Name:
Laura O’Grady
Agency:
Select Model Management
Age:
19
Height:
5’10 (178cm)
Place of Origin:
Dublin, Ireland
Ethnic Origin:
Ireland
Birthsign:
Virgo
How discovered:
I walked into the office at Select while on a trip to London with my dad and signed on the spot. It was surreal.
Favorite things:
Just chilling out with friends and family, painting, cooking, and frozen yoghurt!
Favorite music, band:
I listen to every genre from hip hop to indie to jazz depending on what Im doing, so I like high energy music when I’m on the go, and love indie and jazz when I’m travelling or relaxing.
Favorite movie, tv show:
Probably UP! as I love Pixar movies, or Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn.
Favorite designer, fragrance or beauty product:
Skin Food by Weleda.
What would you be doing if you weren’t modeling?
I would be at university studying English, French and Philosophy.
What’s something uncool that you love anyway?
I love Classical Civilisation, I studied it for my final exams and found Ancient Greek and Roman history, drama and architecture so fascinating, I now really want to learn some Latin!
Favorite modeling experience so far?
My favorite experience has definitely been working with Hedi Slimane for a few weeks and then walking the show on exclusive. I loved every minute of it and it was such an honor.
What’s the best thing about your hometown/country?
In Ireland we call it ‘the craic’ which basically means the lively chat and fun Irish people have, I really love how welcoming and warm the Irish are!
Which brand would you really love to model for?
It would be a dream to model for Chanel.
Place you would love to visit:
I hope to travel all around Asia to China, Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia
Currently you’re obsessed with/about:
Animation, I’ve been reading about the processes behind creating some of the animated movies I’ve always loved and its really cool! I also have a never ending obsession with discovering new varieties of tea.