Model Ira Malachyn
photo Michał Gawior
(Ukraine)
Can you tell us a little about you? I'm Ira, and I' m 19 years old. I was born in a small village in Ukraine. I have always been a very active and curious girl and always dreamed about better life. From the very beginning I always felt that my place was in the big city, full of life and opportunities for self-improvement. Furthermore, my mom always said that the small village we are from is not really a place for me, because of the capacity and ambitions I had. . At the age of 14, I left my home and relocated to Poland alone. Thus, since my early years I know what exactly autonomy means. Personally I love dogs, books, travels and mountains. I have two older brothers and wonderful parents who are first of all my friends, but also my great support. Despite of their little abilities they have done a lot for me and helped me to end up where I am now and have what I have today. I enjoy meeting new people and communicate with them but also sometimes I prefer to stay alone and to reflect about my life. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be? Initially I wanted to highlight a couple of qualities, but no. I rather wish to improve myself than to change... Every single day I discover myself more and more, so it's very likely that the qualities I mentioned wouldn't be relevant on the day this interview will be published. How did you start modelling? For as long as I can remember I always loved to be photographed (my dad and brothers even joked and never understood the reason I needed so many photos). I loved to pose as well as to take photos (but then I realized that the first one is my real passion). I was posting photos to my instagram and one day I got an offer for TFP shooting from a photographer, then another one and another one... and somehow it turned into something more serious. Through this cooperation, I began to implement my ideas and did it every time better. Eventually it gave me the opportunity to work as a model, to make a good portfolio and to start receiving my first offers from the model agencies. What do you think of the work as a model? Of course I love it, more than that, I aim to get a job like that. Jadore the process and the possibility to create, to meet interesting and artistic people. For me, it's not even a job but something more, it's a real joy. Most people don't take the modeling as a serious job, but they often forget that the picture we see as a result sometimes takes much more effort and time than it seems. What is your beauty regimen? Well, have a good sleep, inner harmony and self-love. I also keep an eye on my diet and train 3-4 times a week, lead an active lifestyle and prefer to walk. And if cosmetics then minimum of, cause I prefer to look more natural... What are your personal qualities which distinguish you from others? My ambivert nature and my sunny temperament, which allows me to take a better look at life no matter how difficult things may be. My kindness and probably some childish naivety about the kindness of other people. The ability to find something good and useful even in the saddest situations.I also hear from others that I am very conscientious notwithstanding my young age. .
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