Bianca

Star Sign: Aquarius

Where are you from? Wollerau in Switzerland

Languages: Spanish, German, Swiss German, English, French 

Find me on Instagram: @bianca maite_

Find me on TikTok: @biancamaite_

When did you first want to become a model? I think the dream first started when I was around ten years old and my mum told me about her modelling days. I’ve always been obsessed with fashion and beauty and I knew from a young age that I wanted to build my career in the industry. People have always told me I should model and honestly, I love hearing that!

Who are your model or fashion heroes? Yasmin Wijnaldum, because I’m absolutely obsessed with her walk and people often tell me we look alike. I’m also inspired by Heidi Klum, as I grew up watching her shows and love the world she did with Victoria’s Secret. I really like designers like Tom Ford, Demna, Jonathan Anderson and Matthieu Blazy and would love to work with them in the future.

How did you feel when you found out you were going to the World Final? I was incredibly excited and grateful! I hadn’t expected it at all, especially since I’d only joined the competition at the final stage. It made me so happy and the first thing I did was tell my whole family. They were all very proud of me which made the moment even more special.

What Instagram accounts are you obsessed with? Lifestyle and modelling content, especially the new-gen models like @yasminwijnaldum or @monatougaard.

What are your hobbies and interests? I love dancing and singing every day. I also really enjoy journaling, meditation, yoga, Pilates and going on long walks. I care deeply about my education and I truly enjoy studying. My favourite subjects are history, philosophy and languages. I also love doing makeup and styling myself, as well as practicing self-care, which I take very seriously. My favourite things in the world are watching ballet, reading books and going to the cinema.

Best piece of advice you have ever been given: Everything always happens for a reason - basic but really true!

Who are your style icons? Amalie Star, Alexandra Leclerc and Amelia Gray.

Name a designer you would wear head to toe! Chanel, especially now with Matthieu Blazy. 

What is a song that always lifts your mood? Missing by Everything but the Girl & Todd Terry.

Name a creative person (living or from the past) whose life you wish you could live for a day? Addison Rae, I love her music and she is just so herself and free!

What sports or movement make you happiest? Yoga, walking, dancing and pilates! 

What would be your dream career if modelling did not exist? Lawyer or actress.

A moment that changed how you see yourself: The moment I started loving being tall. I used to hate it and often cried about it, but then it suddenly changed and gave me a lot of confidence. Now I’m so grateful to be tall! I think I saw how confident other tall women were and I realised it was essential for my dream career in modelling, so I started embracing it.

Vacation - beach, mountains or city break? Beach. 

What is your coffee shop order? Caffe latte.

Name the top destination on your bucket list? New York.