'I'm pretty comfortable stripping off': Sara Sampaio poses for a steamy shoot as she reveals she abandoned a maths degree to pursue modelling

By Jessica Rach For Mailonline

Published: 09:44 EST, 18 August 2016 | Updated: 13:26 EST, 18 August 2016

Her striking looks earned her a rightful place as a Victoria's Secret model alongside the likes of Adriana Lima.

And Sara Sampaio proved just why she continues to rise to fame, as she posed in a series of sizzling pictures.

Speaking to NET-A-PORTER.com's digital magazine The EDIT , the 25-year-old Portugese model gave an honest interview about her career so far. 

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Model behaviour: Sara Sampaio proved just why she continues to rise to fame, as she posed in a series of sizzling pictures

Model behaviour: Sara Sampaio proved just why she continues to rise to fame, as she posed in a series of sizzling pictures

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Despite regularly posing in her underwear for Victoria's Secret campaigns, the 5"8 star admitted that even she has body hang-ups.

She said: 'People need to realise that models get [professional] hair and makeup, incredible lighting, and we know how to pose. I've been doing this job for almost 10 years so I know how my body looks good from different angles. 

'But I don't look like that in real life. I'm like every other girl; there are things I wish I could change about my body, but I try not to think about them too much.' 

And despite her insecurities she isn't shy about doing nude shoots- as long as she's made to feel comfortable.

'Doing nude shots is all about the connection you have with the photographer': Speaking to NET-A-PORTER.com's digital magazine The EDIT , the 25-year-old Portugese model gave an honest interview about her career so far

'Doing nude shots is all about the connection you have with the photographer': Speaking to NET-A-PORTER.com's digital magazine The EDIT , the 25-year-old Portugese model gave an honest interview about her career so far

'I'm pretty comfortable stripping down to my underwear, as long as there's respect around me. 

'Doing nude shots is all about the connection you have with the photographer, nothing else. Some photographers make me feel super easy and I trust them, but there are some I don't even want to take my clothes off in front of.' 

But the brunette beauty, who is based in America, admits that she is still hurt by the occasional negative comment. 

'Dealing with negative comments is part of this job and I've had to develop a thick skin, though some days it's easier than others. You try not listen to the trolls online, but we're not robots. 

'I was really good at math, so I decided to do a degree in Advanced Mathematics', she revealed

'I was really good at math, so I decided to do a degree in Advanced Mathematics', she revealed

'Sometimes the comments really hurt us. I just try to love my body, to embrace who I am and really be the best version of myself. You have to know how much you're worth.'

And Sara, who is dating British Oxford grad Oliver Ripley who serves as CEO for The Ocean Group, admitted modelling isn't as easy as it looks.

'When I started modeling I didn't know anything about fashion, but I'd watched the Victoria's Secret Show – it was so spectacular and the women were so beautiful, it was something I wished I could do one day,' she said. 

'I'm pretty comfortable stripping down to my underwear, as long as there's respect around me', she explained

'I'm pretty comfortable stripping down to my underwear, as long as there's respect around me', she explained

'Now it's the highlight of my year, but I never realised it would be so much work and how tough it is to stay in your best shape. It's not as glam as it looks!'

And Sara possesses brains as well as beauty, abandoning a Maths degree aged 19 to follow her dream. 

'Before going to university I didn't know what I wanted to study, all I knew was that I was really good at math, so I decided to do a degree in Advanced Mathematics', she explained.

'I never planned to use it though. What I really wanted to do was act. I just did a small role in a movie, The Clapper [with Amanda Seyfried]. [Acting] is where I see my future.'

But despite her body being the envy of many-a-woman, Sara revealed she doesn't overdo it in the gym. 

'I don't work out every day, I don't think anyone should because your body needs rest. I usually exercise 2-3 times a week. 

'Sometimes I'll go to a class with the other Victoria's Secret models, but most of the time I like to hang out by myself,' she said.

To see The EDIT's full interview with Sara Sampaio click here or download the free EDIT app at the App store and Google Play.

Beautiful couple: Sara is dating British Oxford grad Oliver Ripley who serves as CEO for The Ocean Group

Beautiful couple: Sara is dating British Oxford grad Oliver Ripley who serves as CEO for The Ocean Group

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