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please please please pretty please translate this interview into english


:flower: big karma if you do!!
 
I will translate the interview but i don't have time to do it right now.I'll post the translation tomorrow.
 
My Romanian is pretty bad, but I'll give it a shot (someone who is actually from Romania with extensive knowledge will come along shortly and put my translation to shame, I am sure :lol: ). And it seems Anna will tomorrow. Well in that case here's a really rough translation. I apologize in advance for butchering this quite beautiful language.

Diana Dondoe: The price of celebrity/fame is very expensive for those willing/accustomed/set in their ways to paying for it (???).

It figures/it falls on the fifth place in the Top 50 of models in the entire world. (This whole next sentence is jibberish to me; it seems to be talking about Diana herself and who she's worked for). She posed for presitigious calendar "Pirelli 2005", where there appear various (?) other celebrities, such as (?) Namoi Campbell or Adriana Lima. Who is Diana Donoe after she descends from the pedestal of presentor/presentation (my Romania is such a poetic language. It's very much lost in translation however:( )? Does there exist one real secret to the profession of modelling, eventually to the miraculous point in which it confers credibility and attracts (very iffy, "sine ofertele marilor creatori de moda"; something about "creatures of trend"). "Ori acestea sunt mituri"? The lights of the ramp/catwalk and the applause from those around is the tribute? If yes, in what "consta acesta"? (contains this?).

Many people, that don't work in this sector, have the tendency to consider the profession of modelling (not sure about "drept", usually means "the right") something superficial ... From my impression, (sorry, little difficult for me; referring to something about the state of the profession)

The profession of modelling has nothing superficial (about it), I don't believe that it's possible to say from (the point of any) job/profession "what is superficial". In every workplace/sector exists (these kinds of) people and (those kinds of) people. Are models superficial? Are they dumb (lack of intelligence)? Are they uncultured? ... Everyone is free to believe what they want, but think/know that the majority are girls that enter this world are at a very young age. The trend, in general, is something superficial, (don't know "efermer"), I think that this is the defintion of (the time? Too difficult :(). And everything/one, in this workplace are or were people like Helmut Newton, Miuccia Prada, Karl Lagerfeld, Irving Penn, etc ... People of their kind, together with models, create an artwork of this sector/work. (Little iffy here; "Profunzimea artei") ... is something subjective ...

Being a model means more and more "decat defilare (referring to catwalk I believe)" on the pedestal/podium. What qualities/qualifications, more so those of "ordin" (type?) psychological, (very iffy, basically -- What qualities does a girl needs in order to become a model of international accord)?

To be a model of international accord there is no one law of which (one follows in their single pursuit/road -- wrong translation, just the jist of it). The criteria is not hammered in stone (literally "nail", not stone, but it makes no sense in English), the standards of beauty change one season from the next. Characteristics/qualities psychological have a very large role; (this wreaks havoc on my brain) patience, very cynical in general (this HAS to be wrong), (relating to a girl taking the criticism of a photographer), (no idea :( ).

What is the rythm/process in preparation expected in your level (I think -- relating to Diana's professional level of modelling? What are the expectations placed on her/in general?). How do you perfect yourself in being even better in your sector/work?

There does not exist a process of preparation, if a girl has the potential from the very start. After ... it is but a question of determination (??? Has to be wrong). Some girls are in need of sport (to tone up I'm thinking), other don't, some are in need of cosmetic treatments (referring to make-up I think, not plastic surgery lol), others are in need of a good night's rest. (Not sure ... the last line is something like "there is never an absolute requirement for something like this").

What are some of the borrowed suggestions from other popular models/designers, ones which you folllowed or were important to you?

I've never asked "for advice" (sfaturi??? Totally not sure) from other popular models or designers. In the discussions that I've had with a diverse amount of people, the single think that was always debated was "Ramaneti naturale" (second word is obvious, first word ... the remainder??? May to relate to ancestry). I think that all women/girls are beautiful, everyone in their own unique way.

Do there exist certain "critera/requirements/expectations" (not sure about "exigente") asked from a model, which differs from one creator to another (from the ones with which you've worked)? What are they?

Each designer or photographer have a different vision. A model interprets the diverse persons/people/personalities (not sure "de-a lungul carierei sale"), one is a sort of actor ...

What does the life of a model look like when "the lights go out"? (After hours -- when not in the spotlight).

Depends ... Mine is very normal ... when the lights go out, you become a bit like the little girl that left home a long time ago (wow, very prolific).

What are some of the sacrifices you made to arrive where you are today?

I would not name the sacrifices, I would more want to name the decisions (I made). I started a journey/path and I was all the time aware of what needed to be done and what I could not do anymore and what I needed to stop doing. I left home, I left my friends, I renounced school ... I was always careful (not sure ... I think she says she was careful that these decisions were never "absolute" or "unchangable", but I am not sure).

What memory do you preserve from your first "defilare" (I'm starting to think this means "reveal", as in her "big reveal" but I am not sure) for an international designer/creator? Who was it and how did you prepare yourself for the defining moment/reveal (again, "defilare/defilarii"). How did you "manage" your emotions "inerente" (is this a typo? Not sure what "inerente" is).

My first important presentation/reveal was for Prada, in Milano. My luck was that I didn't quite realize at that moment the importance of this presentation, so much so that I exited after Gisele Bundchen like a flower, with emotions, but (with) nothing special ...

How expensive does it seem to you the price of celebrity/fame? (???)

The price of celebrity/fame is very expensive for those willing/accustomed/set in their ways to paying for it (???). (Oh, the excerpt at the top was from this line ... that was confusing ...).

What compromise would you not be willing to make for your dear career (??? lol)?

To "silicone" myself for a lingerie contract (:lol: ).

The career of a model does not last "vesnicie" (not sure ... relating to a long length time more than likely). All in all, this day is still far (for you), have you thought about what you will do when you can no longer "mount" the catwalk (rough translation, but you get the idea)?

I would return to school ... ("facultate" refers to school/learning, she would literally "do another school session").

What is the most endearing/nice compliment which you have received?

Milla Jovovich told me that she likes very much my "sanii" (sorry guys, I don't know this one :doh: ).

(The interviewer asks about a possible future in movies/cinemotography). If yes - in which sector/area would it be?

I've had a couple/several propositions for movies, but I am awaiting a script/scenario which will impress me.

Has it ever happened one time where you tripped at a reveal/walk, or put even simpler, clothes did not go as had been planned (? Last line is tripping me up). If yes, how did you react in the respective moment?

A single time it has happened where I lost my shoes ... I took them in my hand, I smiled with the biggest smile I had, I was applauded and I continued shoeless ... I have never fallen, though I would like to (:lol: ) ...

Hopefully there was some insight there beyond the horrible translation. She seems to have a good head on her shoulders.
 
^ Milla Jovovich told me that she likes very much my "sanii" (sorry guys, I don't know this one :doh: ).

"sanii" (in italian "seni") =breast
 
will you translate this one also ? :)

Diana Dondoe doreste un copil
24 martie 2006

Diana Dondoe, cel mai bine cotat manechin roman in lume, vorbeste in exclusivitate pentru EVZ despre tentatiile din lumea modelelor, dar si despre ce va face dupa inevitabila retragere.

Modele de 13 ani?

La 14 ani te gandesti la discoteci, terase, iesiri cu actori celebri. Generatia noua se maturizeaza fizic mai repede, dar nu si mental. Diferenta intre un manechin si un top-model este, cred, inteligenta. Toate top-modelele au un nivel intelectual ridicat, in ciuda ideilor preconcepute legate de "prostia femeilor frumoase". Totul se invata pe parcurs, daca esti deschisa. Am reusit sa fac o facultate in paralel si sunt licentiata in Civilizatia britanica si americana.
Multe manechine sunt "imbratisate" de oameni influentiExista asemenea cazuri. Cred ca de vina sunt si parintii lor, care le dau frau liber sa faca ce vor. Probabil ca este necesar si un proiect de lege care sa reglementeze domeniul. Nicaieri in lumea asta nu poate oricine sa-si faca o agentie de modelling asa de usor ca in Romania. In Franta, pentru a fonda o agentie de manechine, iti trebuie licenta de la Ministerul Invatamantului, pentru ca lucrezi cu tinerii. Nu mai vorbim de licenta Ministerului de Interne, care verifica, indiferent de cati bani investeste, ce antecedente are persoana respectiva. Nicaieri in lume nu exista scoli de manechine ca in Romania. Am vazut fete cu diploma de manechine in urma unor cursuri de 2-3 luni, unde nu invata mai nimic.

Droguri?

Consumul de droguri nu se mai intalneste atat de des pe cat se vorbeste despre asta. Moda drogurilor apartinea mai mult generatiei trecute de modele. Un exemplu notoriu este Kate Moss. Dar ea are o problema. Este foarte influentabila. Modellingul este o ocupatie obositoare. Trebuie sa fii mereu proaspata la prezentari. Probele costumelor dureaza, de multe ori, pana la 6 diminieata, iar la ora 7 incep prezentarile. Multe sunt tentate sa incerce droguri pentru a putea sa reziste intr-un astfel de foc continuu. Este important sa ai pe cineva alaturi, care sa te sustina la nevoie.

Prostitutia in modelling?

Nu cred ca putem vorbi despre prostitutie in adevaratul sens al cuvantului, insa am vazut fete din Rusia care au ales cai discutabile pentru a se afirma. Modellingul este o meserie care nu-ti aduce la inceput aproape niciun ban. Aproape ca mori de foame, bati zilnic strazile si metrourile cu un book de 10 kg in brate pentru castinguri. Iar acolo vezi ca nici macar nu se uita la tine. Comisia zice "da, mersi!" si nici nu ridica ochii la tine. Tinerele participa la diverse serate, la care curg invitatiile din partea oamenilor bogati. O fata care timp de trei luni nu a realizat nimic ar putea considera ca este mai usor sau distractiv sa accepte invitatia la o masa, pentru inceput, iar apoi sa-si gaseasca un iubit care sa o intretina.

Cat investeste o agentie intr-un manechin proaspat importat din Romania?

O agentie de la Paris care primeste o fata din Romania suporta, in principiu, toate cheltuielile. Biletul de avion, banii de cheltuiala (cam 60-80 de euro pe saptamana), din care sa-si cumpere bilet de transport in oras, mancare. Agentia plateste apartamentul in care tanara va locui, insa nu poate fi vorba despre o locuinta de lux. Si, de multe ori, imparte casa cu alte colege.Investitia de inceput variaza intre 6.000-10.000 euro, in prima luna. Agentia nu este insa Crucea Rosie, ci o societate care vrea sa-si recupereze banii rapid. Banii se recupereaza in mult timp. La inceput, joburile sunt putine, iar agentia nu poate sa pastreze mai mult de 20a comision. In cazul in care clientul plateste 1.000 de euro, agentia ia 200, iar fata ramane cu 350 de euro. Restul merge la stat.

Relatiile cu "concurenta"?

Povestea invidiilor intre manechine este o legenda ivita probabil in momentul cand Naomi Campbell a pus conditii ca niciun alt manechin de culoare sa nu defileze pe acelasi podium cu ea. Nu trebuie sa ne imaginam insa ca manechinele isi pun piedica una alteia, asa cum se crede. Este in joc prestigiul lor. Daca o fata ar face acest lucru s-ar duce vestea si risca sa nu mai fie chemata la viitoarele prezentari.

Cat dureaza gloria in modelling?

In meseria asta, timpul se numara ca in anii animalelor, sapte ani intr-unul singur. Te uzezi, imbatranesti rapid. Gloria variaza intre 5 si 10 ani, in cel mai fericit caz. Cam intre 20 si 27 de ani.

Cand te vei retrage?

Am primit propuneri de a juca in filme, in productii romanesti, frantuzesti si chiar de la Hollywood. M-as vedea in rolul unei fete simple in genul Amelie din "Le fabuleux destine d’Amelie Poulain", intr-un film de autor. In niciun caz un rol de manechin sau de "prima donna". In paralel, poate voi scrie carti si voi urma o a doua facultate, de Relatii Internationale. Pe plan personal, mi-as dori un copil, desi, in momentul de fata nu am niciun iubit.

Diana Dondoe se afla pe locul 6 in topul celor mai de succes manechine din lume la ora actuala. Craioveanca de 23 de ani are 1,76 m inaltime si dimensiuni 85-59-87. A prezentat pentru majoritatea caselor de moda pe podiumurile din intreaga lume, a aparut pe copertele a zeci de reviste si chiar in calendarul Pirelli (editia 2005). Diana a avut contracte cu Rolex, Pepe Jeans, Emanuel Ungaro, Strenesse sau Boucheron, iar in prezent este implicata in campania pentru linia de imbracaminte Donna Karan. Romanca ajunge sa castige un milion de dolari pe an. Ca un succes demn de mentionat, luna trecuta a aparut concomitent pe copertele "Vogue" Italia si Spania si "Vogue beauty".
 
Diana Dondoe wants to have a baby

Diana Dondoe, the best romanian model, talks exclusively to EVZ about the temptations of the fashion industry and the inevitable retirement.

Thirteen years old models?

At 14 all you think about is going out,clubs and dating famous actors. The new generation comes to physical maturity faster that before, but not mentaly. What makes the diference between a model and a top-model is the inteligence. All the top-models have a high intelectual level in spite of the common misconception that beautiful women are stupid. You learn everything on the way if you are open-minded. I managed to study and work in the same time and i have a licentiate degree in 'British and American Civilisations". Many models are supported by rich influential men and i believe it's their parents fault for allowing them to do whatever they wanted to. (now she says something about romanian fashion industry and it's not that interesting)


That's only a fragment,i have to go now,i'll post the translation later.
Sorry for my bad english:blush:
 
^Thanks, very interesting
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Oh, she talks about drugs in the second paragraph. Sounds like fun. I don't have a lot of time now and it takes me forever to go through each paragraph, so I'll go over this one.

Drugs?

The consumption of drugs no longer meet/occurs all that often as much as we talk about it (confusing somewhat, basically, we talk more about drug scandals than it actually happens, I think). The "drug trend" pertains much more to the past generation of models. One notorious exception is Kate Moss. However, she has a problem (Oh Diana you slay me :lol:). She is (?) easily influenced. Modelling (she refers to it in a really slang term :blink: ) is a very tiring occupation. One has to be often "fresh" for presenting/presentable (I think she's refering to being sober/ready/looking acceptable/presentable). Costume fitting lasts, long hours, until six in the morning, on the other hand the show/presentation starts at seven. Many are tempted (? Not sure about "tentate") to try drugs to be able to resist into "astfel" (no idea) of continuous fire (I think it's like the slang we use "running out of steam" in that some models try drugs to be able to the last the long hours but I am not 100% sure). It's important for one to have someone around (?), for whom to tend to your needs (kinda lost in translation, someone who keeps you grounded/in sight of what needs to be done).
 
^^ I wanted to read that book. Anyone from the U.S. know where to buy french books online...from an American seller? Amazon doesn't have enough choices.
 
i like her... :heart:
she was model of korea brand...

maybe, the picture is in this thread....:lol:


sorry... my english is very poor...
 
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yes, diana did ads for the korean brand "MINE" and i know there are pics earlier in this thread...which is now almost to 1000 posts!!! who will be the 1000th poster!!??


:woot:


thanks so much to aadina and agvm for posting the interviews and to Mabufu and anna22 for the translations so far. please post the rest!!

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1000th poster

I guess it will have to me :D :buzz: :stuart:

I love her even more after reading those translated interviews :heart:. She is so adorable and smart!. I'm kinda frustrated that there isn' t any news on her doing campaigns this season:cry: .
 

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