Blanca Padilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blanca Padilla
|
|
|---|---|
Blanca Padilla walking the runway for J. Mendel in 2015
|
|
| Born | 7 January 1995 Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain
|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Model |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency |
|
Blanca Padilla (born January 7, 1995) is a famous Spanish model. She is known around the world for her amazing beauty. Big fashion brands like Givenchy and Victoria's Secret have chosen her for their campaigns. Blanca is one of the most well-known Spanish models internationally.
Contents
Blanca Padilla's Journey in Modeling
Blanca Padilla started her modeling career in a very interesting way. An agent saw her on the subway in Madrid. At that time, she was a student at the ESIC Business & Marketing School. Soon after, she signed with NEXT Model Management.
Early Success and Awards
In February 2014, Blanca was named "Female Model of the Year." This award was given at the 59th Mercedes-Benz Madrid Fashion Week. She won because of her elegant style. That same year, she appeared on the covers of Telva and Yo Dona magazines. She also appeared in CYL Magazine.
Walking for Victoria's Secret
Later in 2014, Blanca walked in the famous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She was only the fourth Spanish model ever to do this. Before her, Esther Cañadas, Eugenia Silva, and Clara Alonso had walked in the show. She also opened three different fashion shows during fashion week.
Big Campaigns and Magazine Covers
In 2015, Blanca was part of campaigns for well-known brands. These included Dolce & Gabbana and Suiteblanco. She also made her first Vogue magazine cover. This was for the February issue of Vogue España. It was a special moment because it had been nine years since a Spanish model was on the cover of Vogue Spain. The last one was Marina Perez. She also appeared in Mujer Hoy.
In 2017, Blanca received another important award. She won Glamour's Best International Model Award.
Runway and Editorial Work
Blanca Padilla has walked in many fashion shows. She has worked for top brands like Armani, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, and Versace. She is also a popular model for magazine photoshoots. Her pictures have been in international versions of Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue.
Modeling Agencies and Representation
Blanca Padilla is represented by Next Management. This agency helps her find modeling jobs around the world. Next Management also represents other famous models. Some of these include Abby Champion, Selena Forrest, Grace Hartzel, Lineisy Montero, Karmen Pedaru, and Binx Walton.
Blanca Padilla on Well-being
Blanca Padilla has openly talked about her experiences with body image and emotional well-being. In a 2015 interview, she shared that she sometimes felt "too thin" when she was growing up. She also mentioned that she was once told she was "too fat" for a job.
In October 2021, Blanca also shared that she has faced challenges with her emotional health. She spoke about dealing with feelings of anxiety and sadness at different times in her life. By sharing her story, Blanca helps others understand that it's okay to talk about these feelings.
Blanca Padilla's Personal Life
In October 2022, Blanca Padilla got engaged to her partner, Alejandro García. They got engaged during a beautiful sunset in Malibu.
In May 2024, Blanca and Alejandro got married. Their wedding took place at a lovely farmhouse and hotel in Menorca, Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Blanca Padilla para niños
