Interview: Model Marco Castellano (Milan, Italy)

Can you tell us a little about you?

My name is Marco Castellano, I am 27 years old and I come from a small village (Roveredo in Piano) in the province of Pordenone (Italy).

I moved to Milan four years ago to start my career as a model. I started working as a model at 19 but it was Milan that gave me the impetus to make myself known to more people in the industry.

I have worked for Italian and non-Italian clothing brands, international and Italian fashion magazines, including Vogue Italia.

In addition to posing in life, I study foreign languages and literature at university, which is another of my great passions.

If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

If I could change something about myself I would definitely change my hypersensitivity because in the past and still now it is giving me several problems.

I am very sensitive and I feel everything intensely and this is a good thing but also a big point against me. Physically however I would not change anything, I like myself exactly as I am.

How did you start modelling?

I started working as a model because a photographer saw me walking down the street and asked me to take some professional photos. He made me a book for free, a book that I later delivered to various agencies, until I found my mother agency, with which I still work today.

What do you think of the work as a model?

I think modeling is a wonderful job. There are so many opportunities and beautiful people, in fact I have a wonderful friendship with many of the people I have worked with now.

I have always loved posing, in fact when I am in front of the lens I feel like I am in my element, in my world. When I am in front of the camera I give my all because I want to leave my mark.

What is your beauty regimen?

My beauty regime consists of taking great care of my skin (I cleanse it with specific products morning and night).

I avoid eating too much junk food although I indulge every now and then. I go for a run, walk a lot and occasionally go to the gym and swim to always have a slim body.

What are your personal qualities which distinguish you from others?

My personal qualities that distinguish me from other people are my tenacity and my willpower.

In the past I have done things that I regret but now I never give up, even when I feel bad. I do not give up in the face of obstacles and I use them as opportunities to improve myself and to strengthen my willpower.

I repeat that I am very sensitive and I feel double/triple what most people feel and this helps me understand who I can trust and who I cannot trust.

I have a wonderful family by my side that gives me an immense boost to face every challenge in the best way and when I feel bad I can always count on my father, my mother and my sister, who have always been my salvation, my reason for living.

I will never thank them enough for all the good they have given and done to me.

What are your plans for the future?

My future plans are to move to London as soon as possible and continue my modeling career there.

I definitely want to get a degree in foreign languages and literatures and, as I also study English, London would be the perfect place for me.

I currently play the piano and would like to play it better and better so I would like to take more piano lessons soon. I would like to learn to play the harp and violin.

My biggest dream is to make a name for myself in fashion internationally and move permanently to New York in a few years.

What are some of your favorite experiences so far?

Among my most beautiful experiences there is definitely posing for Vogue Italia and participating in the video clip of The Loneliest by Maneskin. They were two opportunities that changed my life, made me feel special and made me proud of myself.

Do you have any advice for those who want to start modelling?

One piece of advice I can give to boys and girls who want to interface with the world of fashion is to always dare, overcome your limits and hit the target.

If you have the physical requirements necessary for the world of fashion, go to a good photographer, create a professional photo book with him and send it to all the possible agencies. I firmly believe that you will find your mother agency and with it you will take flight.

What do you think of the magazine?

I think your magazine is simply amazing, it gives the opportunity to be known and, above all, it is perfectly made. I think every model dreams of being part of your magazine because it is super professional.

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