Juliana
Agencies
Mother Agency (MA): Stray Model Management
Answers to Q&A
What INSPIRED you to become a model?
As a child, my sister and I would put on mini fashion shows for our parents, flip through fashion magazines seeing what ideas we could come up with and I enjoyed being on camera. My mom noticed how much I enjoyed it and how my creativity came through, and she encouraged me to put myself out there, telling me I had something special to share. I was first scouted when I was young, but didn’t fully understand modeling yet so I turned it down. Years later, I was scouted again at a shopping mall, and with her encouragement and support, I decided to give it a try. I applied to several agencies and faced many rejections, but I kept going and eventually found an agency that felt like the right fit. Starting modeling brought a rush of new opportunities and a growing confidence that kept me motivated. Now, I really enjoy meeting new people, being creative, and helping bring someone else’s vision to life.
What are you most excited about when it comes to modeling?
What excites me most about modeling is helping bring someone’s vision to life. Whether it’s a designer or a photographer, seeing the final look come together is so exciting. No job, runway show, or photoshoot is ever the same, each tells a different story from a unique point of view that everyone can interpret differently. Modeling has not only built my confidence but also allowed me to connect with so many amazing people, and being part of that creative process is what I love most.”
Can you share with us some advice you have for models wanting to get into the industry?
One piece of advice I’d give to aspiring models is to be prepared for rejection. The industry isn’t always perfect, and not every opportunity will work out, but that’s completely normal. Rejections aren’t a reflection of your worth or potential, they’re just part of the process in growing. It’s important to keep working on bettering yourself, stay open-minded, and see each experience as a chance to grow. Sometimes what feels like a setback can actually open doors to even more opportunities. The key is to stay persistent and keep pursuing your goals if modeling is something you truly want to achieve.
share a fun fact about yourself!
A fun fact about me is that I love learning languages. I’m fluent in Polish, and I’m currently learning ASL. I also studied French throughout school.
On top of that, I’m a self-taught piano player, which I like to think is its own kind of language. I think both my love of spoken and musical languages reflects my curiosity and creativity in connecting with people around me.