This week we launch our Irish Fashion Model of the Week where we will be profiling an Irish model in our Interview section.
This week we start with Irish model Louise Hannigan who describes herself as a happy, fun, and innovative model. She loves to make people laugh and always gives 110% as she loves a challenge.
NAME
Louise Hannigan
AGE
28
COUNTY
Dublin
HEIGHT
170 cm / 5ft 7in
WEIGHT
57 kg / 125 lbs
EYE COLOUR
Blue
DRESS SIZE
8/10
WAIST
71 cm / 28in
HIP SIZE
88 cm / 35in
MARRIED/SINGLE
Married
HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY MODELLING SCHOOLS/COURSES, EXPLAIN?
Yes, I attended Absolute School of Modeling in 2010 where I learnt modeling techniques & how to catwalk.
DO YOU MODEL ON A PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME BASIS?
Part-Time
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS AS A MODEL?
I would love to be on billboards for top make up brands or clothes designers.
IF YOU MODEL PART-TIME, WHAT JOB DO YOU WORK AT TO SUPPORT YOURSELF?
Customer Service Representative in a Life Assurance company
ARE YOU REPRESENTED BY ANY MODELLING AGENCY, IF SO WHO?
No – I work for myself – agents contact me directly
WHAT IS YOUR MODELLING EXPEREINCE/ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE?
2009- Rose candidate for the Dublin Rose of Tralee.
2010- Three shoots with Flutterby Styling and a photo shoot with Kevin Petrie for an Exhibition.
2011- Four fashion shows – three for charity & one for Emission Zero/Rediscover Fashion. I have given model talks to Flutterby Styling students on three occasions. I have featured in five music videos so far – one of them was Damo & Ivor’s Everybody’s Drinking. I am a Catwalk teacher for Ladylike School in Blanchardstown. See www.ladylikeschool.com.
WHAT GOT YOU INTERESTED IN A MODELLING CAREER?
I am a trained actor and I love being in front of the camera. In 2010 a friend asked me to fill in for a shoot for her and I haven’t looked back since! I now have a huge passion for it.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEST FEATURES?
My back, my smile and my eyes.
BEST MODELLING ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
Don’t give up, keep trying to succeed.
WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF WORKING IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY?
Using the criticism received constructively and not letting it get you down.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A MODEL?
I love the way it makes me feel – it’s a really good feeling doing something you love
DO YOU HAVE ANY UNUSUAL TALENTS?
I’m good at doing impressions
HOW DO YOU KEEP IN SHAPE?
Walking & hip hop dancing
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Dancing, acting, modeling, arts & crafts and socializing
MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO MODEL?
A shoot where it looks like I have been murdered!
HOW DO YOU COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE, ARE YOU PAITENT, FRIENDLY?
As soon as I set foot onto a shoot I will go over to everyone and introduce myself I love meeting new people.
ARE YOU OPEN TO CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTED IN WHAT YOU WILL MODEL?
I will model anything but I would be very reluctant to do any nudity shots.
WHICH FASHION MODELS WOULD YOU ADMIRE AND WHY?
Elle McPherson & Heidi Klum - they seem to be “normal” as in they are down to earth and they haven’t let fame & beauty change them. They aren’t in press that often either – they don’t use magazines to promote themselves
IF YOU WERE GIVEN THREE WISHES WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
To be a full time model – (commercial, press call, promotional or catalogue), that I will be successful in my career and to live a long & happy life
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ANYONE LOOKING TO GET INTO MODELLING?
Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough, try it out & build your portfolio up.
DO YOU HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE OR WEBSITE SO PEOPLE CAN CONTACT YOU?
