And what I love is that it’s such a creative process, with a bunch of people, and I wanted that more, which is how the acting thing came about.
AGYNESS DEYNNot just in modeling, but in society, there’s so much pressure about what a woman should be, and, of course, it’s just so unobtainable.
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Please don’t fall over, please don’t fall over, please don’t fall over!’
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I think modelling was like the university of life, really. You get to travel but you get thrown into this adult world, which is kind of quite scary.
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I didn’t hate it, but I was yearning to do something different. I was on a gradient. It was a gradual thing.
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I’d done a few short films before and thought acting was really creative, but when I worked with those guys, I was just like: “Wow!” They had such fun and freedom. They were trying things and stretching themselves. It was so inspiring that I was like: “I definitely want to do this!”
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Anyone would be up for a little bit of a change. It is so rewarding to do a movie, and so enjoyable. It’s hard work, but really wonderful.
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When I first started modelling, as I was walking down the catwalk I just thought,
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I definitely believe that love conquers all, yes.
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For me, being onstage for an hour and a half, my confidence was really huge for me. Doing eight shows a week for a run.
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I’ve always been really private about my personal life. I don’t talk about it.
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A lot of stuff written about me is rubbish. I don’t know where they get it from, sometimes.
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Well, I suppose I’ve never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don’t get cabs; I’m on the Tube with my Oyster card.
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I think it was four years ago when my feelings were changing towards the industry.
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I’d like a relationship that was like two tree trunks side by side, strong but independent.
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You can never become that thing, because it’s such a projection.
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I want to play positive role models – women who mean something to other women.
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