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India's Hottest Models
NINA MANUEL
NINA MANUEL
Age: Don't bother
Height: 5' 9"
Entry into modelling
In 1995, I won 'Look of the Year' title and that is how my career in modelling took off. Mehr Jesia took me for a show, that time I was in college, after that one show offers started pouring in. My mom's support also helped me a lot.
Claim to fame
I have done innumerable ramp shows, done anchoring for Channel V, shot for ads like Levis, L'oreal, Kodak, Konica, CBZ bikes. My biggest assignments so far have been a shoot for a beer ad and an international store called Odel in Sri Lanka.
Background
I was born in Mumbai. My mother is from the Middle East. I have done my graduation from Mithibai College.
Exposure on ramp
I believe that if you have a great body and can carry off any outfit, well then you should flaunt it. I am comfortable with body exposure if it's for work.
Favourite designers
Shahab Durazi, Rohit Bal, Manish Malhotra, Tarun Tahiliani, Rajesh Pratap Singh.
Turn ons
Delicious food
Style for her is
Something that is original. You cannot copy from someone and be stylish. One has to create his/her own style. If you can carry off any outfit with élan I would call it stylish.
Five must-haves in her wardrobe
Black evening dress
A pair of strappy black heels
Blue jeans
White shirt
Omega watch
Future plans
Will continue with modelling as I am really passionate about it.
Her fitness fundas
I go to the gym regularly. I'm not a non-vegetarian but I make sure that I eat high protein diet with fruits and I also drink loads of water to remain fresh. Above all I try to keep a positive outlook towards life.
On being rated the 'Hottest Model'
I am very honoured. It's my job and I am happy people appreciate my work. It shows that I have been able to live upto their expectations. Being rated the hottest model makes me more confident and I take it in my stride.
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