Mexican model Alejandra Guilmant talks about fashion, modeling, beauty, travel and the things that inspire her in this LIONS Art Magazine model interview.
Based between New York and Mexico and represented by Paragon Mexico, Alejandra shares personal insights into her career, favorite designers, beauty routine, ambitions and life beyond the camera.
Model
Alejandra Guilmant
Location
New York · Mexico
Agency
Paragon Mexico
Instagram
@aleguilmant
Facebook
Alejandra Guilmant
Twitter
@aleguilmant
Where did you grow up?
Mexico City.
Describe yourself in a few words.
Fun, real, loyal and chill.
Instagram or Facebook?
Instagram.
Who is your favorite designer?
Emilio Pucci.
Bikini or monokini?
Bikini.
Champagne or gin tonic?
Champagne.
What is your favorite dessert?
Cheesecake.
Heels or flats?
Heels.
Do you have a beauty secret?
Yoga and sleep.
Do you work out?
Yes, about four times a week.
With which person, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner?
Nelson Mandela.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Junk food.
What do you find sexy in a man?
Humour and spontaneity.
Are you a party person?
I love a good party with the right people.
What is your sign?
Taurus.
Would you rather be a Guess girl or shoot for Sports Illustrated?
Sports Illustrated.
What is your favorite holiday destination?
St. Barts.
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If you could choose one superpower, which one would it be?
To fly.
Did you always want to become a model?
People always told me I should model, but I also always wanted to act.
How old were you when you had your first kiss?
Old enough. 🙂
Which of the “Big 5” models is your favorite?
Cindy Crawford.
What are you thankful for?
Health.
Who would you like to be for one day?
A movie producer.
Do you have a fashion icon?
Jenna Lyons.
What is your favorite Instagram account?
Fat Jew.
Are you a morning person?
Yes. I love the fresh air in the morning.
What is your biggest fear?
Not living life to the fullest.
How many pairs of shoes do you own?
A girl never has enough pairs of shoes. 😉
Who is your role model?
Brigitte Bardot.
Which survival essential will we always find in your purse?
Sunglasses.
Do you have a life motto?
To live each day as if it were your last.
What do you get complimented on the most?
My body.
What advice do you have for aspiring models?
Work very hard. Nothing comes easy.
Who are some of your favorite photographers?
Meisel, Testino and Mert and Marcus.
What are your goals as a model?
To be able to use my fame to help others less fortunate.
Batman or Superman?
Superman — but I prefer Wonder Woman. 🙂
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