Who:

Natalia Fernanda -- @nataliaxfernanda -- 5'7" -- Puerto Rican from Miami.

Where:

Miami

Agencies:

Stetts Management (NY | LA | MIA)

Did you always want to be a model? Tell us about how you were discovered.

I have always wanted to model since I was a teenager, I always found it so cool to see models in stores, billboards, etc. I always told myself "I want to be like them". In 2019, I started collaborating with photographers when I learned I need to build a portfolio for myself. My best friend actually discovered me (we were working as lifeguards at the time), and she was like, have you ever thought about modeling? I told her I always have but never knew how to get into it. She connected me with her Mother Agency, soon enough I got signed to that agency. Then a year later, I got signed in Miami and in LA for the first time. It was surreal. Since then it's been a beautiful journey of finding myself and branding myself.

What is your favorite form of self care?

Whenever I need to destress, my all time favorite form of self care is taking a long hot shower, I wash my hair, give myself a nice hair mask, massage my face as I'm out of the shower doing my skin care. I style my hair, do my make up, put on a nice outfit, and take myself out on a solo date. I LOVE ramen and boba, that's where I take myself first, and maybe some thrifting if I have the extra time.

What other passions do you have aside from modeling?

I am constantly working and thinking of ways to better myself, especially in my 20's I am always finding new hobbies or new ideas to work on. I love cycling - cycling classes specifically, I have a dream of becoming a cycling instructor in the very near future. I enjoy gaming as well, I love playing Fortnite, Sims 4, or Palia. I recently picked the interest for surfing too - I took surf lessons for my birthday. I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years and swam in college. I love everything about the water so they go hand in hand. I love creating mood boards for potential future test shoots with other creatives who share the same visions.