Alessandra Ambrosio

Interviews: Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio & Sarah Doukas - Founder of Storm model agency She worked for Armani Exchange, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Close-up, Colcci, Emporio Armani, Enrico Coveri, Escada, Fendi, GAP, Gucci, Guess?, and many more. You saw her on the covers of Elle, Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and the list doesn't end there. Please welcome Alessandra Ambrosio (25), the Brazilian Supermodel, one of Victoria's Secret Angels. Author: Jonathan.L - Owner Models Observer March 2006
	* Alessandra, many people want to know about you. Who is Alessandra Ambrosio? Alessandra Ambrosio: I'm from Erexim in the south of Brazil. * How did you get involved with modeling? What was your big break? Alessandra Ambrosio: I won Elite Model Look in Brazil and then I shot the GUESS? Campaign as my first job in the USA. * Please describe a typical week in your life. Alessandra Ambrosio: This week! I was at my house in Florianopolis on Sunday then I flew to Los Angeles yesterday to shoot Victorias Secret, Tomorrow I will fly to Rio to shoot for Marie Claire and then I will travel to New York to shoot with Patrick Demarchelier. In between I have some phone interviews and I'm working with the architect on my new home in NYC. My mum and sister will arrive at the weekend so I'm excited!	Alessandra Ambrosio. Elite Models, Storm Models
	* How has your experience as Victoria's Secret Angel been so far? Alessandra Ambrosio: It's amazing. In the last 3 years I have been top the most beautiful places in the world and got to work with wonderful people. It's like a family with the other Angels and the crew. * What are your turns ons and offs? Alessandra Ambrosio: I love surfing and seeing bands - I'll be at Coachella in the Palm Desert in April and I'm just on the phone getting some tickets for Pearl Jam in June. The thing that is the hardest for me is being in airports and missing connections! * Are you a work out queen or just blessed with a perfect body? Alessandra Ambrosio: I work out with my Brazilain trainer Leandro- he invented the Brazilain Butt Lift which is a mix of samba,capoeira and aerobics. * What do your family and friends think of your profession? Alessandra Ambrosio: They support me through everything! * How has fame changed your life? Alessandra Ambrosio: I guess I have kids asking me for autographs when I'm tired and lining up for coffee in the airport which is a little embarrassing sometimes but I do my best! * Any exciting projects you have completed or having coming up? Alessandra Ambrosio: I was in Hawaii at the Kelly Slater surfing contest for MTV last month-it was AMAZING! Last week I went to Nassau to shoot a scene with Daniel Craig for the new James Bond movie. * So are you the adventurous or the stay at home type? Skydiving or watching a good movie on TV while sitting on the couch? Alessandra Ambrosio: I never watch TV! I will be on a board or jumping out of a plane anytime! * What would you see yourself doing in, say, in ten years time? Alessandra Ambrosio: On the beach drinking a caperina with the kids.
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	The Agent - Sarah Doukas * Sarah, please tell us about yourself, how many years do you work in the modeling industry? I have been working in the industry since 1983. I worked for Laraine Ashton as head booker for 5 years. I set up Storm from my bedroom in July of 1987. * Were the early days of Storm tough? Yes. Tough but wonderful. * Who are Storm's leading female models today? and male models? Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova, Ines Sastre, Carla Bruni, Monica Bellucci, Alessandra Ambrosio, Julia Stegner, Irina, Lily Cole, Behati Prinsloo, Felicity Gilbert... Markus Schenkenberg, Trent Ford, Ryan Burns, Ryan Scneider, Alex Beck, Sam Branson.	Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm model agency and one of the most successful agents worldwide. www.stormmodels.com
	* In order to succeed, every company needs a competitive advantage over it's rivals. What is Storm's advantage? Every business needs competition. It is very healthy. I am still enthusiastic about the business and this filters down to my staff. * You've discovered supermodel Kate Moss. How do you recognize a model's potential? Do you have a "special sense"? Yes. You just know when you see it. * Which main changes has the modelling industry passed through in the last 2 decades? Which of them were made by you? Pushing the boundaries of preconceived perceptions of what a model should be. i.e Height, weight, the look... Examples: Kate Moss, Devon Aoki, Sophie Dahl,... * What should a model remember and do in order to succeed? Always be professional and unbelievably nice. * Where do you see Storm 10 years from now? Hopefully, stronger and better than ever. * Special thanks to Ms. Thea Ingram, PR storm model agency, for arranging the interviews with Alessandra Ambrosio and Sarah Doukas. Interview with Joanna Krupa - "The sexiest swimsuit model" Interview with Ana Beatriz Barros modeling career