My biggest concern was stepping out of my parents’ shadows. By just being me and pursuing my dreams, I believe I have done that to an extent. I have also accepted the fact that no matter what I do or don’t, people will always have an opinion. I have learnt to just do what I love, keep going forward and surround myself with the people who I care about and support me.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST MODELLING EXPERIENCE? HOW DID IT HELP YOU AS A MUSICIAN AND A YOUNG WOMAN GROWING UP?
When I was younger, I was definitely more shy and introverted than I am now, but modelling, fashion and photography fascinated me in ways I could not describe. I just knew it was something I wanted to pursue.
I used to do shoots with mum when I was younger and along the way, I became comfortable in front of the camera. I started modelling independently when I was 14, I remember being a little awkward and shy at first but after being around the crew and getting to know everyone, modelling became second nature to me. It took some time (for me) to learn my best angles and poses but I will say that it’s something I’ll always enjoy doing.
I think modelling has helped me better portray the characters in the songs I create because it is similar to acting where I get to embody the person I want to portray and show the story I want to tell.
DID YOUR MODEL MUM TEACH YOU ANYTHING ABOUT TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN AND APPEARANCE?
My mum never forgets to remind me that proper cleansing after shoots is essential to caring for my skin. While I enjoy wearing make-up, I was never someone who would wear it if I didn’t need to. I’ve also learnt that eating healthy and drinking plenty of water also counts (as caring for my skin).