Anna Zanovello

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When Anna Zanovello first met with her new Wilhelmina team in July, her “walk” was more of a waddle. “I’m a dancer, so my foot tends to stay outward like that,” the 22-year-old says, laughing. Luckily, with some proper training, she worked out the kinks. So much so that Joseph Altuzarra selected her to open his show. “It all changed after that,” she says. Zanovello gained some momentum from there, snagging some more enviable runway spots, including Theyskens’ Theory, Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani.

How did you get into modeling?

I was scouted in Verona two years ago. I was at this modeling competition, not to do it myself, though, but to watch a friend who was competing. I was there to support her, and then a scout came up to me and said, “I know an agency in Milan that would love you. Do you want to come see them?” And I said no. I was completely not interested.

Why not?

I was really focused on my dance studies. I wanted to become a ballerina.

So what changed?

I was in the dance company until I was 18, and during training one day, I broke my ankle, so I had to stop for a year. And the scout who had met me at the modeling competition was being really persistent; he was Facebook messaging me, saying he could speak to my parents if I wasn’t sure. So after I broke my ankle, I thought, Why not give it a shot?

Has ballet come in handy for your modeling?

Yes, people think it does in terms of movement. You learn how to feel your body and use it as a way to be expressive. And ballet takes a lot of discipline, which is something you need with modeling. Ballet teaches how to respect rules, because if you want to do well, you have to go to all your classes.

That must have helped during fashion week.

Definitely, fashion week was so hard. I thought I was going to die! It was just like run, run, run, run, run! From early in the morning when you wake up for your first casting until your last casting of the day, you’re panicking and rushing all the time. It’s so stressful.

This past season was your first fashion week. What did you find to be most surprising?

When Joseph Altuzarra chose me to open his show, I could not believe it. I had only done small shows before, and a few presentations. My heart was like ba-boom, ba-boom! When you see these girls walking with all the people watching, it looks like the most difficult thing in the world. But once I got out there, I felt normal.

Did your agency give you any tips on your walk?

It’s funny, when I arrived here in July, they said, “Okay now show me the Prada walk.” I said, “Uh, what? Does Prada have a different kind of walk?” And they were like, “Yes! There’s a Prada walk, a Gucci walk, a Gabbana walk.” I said, ‘I just know the Anna walk.’”

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Anna just signed with WM Paris!

http://www.justwm.com/Models/0-486/anna-zanovello.html

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Anna's Facebook

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Backstage Blugirl S/S 2012 Milan

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"Anna Zanovello (in) After C’N’C Costume National SS 2012

Meet Anna Z who opened Altuzarra SS 2012 in New York! I actually have not gotten a chance to talk to her, but everyone from agents to acquaintances have been telling me this is a girl who has a lot of depth! She is also a ballerina who has studied at the famous Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy. There is definitely a delicate and graceful quality about her!"

from Bonae L'amour

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Meet the New Girl: Anna Zanovello Says Ballet Is Harder on the Body Than Modeling

By James Lim

Twenty-one-year-old Italian Anna Zanovello was first spotted two years ago at a beauty competition, in which she wasn't even entered — she was there supporting a friend. Last fall, Joseph Altuzarra gave her the opening slot in his spring 2012 collection in New York; she later walked for Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabbana, MaxMara, and Theyskens' Theory. Then, while all her peers went on to Paris after Milan Fashion Week had ended, Zanovello attended a monthlong program at Moscow's acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet School. The engineering student talked about balancing her career with school and her rigorous ballet practice, as well as how tough it can be for Italians to get modeling jobs.

Tell me a bit about your childhood.

I lived in a small town near Verona with my parents and my sister. I started ballet when I was 5 years old, so that was a huge part of my childhood. I would drive my parents crazy because I always did ballet in the street — it was not possible for me to just walk. But I was also really academic and responsible when I had to get something done.

How were you discovered?

Two years ago, I was at a beauty competition — something like Miss America — to support my friend. A model scout came up to me and asked me to come to Milan to pursue modeling, but I said "no," because I had no time with ballet and school. But he was very persistent, so I traveled to Milan in May 2010 and started to do small, local gigs.

And then you signed with Wilhelmina this past summer.

Yes, I wanted to wait to work globally because of my studies. I came to New York with absolutely no expectation and got set up with Wilhelmina.

Your breakthrough was opening Altuzarra’s spring 2012 show in New York. Joseph told us that you inspired him for the show’s makeup and hair.

He is a sweet guy, really gentle, and kind. He would always ask if I needed water while working. When I met him for the first time at the casting, I remember he made me walk many times with different struts and hairstyles. The day after, I started doing looks with his team, but I still didn’t think I was booked for the show; and then I did the makeup and hair looks for the show.

So you had no idea you were going to open the show, let alone walk for Altuzarra?

I had no idea until he said to me, “Oh, yes, you will do the show and open the collection, too.” I am still grateful to him because of this.

You went on to Milan to walk for Dolce and MaxMara, among others. See anything interesting backstage?

Honestly, I was scared to go to Milan because it’s really difficult for Italian models to work there. For starters, there are not a lot of Italian models and at castings people know when you’re Italian. I ended up walking for nine shows, so I’m very glad about that.

Aside from Carla Bruni and Mariacarla Boscono, there does seem to be a lack of Italian models, which is kind of odd given that Milan is one of the world’s fashion capitals.

I think it’s because Italian women have a Mediterranean body, so it’s really difficult to stay slim. It’s not like a girl from Holland who tends to be genetically slim. It’s also a question of measurements and I feel like many Italian women aspire to work in TV or film, instead of high-fashion modeling.

What’s your diet like?

I do have to pay close attention to what I eat. I don’t eat pasta or pizza anymore. I’ve replaced that with lots of vegetables and lean meats. But, I do always eat sweet things in the mornings, though, like a cake or muffin. I can’t start my day without it.

How often do you exercise?

If I can, I try to go every day, but not for a long time. Maybe I’ll do an hour of cardio. And, of course, I still try to practice ballet.

I heard you skipped Paris Fashion Week because of a ballet opportunity.

Yes. In December, I entered a competition where one of the judges was the director of the Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow. I won first prize and part of the award was spending a month studying at the Bolshoi.

An opportunity at the Bolshoi certainly takes precedence over Paris Fashion Week. Tell us about that experience.

Well, Moscow was really different than all the countries I’ve traveled to. They have a different way of thinking and a lot of people don’t speak English at all so it was nearly impossible to communicate. I kind of had culture shock when I first arrived there. But the school itself was an amazing experience.

Ballet or Modeling … which career gives more pressure to be thin?

Well, I met a lot more bulimic girls [doing ballet]. I think it’s worse in ballet because they check your weight and if you’re above a certain weight, you leave the school. It’s horrible.

On a lighter note, read anything good lately?

Before I left Verona, my best friend gave me The Little Prince. But when I have any free time, I usually study instead for my engineering degree.

So how are you juggling school and work right now? Are you doing both?

Well, I’m almost done with my studies. I only have three exams to complete before graduation. The problem is that exams always take place the same time Fashion Week happens, so it’s hard to find the time.

What’s the last thing you bought?

A pair of Maison Martin Margiela trousers. I found them on sale at Century 21.

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New York F/W 12: Wilhelmina

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Patrik Ervell Fall 2012

Jenny Packham f/w 12.13 New York

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Naeem Khan F/W 2012 NY

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^ I really love the outfits they gave her for the show And she looks really pretty.

I will post her portfolio from Wilhelmina shortly.

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Wilhelmina Portfolio

wilhelmina.com

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^Thanks Danni I think she is gorgeous, she she is doing pretty well for herself right now

Hopefully more runway is to come

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Show Package – Milan F/W 12: Boom

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From the Rehearsal Hall to the Runway

Anna Zanovello is one of New York Fashion Week’s favorite new models—and a former ballet dancer from Milan. Not surprised? Neither were we. Ballerinas are elegant, strong, graceful—and perfect for the catwalk!

Anna, a stunningly gorgeous, long-legged beauty, trained in classical ballet growing up, eventually earning a spot at Italian ballet company La Scala Theatre Ballet. While still in the company, the then 18-year-old went to a modeling competition in Verona to support a friend—not compete. It was there that she caught the eye of an agency scout. He pled with her to model, but she’d already made up her mind: She was going to be a ballerina. But shortly after, a broken ankle forced her to take a year off from ballet and re-think her options. Why not try modeling?

Anna recently opened Altuzarra’s spring 2012 show at NYFW (wow!) and won spots on the Theyskens’ Theory, Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani runways. But our favorite part of the story? She skipped Paris Fashion Week in order to spend a month studying at the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. Now that’s our kind of girl! In an interview with New York Magazine, she said, “In December, I entered a competition where one of the judges was the director of the Bolshoi Ballet School in Moscow. I won first prize and part of the award was spending a month studying at the Bolshoi. I kind of had culture shock when I first arrived there. But the school itself was an amazing experience.”

She went on to address the hot topic of the pressure to be thin in modeling and ballet worlds. When asked which world was worse, she said, “Well, I met a lot more bulimic girls [doing ballet]. I think it’s worse in ballet because they check your weight and if you’re above a certain weight, you leave the school. It’s horrible.”

It’s tough to be in a world—whether it’s ballet or modeling—where the way look determines where your career will take you. But one thing’s for sure: Congratulations are due to a dancer who’s been able to overcome the challenges and truly succeed. We can’t wait to see her on the runway or the stage—whichever is up next.

http://www.dancespirit.com/2012/02/from-th...-to-the-runway/