Guest Kid Model: Itan Joy
Itan Joy is a mix of two cultures. She was born from a Filipino father, Erick Mateo and an Ukranian mother, Elsa. She is now 7 years old and lives in Milan, Italy.
Here's a quick interview from her dad:
How did you get your big break into modelling?
Her mother brought her to one of the famous talent/modelling agencies in Italy, the B-Talent Scout last September 2012. And from then on, she started receiving calls for catalogues and projects.
How old is Itan Joy when you started modelling?
Itan started modelling at the age of 4.
What was your first modelling job?
Her first modelling job is for the brand IANA, for a catalogue.
Do you have a favourite project or shoot?
Armani Junior, Missoni and Benetton
What are your hobbies other than modelling?
She loves singing aside from modelling. She likes "Love me like you do"
What do you want to be when you grow up?
She wants to be a doctor someday.
What is your favorite subject in school? Mathematics
Favorite film? Frozen
Favorite cartoon character? Elsa (Just like her mother's name)
She also appeared on a popular afternoon show on RaiDue (Rai 2) Italian TV, "Detto Fatto", as one of the child models. Not to mention having participated at The Best Models in Europe.
Among the brands she had modelled were:
Iana, Benetton, Primigi, Cycleband, OVS Kids, Brums, Missoni
Soon she will appear on the Armani Junior collection.
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