'I'm against any dieting': Supermodel Emma Stern Nielsen, 24, opens up about her realistic approach to food and exercise - and admits 'you can never satisfy everyone' in the industry

  • Danish model Emma Stern Nielsen is the new face of Australian label Seafolly 
  • The 24-year-old was scouted just three years ago at the age of 21  
  • She has graced the pages of French and Italian Vogue and worked for Guess
  • The model takes over from Australian model Jess Hart as the face of Seafolly
  • Here, she chats to Femail about the industry and her approach to health 

By Laura House and Matilda Rudd For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 21:25 EDT, 9 July 2017 | Updated: 21:25 EDT, 9 July 2017

Supermodel Emma Stern Nielsen, 24, has graced the pages of French and Italian Vogue and modelled for a host of international designers including Guess and Calvin Klein.

And now the Danish beauty has taken over from Jess Hart as the new face of Australian swimwear label Seafolly. 

Emma, who has only been modelling for three years, was scouted at 21 in Copenhagen and credits her late entrance into the industry for her realistic approach to health and fitness.

'I now find it to be an advantage - maybe I missed out on some opportunities but it's better to be older and more mature,' Emma told Daily Mail Australia. 

Supermodel Emma Stern Nielsen, 24, has graced the pages of French and Italian Vogue and modelled for a host of international designers including Guess and Calvin Klein

Supermodel Emma Stern Nielsen, 24, has graced the pages of French and Italian Vogue and modelled for a host of international designers including Guess and Calvin Klein

The Danish beauty has taken over from Jess Hart as the new face of Australian swimwear label Seafolly

The Danish beauty has taken over from Jess Hart as the new face of Australian swimwear label Seafolly

'You know your body and personality and you know your limits. I went through the whole teenage thing.

'I'm against any dieting and what works for you is very individual. It's better I started later - my body is very natural. I always did a lot of sports and ate normal amounts of healthy food.

'For me it's all about finding the right balance and it's about common sense - everything is allowed. When I was a kid I played a lot of soccer and handball so I'm not into yoga.

'I like the action. A good run clears your mind.' 

Emma, who has only been modelling for three years, was scouted at 21 in Copenhagen and credits her late entrance into the industry for her realistic approach to health and fitness

Emma, who has only been modelling for three years, was scouted at 21 in Copenhagen and credits her late entrance into the industry for her realistic approach to health and fitness

'I'm against any dieting and what works for you is very individual. It's better I started later - my body is very natural. I always did a lot of sport and ate normal healthy food,' she said

'I'm against any dieting and what works for you is very individual. It's better I started later - my body is very natural. I always did a lot of sport and ate normal healthy food,' she said

Emma, who grew up as a tomboy with football and handball taking up the majority of her spare time, said she was first scouted at 15 but, at that point, had no interest in modelling. 

'I thought there was no way I was going to do it,' she said.

'Being in front of a camera sounded like the worst thing but then I got scouted again [at 21] and I thought I might as well try it or it is never going to happen.'

Despite her enviable physique and confidence, the swimwear model admits it's not easy to be in front of the camera.

Despite her enviable physique and confidence, the swimwear model admits it's not easy to be in front of the camera

Despite her enviable physique and confidence, the swimwear model admits it's not easy to be in front of the camera

'It's not a natural thing to be in front of the camera and it takes a lot to be super sexy or confident when you're not naturally outgoing,' she said

'It's not a natural thing to be in front of the camera and it takes a lot to be super sexy or confident when you're not naturally outgoing,' she said

'It's not a natural thing to be in front of the camera and it takes a lot to be super sexy or confident when you're not naturally outgoing,' she said. 

'I always just focus on the photographer and me.'

Emma said that while she was once 'very aware' of how she looked at all times, she now understands her look won't be right for everyone.

'You can never satisfy everyone - for some people you're too skinny and others too curvy,' she said. 

'You can never satisfy everyone - for some people you're too skinny and others too curvy,' she said

'You can never satisfy everyone - for some people you're too skinny and others too curvy,' she said

Emma said that while she was once 'very aware' of how she looked at all times, she now understands her look won't be right for everyone

Emma said that while she was once 'very aware' of how she looked at all times, she now understands her look won't be right for everyone

Emma, who also has interests in architecture and furniture design, flew to Australia for a stunning beach shoot for Seafolly in Noosa, Queensland, in May. 

'I travel a lot so I knew Seafolly as a longstanding brand,' Emma said.

'I'm now able to give a little bit of my personality.'

Emma is now one of many high profile models who have fronted the popular swimwear brand, including Gigi Hadid and Victoria's Secret beauties Bridget Malcolm and Shanina Shaik. 

Comments 46

Share what you think

  View all

The comments below have not been moderated.

  View all

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.