photography by: kenny muzzey pher. I was there for one day and I was just like ‘wow’! “
just love that part of it.” So you really get to be a whole different character in an aspect right?
We also hear that you were a basketball player when you were younger. How was the transition from basketball player and student to model?
“Exactly. Like with Victoria’s Secret PINK. You learn about the PINK girl and try to really portray that in photos. It’s a little bit like acting in a sense.”
“Yeah! You know it just wasn’t for me because I was doing modeling, being a full time student and then doing modeling as well. It was just a lot! So I had to make a choice between modeling or basketball. I just love modeling; it was my dream profession so I chose that.”
If you weren’t modeling what would you be doing?
Do you ever miss basketball?
“I think all the current angels are just gorgeous. They’re all amazing. I look at them for inspiration and the hard work and dedication that goes into being a Victoria’s Secret angel.”
“I do! Every time I see a basketball I just want to start playing! I watch a lot of games and try to go to as many as I can. I go watch the Knicks a lot!” Maybe you can go catch a Chicago Bulls game sometime here in Chicago! “That would be awesome! I’d love that.” Was there any one thing that made you want to become a model? “I think it was the idea of transforming into someone different than normal. You know, I’m a very down to earth girl. I don’t wear fancy clothes; I don’t wear a lot of make up or do my hair. When you’re on set though, you just become this different person, you feel so amazing and you really create something beautiful. I
“I really love interior design. Or even furniture design!” Do you have an all time favorite angel?
This is your third year as an angel now. What is the best advice the other models have given you? “My first year in the show I got advice from Adriana Lima. She said, “Just have fun!” and I love that. I think if you’re having fun it shines through. At the end of the day you can’t be concerned with the way you look, you just have to have fun with it!” Learn more about Elsa Hosk and Victoria’s Secret PINK by visiting www.facebook.com/vspink , following VS PINK on www.twitter.com/vspink and instagram.com/vspink.
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