I think protecting your family and giving to them is so important. It's the most important achievement.

I know what it’s like not to have food in the fridge or money to buy more.

I wear fragrance when I feel that just makeup is not enough. I’m not someone who uses it daily, but when I do, I feel so proud that I remembered and almost like I treated myself because I work really hard.

The big contracts go to the girls who are healthy – they need to have a sparkle in their eyes and you can’t fake that if you’re unhealthy.

My childhood gave me resilience – and there’s little that can surprise me in life.

As a child I really didn’t like men at all, in fact.

My appearance gave me access to a particular kind of world and I’m really grateful for it.

I don’t mind being called ‘Supernova.’ If one nickname is going to stick, that’s not a bad one!

When I was a teenager, I remember I wanted to put so much makeup on – it was just a natural thing over there. Why they do it, I guess, is because historically, there were twice as many women as there were men after the World War II.

When I work as a model, it feels like holiday. Doing a shoot is so light in a way that it’s really a good break from being a mother or running a charitable organization and other philanthropic projects that I’m really passionate about.