Estefanía

Star Sign: Gemini

Where are you from? Mexico City in Mexico 

Languages: Spanish and English

Find me on Instagram: @stef_jz 

Find me on TikTok: @estefjz

When did you first want to become a model? It has been my dream since I was little. When I saw my sister participate in Elite Model Look castings, I knew I wanted to do the same and follow in her footsteps.

Who are your model or fashion heroes? Naomi Campbell is my favorite model and I truly admire her career. She’s always carried herself with incredible elegance and a unique presence, both on the runway and in front of the camera. I also admire how she’s helped create a more diverse and inclusive vision of modelling, paving the way for the women who came after her.

What would it mean to win the contest? Winning this competition would be truly wonderful for me. It would mean achieving one of my biggest dreams in life and would be a huge accomplishment. Also, it would open new doors and help me continue pursuing my modelling career in a professional way.

What Instagram accounts are you most obsessed with? @voguemagazine @notion

What are your hobbies and interests? My hobbies and interests include modelling, going to the gym, doing pilates and taking care of my health. I also like learning new things, especially practising English. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, taking photos, spending time with my friends and family and playing with my pets.

What's something most people would never guess about you? Something most people would never guess about me is that I can be very shy, even if at first I seem confident.

What is a small thing that makes you happy? The small things that make me happy are considerate people, receiving compliments and eating pizza.

What is one item in your wardrobe you would save from a fire? I would save something with sentimental value, like a necklace with a crucifix that my mum gave me, or a very beautiful bracelet that my grandmother gifted me.

Name a designer you would wear head to toe! I would wear The Row head to toe because I love its minimal, elegant and modern style and I feel it fits my personality very well.

What is the last book you finished? The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, which is a self-help book that talks about the Law of Attraction.

Name a creative person (living or from the past) whose life you wish you could live for a day? Alexander McQueen. I would choose him because his creativity was extreme, emotional and very artistic. His work turned fashion into storytelling, not just clothes. I would love to experience how he transformed intense ideas into runway shows and how his imagination worked in real time.

What are your favourite subjects to study? I really like mathematics.

What would be your dream career if modelling did not exist? Maybe a creative director or fashion photographer.

A travel memory that has stayed with you: One travel memory that has stayed with me is my first trip to Los Cabos with my family. We went out to see whales and they were so close to us that it honestly felt unreal. It was such a beautiful and emotional moment because I was with my family and at the same time, witnessing something so big and powerful in nature right in front of me.

A moment that changed how you see yourself: A moment that changed how I see myself was when my first mother agency signed me. In that moment, I realised they were seeing something in me that I still couldn’t fully see in myself. From that day on, I started to believe more in myself and my potential and I began to trust that I really do have something special to offer.

How much do you like to prepare? I plan everything.

What do you want people to remember about you? I want to be remembered as someone who worked hard for her dreams, with a kind heart and as someone that people can always trust.

Anything else we should know? I’m very focused on my goals and I take my dreams seriously, but I also try to stay grounded and kind in the process.