IN HER FAD
CAREFREE YET FAB
words | f lor magaway
PHOTOGRAPHY : NORRIES MENDOZA MAKE-UP : JERRY CONSULTA STYLIST : RICCI CALZADO HAIR STYLIST : IWA AJINOMOTO
Towering and tan , Alaiza Malinao has the vision and confidence to have what it takes to be a top model . Like the Boho style though , she remains cool amid rigorous exercise and stressful modeling life . She says that photoshoots can be tiring but you have to find a way to enjoy at work . She loves working with people and deals with criticisms with ease . She ’ s naturally bubbly and describes herself as crazy behind the cam but completely immersed and focused when at work . She started with Asia ’ s Next Top Model Cycle 4 and moving up to higher grounds .
1 . What was the most remarkable experience that you had in Asia ’ s Next Top Model Cycle 4 ? Well , I really had fun with the girls and had the chance to travel around Asia . And since we stayed in one house , I had the chance to learn the cultures of different girls .
2 . What are your career plans ? I ’ d probably try modeling abroad since I have already gotten used to the professional modeling routines in Manila . I have to break the routine . I ’ d like to start in Asia first then off I go to the U . S . You see , modeling abroad will also be a way for me to grow as a person so I ’ d like to work with different people , standards and cultures .
3 . What were the greatest challenges in modeling that you encountered ? I guess , it is being perfect in the eyes of stylists and critics . I ’ ve got to prove that people did not make a mistake in choosing me for some projects . I also have to withstand criticisms and face them with courage .
4 . How do you prepare yourself for photoshoots ? I drink coffee to keep my energy high . I also put lotion to make my skin look healthy and smooth .
5 . What are the beauty essentials that you bring for outdoor photoshoots or when you travel ? I always bring moisturizer and lotion . My skin is dry so I need to
hydrate it to keep it glowing . Moisturizers really help to keep my skin soft although I need to research more about the best way to ease skin dryness .
6 . Do you use special skin formulations ? No . I just use Johnson ’ s and Celeteque . I want to look tan to be unique so I also use Nivea Bronze and Protect . In modeling , it ’ s a big advantage if you have a fair skin but being tan makes me a stand out so I use Nivea Bronze and Protect .
7 . What do you like most about Boho style ? I like Boho because it does not need a lot of styling . I can just be myself … carefree yet fab .
8 . Do you have special diet ? No . I just avoid eating at fast food . My every meal plate is also free from processed food . At home , I stay away from fried food and indulge in a lot of vegetables .
9 . What kind of exercise do you do ? I do high-intensity exercise . It ’ s like circuit but the difference is that you have different training everyday .
10 . What is your advice to those who aspire to be a model ? First , they have to enjoy modeling at the same time they have to be careful with their decisions . They should not also be too trusting . The modeling world can be harsh with all the expectations and criticisms so one must be strong and have the courage to face all of these .
Like the hippie style , try to keep your cool when the road gets tough . Get a bit crazy at times and like Alaiza , you ’ ve just got to be yourself . The people around you will always have something negative to say so just imagine yourself while dancing with the wind in your favorite free- spirited outfit to wrap up your day with the festive gypsy mood .
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