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“ I was told that I would never be a model at my age or be successful in another country . Challenging myself became my mantra of life . The words “ YOU CAN ’ T ,” were permanently deleted from my vocabulary .”
~ Vaiva Tuckuviene
VAIVA TUCKUVIENE IS AN ENTRPENEUR , MODEL COACH , FASHION DESIGNER , FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER , PRODUCER OF FASHION SHOWS , AUTHOR , MODEL , AND CO-FOUNDER OF ZENSATIONS MAGAZINE .
She is based in Los Angeles and has twenty-five years of experience working with some of the world ’ s best modeling agencies and industry professionals . Vaiva ’ s modeling mother agency “ Vaiva Models ” and “ Vaiva Style ” has a pedigree that traces its roots back to the Baltic States , Lithuania , where she first established her modeling agency and fashion company in 1994 . For several years , her agency was an official representative of the Metropolitan Model Agency in Paris , France , and produced Metropolitan Top Model contests .
Vaiva has , for many years , collaborated with Fox Models International , a prominent scouting firm that introduces potential models to the finest global model management agencies : Elite , IMG , Wilhelmina , Ford , Trump Model Management , Marilyn Agency , Next Model Management , One Model Management and many others .
Vaiva ’ s first one-of-a-kind clothing store , “ Vaiva Style ,” was opened in Lithuania . Her clothing line was introduced in various fashion shows throughout Europe and USA , and has appeared on TV and in magazines . In 2001 , her company expanded to New York , and in 2009 , came the creation of her Los Angeles headquarters . In 2015 , Vaiva started her European “ Modeling Workshops by Vaiva Tuckuviene ” Tour . Modeling workshops by Vaiva is an exclusive opportunity for aspiring / current models , and everyone who is interested to learn the “ ins & outs ” of the modeling and fashion industry .
Throughout her extensive career , Vaiva has gained invaluable experience in all aspects of the modeling and fashion business , which she shares in her book , “ The Road to Modeling Success .” In 2015 , Vaiva ’ s book was published by Tate Publishing Company in the USA . Her first book signing was held at Barnes & Noble in Thousand Oaks , Los Angeles . The book gives a far-reaching insight into trade secrets on how to become a successful model and how to establish yourself in the industry . It also guides you on how to successfully achieve personal goals in all areas of your life .
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