa - Gisele Büdchen, she is the first, but not just because of that, but because i can feel that she loves what she does, and she grow up because she always keep professional and simpatic :)

7. What do you think is your best asset?
Layssa - im really open person, i guess, im very easy to be friend and i love to make friends :)

8. What's your message for those aspiring models?
Layssa - Be a model, its wonderful as much u keep your principle and your family base, u can do whatever u want!! :)...the model life also give u everything from the bad or good side, if u know how to control and choose the good way for you, you are gonna be happy :), always with a smile, be simpatic and keep humble, u ll learn and u ll have the most fun in your life, a lot of history to tell for your family, friends and the people :)....CHEERS:)


Layssa is really nice and sincere with her words when she answered this that's why we're really grateful of having her featured here. We will always support you!


[Photos from her account]_

The First Boy: Paweł Bednarek

Height - 183
Nationality - polish
Hometown - Warsaw
Birthday - 21.09.1986

Q&A
by Tiff of HERZEN Lifestyle Team.

1. When did you start modeling?
Pawel - april 2007

2. How did you start modeling?
Pawel - no cinderella story, sorry - friends told me i'd do well and i didn't really believe it but i just sent the application forms to warsaw agencies. they didn't want me at first cause i was still too short (when i was 18) but then i grew a little bit and got a really nice test shoot with a polish photographer Marek Pietron I worked with many times and that booked me my first job through the british agency FM for TOPMAN - direct booking in Brussels. I was really excited.

3. What countries have you been to?(for work)
Pawel - Germany, UK, USA, France, Italy, South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Spain, Austria, Belgium

4. What do you love about modeling?
Pawel - travelling of course but at the same point i kinda hate it because traveling is a must not a choice if you want to be a model

5. What's the most interesting job you've done so far?
Pawel - I really enjoyed one editorial I shot in Berlin as one of my first jobs. me and an austrian female model were wearing really freaky styled clothes and walking around Alexanderplatz just as if we were tourists from Mars, having a hot-dog in a meantime and being stared at by local subcultures.

6. Who's your favorite model or the model you look up to?
Pawel - I really like Sasha Pivovarova - she's extraordinary beautiful and for a male model I think Cole Mohr - such a cool boyish expression - (we love him too!)

7. What do you think is your best asset?
Pawel - I'm smart ;) - (very sexy answer indeed!)

8. What's your message for those aspiring models?
Pawel - Don't make it a must to succeed - just have fun.


1st Option | Copenhagen Denmark, Elite Milan | Milan Italy, FM Agency London | London United Kingdom, It's Models | Seoul South Korea, L'agence Lisboa | Lisbon Portugal, Major Model Management | Paris France, Next Model Management | New York United States, Orange Model Agency Warsaw | Warsaw Poland, Tempo Models | Vienna Austria, Viva Models | Berlin Germany, Traffic Agency | Madrid, Spain


Pawel is one of the most interesting models we've encountered that's why we chose him as the very first person to be featured here. We always loved your look and wits!cheers to your success Pawel!

[Photos from his account]