Model of the Month: Emamanuelle Martel

Name: Emmanuelle Martel

Age: 18

Height: 5′9 1/2 ‘’

Hair: Red since 2 weeks! But naturally light brown.

Eyes: Blue.

Hometown: Hull, QC

Birth sign: Pisces

Background: Belgian and French Canadian.

Modeling Since Age: 16

How discovered: The old school way… I went to one of Angie’s famous open call! … after I’ve had being told for too long that I should try to become a model.

Awkward Modeling Moment: Having a photoshoot in a small retro diner in Montreal, with all the clients looking at me. And let’s insist that all the team badly smelled like fries for the next 3 hours!

Most Embarrassing Runway Mishap: Hopefully, it happened right AFTER the runway (L’Oreal) ! I had been wearing 8 inches heels for 2 hours previous to the show and the show itself. When going backstage after the show, my legs could not take it anymore… So I just fell on my knees randomly in front of everybody. Haha.

Most Bizarre Modeling Experience: Smoking for my very first time for a photoshoot?

Favorite things: Rings. Fashion. Writing. Philosophy. Postmodern literature. Driving at night. Live concerts. NYC. Travelling. Tattoos. Visuals arts. Look for sales. Friends.

Favorite music, band: Hardcore, indie rock, metal, alternative and some pop rock as well: Alexisonfire, Metric, John Mayer, The Postal Service, City and Colour, Stars, Red Hot Chili Peppers, System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold, Genesis, Death Cab for Cutie, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Queen, Nirvana, Coldplay, ETC.

Favorite designers/models: Rough Roses, Diesel, Valentino.

Favorite foods: Lasagna. Fruits. Peanut butter. And CHOCOLATE of all kinds!!

Hobbies: Reading. Writing. Cooking. Spend time with friends. Shopping. Find ways to be creative.

Style after work and at play: I love blouses and jackets!! Never without my accessories: rings, cool belts, nice scarves, jewels in general.

Movie you want to see next: Don’t know yet.

Most Embarrassing song on your iPod: I’ve Been Thinking About You - Londonbeat . Good memories from the early ‘90… !

Dreams and Goals: My main goal is to enjoy each and every day, cause I’ve learned that life is too short not to enjoy every second of it. I also want to travel to Czech Republic, England and go back to Greece and Italy. I’d like to work in the fashion industry as a career, to be a representative of a brand company, for example.

About Angie’s - your agency/booker: Angie’s always been there for me to make me feel better whenever I had concerns about modelling. She loves her job and it really shows. For her, forming a model is not only about the look, it’s mostly about the way she’ll make you being able to deal with the industry. She’s always supportive, positive and make you feel proud. Thanks Angie.