photo: Hamish Kippen
Makeup: Claudine Baltazar (Elite)
styling: Jessie Matsen (Artist Group)

Featured Model

Natalia Gontcharova

Agency  Giovanni (Toronto)

Hometown  North York (Toronto) ON

Background  Ukranian/Russian

Modelling Since  About 2/3 years ago, but have only started working full time in the past year.

Age  19

Height  5'10" (177 cm)

Hair  Warm Brown

Eyes  Piercing Green

Discovered  By my previous agency.

Best Modelling Moment  There are countless moments, and I enjoy every moment of modelling and every opportunity that I am given. I love the industry and everything to do with it and feel truly blessed for being able to do what I love.

Awkward Modelling Moment  During Spring '08 Fashion Week. For one of the shows my dress was not tightened properly and it was slipping off while I was on the runway. I fixed it and continued my walk as if nothing happened.

Favourite Market  I have yet to experience all the different markets. I definitely loved Thailand, it was very laid back my agency was amazing. I worked quite a lot, and hopefully will be going back to the Asian market soon. I am also really excited to experience the European industry next year.

Favourite Model  Gisele Bundchen she looks healthy and gorgeous, looking up to very successful models motivates me and gets me working harder.

Most Embassing song on your iPod  Wannabe – Spice Girls... heh love them.

Also represented by

Giovanni (Montréal)

CHIC (Sydney)

IZ Representation (Bangkok)