Model Mondays Feature: Carla'Alana Balasso

Aaaaaand we're back once again with another model feature - the Aussie's have been reppin' lately! This week, we have the pleasure of introducing a stunning local gal by the name of Carla'Alana Balasso. I stumbled across Carla on Facebook recently, loved what I saw and here she is. Carla is a model about her business, too - and this is what we celebrate here at The Movement Fam: Entrepreneurial, independent young women. Check out the pics and interview!

Cee: Where are you from?
Carla: Melbourne, Victoria.

Cee: How many years have you been modelling?
Carla: Two years.

Cee: What are the misconceptions people commonly have about models that are untrue?
Carla: That they all don't eat and that they look perfect all the time.

Cee: What shows, videos, magazines, etc. have you been featured in?
Carla: www.ishootpeople.com.au, also little things here and there.

Cee: What photographers have you worked with?
Carla: Charles Bamford and Bobbi Zandi.

Cee: What photographers would you like to work with?
Carla: George Favios, Nigel Barker and plenty more...

Cee: Can you describe the grind of a model trying to break into the industry?
Carla: It's not easy, and harder than some people think.

Cee: Any words for the ladies out there that have aspirations of entering the modelling industry?
Carla: You have to love who you are and be comfortable and confident to be successful in this industry. It comes with a lot of perks but also a lot of pressure.

Cee: What's your plans from here?
Carla: I honestly don't know. I'm just sort of going with the flow and see where it takes me.

Cee: Hit us with your contact details for folks who want to see more!
Carla: www.facebook.com/CarlaAlana-Madilena-Balasso
www.myspace.com/carla_alanabls

Model Feature: Cielo Miranda

Cielo has it all; the look, the voice, the attitude. Some of y'all may know her from Ken Hell's underground classic 'My Subs' (a piss take of 'My Humps'), but Cielo is much more than gimmick rap. Peep game.

Cee: Where are you from?
Cielo: Melbourne City - YEAH REPRESENT!

Cee: How many years have you been modeling?
Cielo: I sing more than model, but a few years.

Cee: What are the misconceptions people commonly have about models that are untrue?
Cielo: They are dumb & bulimic. Well, they kinda are, lol but I'm not. There is all types of modelling (I'm just fooling).

Cee: What shows, videos, magazines, etc. have you been featured in?
Cielo: Ken Hell Truck Video Clip on Channel [V], TV presenting for online TV (Horspwr & Show Ponies), hosted two radio shows (on SYN FM), and you might just see me in Australian Idol this year ;). Oh and vote for me in the Zoo Real Girls Comp 09!! There is way too much I've done to say on here!

Cee: What photographers have you worked with?
Cielo: Srdjan Nikolic (FOTENSITY) & I highly recommend him as he never disappoints and always keeps professionalism while providing a fun experience with every shoot :) Tony Anastasi, Richard Ausmodels, etc.

Cee: What photographers would you like to work with?
Cielo: I like Andrew K in Australia, but most of the photographers would be in America, there is some amazing stuff, I like ONNYX.

Cee: Can you describe the grind of a model trying to break into the industry?
Cielo: Like anything, it's a bit of everything, you got to have the goods, so talent. A bit of luck, lots of determination, and hard work and effort. Some get lucky fast and some work their ass off. As long as you never give up if it's what you really want to do, then I promise if you got it, it will happen eventually :)

Cee: Any words for the ladies out there that have aspirations of entering the modeling industry?
Cielo: TFP LADIES (time for print shoots)! Build a portfolio, enter comps, get yourself out there! And don't expect paid work straight away, build contacts, network well and be persistent.

Cee: What's your plans from here?
Cielo: Take over the world, naturally! Win that 10 grand from the Zoo Real Girls Comp and conquer Australian Idol...

Cee: Hit us with your contact/booking details.
Cielo: Email
MySpace
I'm also on Facebook & Twitter now.

Aussie Export: Gomes Our Next Top Model

Another one for the fellaz... :)

Aussie girl, and extreme hottie Jessica Gomes, 24, is joining the ranks of fellow Australians Miranda Kerr and Jess Hart as one of the world's most sought-after models.

The gorgeous brunette has just made her second appearance in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, has featured in the Victoria’s Secret catalogue, graced the pages of several elite US fashion magazines and starred in a steamy perfume ad and album cover with P Diddy. Boom.

“Sports Illustrated has lifted a lot of girls’ careers, such as Elle Macpherson and Sarah O’Hare,” Gomes says. “It has definitely elevated my status in the US industry and really spreads throughout the world.”

Gomes, who lives in New York currently, returned home briefly last week to star in the first Swim Fashion Week on the Gold Coast.

“I feel really excited about being here and honoured that they chose me,” Gomes says.

Keep a keen eye out for this absolute cutie. I know I will be ;)

Good on ya Jess! Boomcakes love.