Blanca Padilla facts for kids
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Blanca Padilla
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Blanca Padilla walking the runway for J. Mendel in 2015
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| Born | 7 January 1995 Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Model |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Blanca Padilla is a famous Spanish model. She was born on January 7, 1995. She has worked for many big fashion brands, including Givenchy and Victoria's Secret. Blanca is known around the world for her modeling work.
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Blanca Padilla's Modeling Journey
Blanca Padilla started her modeling career in a unique 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 Recognition
In February 2014, Blanca was named "Female Model of the Year." This award was given at the 59th Mercedes-Benz Madrid Fashion Week. She was recognized for her elegant style.
Later that same year, Blanca walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. This was a big achievement. She was only the fourth Spanish model to do so. Before her, Esther Cañadas, Eugenia Silva, and Clara Alonso had walked in the show. Blanca also appeared on the covers of magazines like Telva and Yo Dona. She also opened three fashion shows during fashion week.
Working with Top Fashion Brands
In 2015, Blanca was part of campaigns for famous brands. These included Dolce & Gabbana and Suiteblanco. She also made her first Vogue 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 Padilla received another important award. She won Glamour's Best International Model Award.
Runway and Editorial Work
Blanca has walked in many fashion shows for top designers. Some of these include:
- Armani
- Chanel
- Dior
- Dolce & Gabbana
- Givenchy
- Versace
She has also appeared in many fashion magazines. These are called editorial features. She has been in different international versions of:
Blanca Padilla's Agencies
Blanca Padilla is represented by Next Management. This agency also works with other well-known models. Some of these models include Abby Champion, Selena Forrest, Grace Hartzel, Lineisy Montero, Karmen Pedaru, and Binx Walton.
Blanca Padilla's Well-being
Blanca Padilla has openly shared some of her personal experiences. In a 2015 Spanish TV interview, she talked about growing up feeling "too thin." She mentioned that she always tried to gain weight. However, at one casting call, she was told she was "too fat."
In an interview in October 2021, Blanca also shared that she has dealt with feelings of worry and sadness. It's important to remember that many people experience these feelings, and it's brave to talk about them.
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.
See also
In Spanish: Blanca Padilla para niños
