WHO'S THAT GIRL?
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Meet the model: MADISON STUBBINGTON
Age: 19
Nationality: Australian
Instagram: @madi_stubbington
MY CONFIDENCE HAS GROWN… Before I began modeling, I was super shy and couldn’t really talk to people – this job has opened up my personality. Knock-backs have gotten easier, too – when I first started, I’d take them really personally. It’s hard not to when you’re young.
I DON’T WORK OUT MUCH… I like to walk everywhere so that’s my exercise. If one of my friends is going to a class, I’ll go too, and my parents run every morning so I’ll run with them if I’m home. I do wish I was more into it; all those endorphins would help.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME… I miss Australia a lot; the relaxed way of living, my family, the small things. But I’ve been roomies with [fellow model] Charlee Fraser for the past year. We met once or twice in Australia, then when I found out she was coming here, we decided to be friends. It’s good to hear the Aussie accent overseas.
MY CAREER WAS A SURPRISE… When I was little, I told my mum I wanted to be a famous model and travel the world when I grew up, so I guess it was on my mind but it wasn’t my priority. I wasn’t expecting it – I thought I’d be at university now.
I’M USED TO TRAVELING… My dad is in the Defense Force so we had to move around a lot. Not as frequently as I have to now, but it definitely helped to prepare me.
I HATED MY HAIR… When I was younger, I dyed it brown as soon as I was old enough to save me from being bullied. But my career has really helped me with owning it and being happy with what I’ve got – my hair has definitely played a big part in getting me this far, so I’m thankful for it.
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