[New post] #SayPHExclusive: Inside the life of up-and-coming model Nicole Trisha
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a model in the Philippine fashion industry––to be able to walk the runway in gowns made by famous designers or appear in the pages of illustrious magazines?
Well, in this #SayPHExclusive article, we talk to part-time model Nicole Trisha as she shares with us what being a model is really like in the Philippines, how she's able to juggle her growing modeling career with her full-time job, and what advice she can give to aspiring models who want to pursue this glamorous line of work.
Here's what we learned from her:
Find a system that works for you
As many professional models know, the fashion industry is a fast-paced and demanding environment that requires a lot of time, energy, and preparation. In addition to working multiple modeling gigs and events, you would also need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and have an updated portfolio for potential clients to look at. So, having a full-time job while modeling can be difficult if you're not well-prepared for it; but for Nicole, it's all about finding a system that works for you and not being afraid of making mistakes along the way.
"The how (balancing modeling with full-time work) is quite tricky here because there was [a] progression and several trials and errors [I had to go through] to find a system that worked for me. It boils down to discipline. I find that keeping a lightly active lifestyle helps put these pieces together because it provides you the energy needed to sustain and utilize the day," she explains.
Remote work has also helped Nicole in pursuing her modeling career and has given her the freedom to manage her time and projects effectively.
"Working remotely and online gave me that flexibility to do what I wanted and to discover whether modeling was really for me," she shares. "I work nights and there is a common misconception that night shifters sleep during the day right after clocking out, but it was more of an opportunity for me to freely spend my mornings and adjust my sleeping time."
As of this writing, Nicole has done multiple runway events for Philippine designers and has even become a part of the marketing campaign for Domino Skin.
Be prepared for a different working-sleeping schedule
A normal day for Nicole would start at night and end mid-afternoon.
"My day starts at 9PM. I wake up, do my usual get up routine, and start work. I would nap after it ends and either go to the gym, do some errands, or catch up on work I haven't done. Any remaining time would be for me to eat or sleep or just chill," she describes. "I have a late afternoon routine in preparation for me to sleep and that's when my day ends which would be around 3PM or 4PM. It doesn't sound like a lot of sleep goes in there, but it is!"
However, she says that sometimes this schedule changes when she gets a call for modeling projects. So it's important to be ready for changes in your usual routine.
Luckily for Nicole, most of her events happen on the weekend which works well with her current work schedule.
Be open-minded, strong, and composed when you consider modeling
Throughout her experience in walking runways and going through photoshoots, Nicole shares these tips in the hopes of helping any aspiring model in the Philippines:
Be open-minded: "[The] Opportunities are endless and worth trying. It is hard, but we [models should] continue to hustle especially if you [have] found the love for it. It is an art form and a mode of expression. It is highly open to experimentation so we can explore and make it our own."
Be strong: "We have to be strong against all criticism since it is a very visual industry. We cannot be sensitive and we have to be able to identify actual helpful comments versus just haters hating."
Maintain composure: "Keep composure, kindness, and grace. Remember, we want to build relationships within the industry and gain accessibility to work with amazing people."
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