Nobody is fooling you when it comes to the joys and pitfalls of the modeling business. When Manuela Frey (25) won the Swiss “Elite Model Look” ten years ago, she climbed the steep stairs to Model Olympus, which brought her show appearances and shoots for Chanel, Dior and Gucci. And the prestigious job as the presenter of the Pro-Sieben casting show “Switzerland’s next top model”, which ended yesterday with the victory of Dennis De Vree (24). «Of the 18 participants, it went through the greatest development. The combination of character and versatility is right for him – and the fact that he gives everything for the job, ”enthuses the woman from Aargau.
De Vree has the chance of an international career that doesn’t just involve cool shootings and money. «You have to enjoy modeling. It’s a tough job where you have to learn not to take everything personally. Otherwise you will drown in this superficial world. You should always try to stay yourself and not allow yourself to be bent, ”says the“ Swiss Heidi Klum ”, as Frey is also called after the presenter of the German counterpart of the show. “The comparison flatters me. She can look back on a great career, which I admire her for. ” In addition, they are both tall, blonde and like to talk for life, she says with a laugh.
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Frey thinks it’s great that her business is getting more colorful. «Diversity is very important today, and that’s a good thing. Everything in terms of masses, origins and sexual orientation is allowed. How refreshing that this has also reached the modeling industry. “
It is unclear whether there will be a fourth season of the Swiss talent show. “I would be glad. I am also aware that a door can open at any time, but can also close again. ” Her heart beats for moderation as well as for modeling. «On the catwalks you slip into a role and try to embody it as best as possible. When moderating you have to stay yourself, articulate eloquently and entertain the audience. “
In her private life, she is happily in a relationship with FC Sion kicker Guillaume Hoarau (37) and commutes between Aargau and Valais. Regarding her vision for the future, she says: “I have no temporary plans, I live in the now.”