london model agency | new faces: april 2021 - part one

27 / 03 / 2021

April New Faces - Part 1

written by
Katie Barnes

Back again with some glorious new faces to introduce, we are so excited about the talent we have newly begun to represent that we couldn't fit it all in one post! Click here to see part two.

Let's kick things off with the lovely Alexandra Smith!

ALEXANDRA SMITH – MODEL

Alexandra started modelling at the age of 20 after winning a competition her boyfriend at the time put her up for.. of course she won! "I was really not expecting to win and was absolutely thrilled when I got signed to my first agency."

What brands have you worked with?

"I've worked for loads of boutique brands that I love. The bigger names would be Next, Casio, Charlotte Tilbury, Asos, Select Fashion, Kopparberg Uk, Smart Car, Alpro & L'Oreal."

What has been your favourite job so far?

"I love when I get to travel for a job! I was flown to Berlin for three days to film for the new Smart Car sharing App. The other actors/models were so friendly and the whole crew were amazing. I love the environment on set and being with a new team creating something. We all went out for dinner and a beer afterwards and it was such a great experience, I came back home beaming!"

Tell us about your funniest moment on set/in a casting..

"Ah I remember I went to a casting where they lined the talent up in rows and would ask us one by one to say something special or interesting about ourselves. I couldn't think of anything and blurted out "sometimes I pretend to be a cat". I got a bit of a funny reaction to that, they just went quiet and moved on. I surprisingly got the job though!"

What are your interests/hobbies outside of work?

"I have played the piano all my life so I always try and learn new songs and keep my mind going. I also paint - I used to work with oils but recently have been playing around with watercolours. I tend to paint animals and send them to my friends as gifts."

Do you have any advice for new models/actors?

"I guess it's common advice but just be confident of who you are and what you have to bring to the table. It can sometimes be a daunting environment that can push you down and make you feel insecure. If you're not picked for a job it's not because you are not good enough, you're just not right for their vision of that specific job. Something my Dad always says to me is "never give up, doesn't matter if you're 100." so here I am not giving up and neither should you!"

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