19. Sofie Theobald - Confessions of a professional model

24/07/2024 2h 17min Temporada 1 Episodio 19

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In this episode with Swedish model and actress Sofie Theobald we dive into the realities of body measurement standards, diets, and dealing with creepy photographers in the modeling industry.Sofie shares her journey from Stockholm to London, with stops in Paris, Milan, and New York. Learn about the differences in modeling standards between New York and London, life in model flats, and the importance of speaking up to protect yourself. We also explore the beginning of her acting career.Instagram:@sofietheobaldCHAPTERS:0:00:00 - Coming up0:01:30 - Intro0:02:15 - Sweden, Stockholm vs London0:07:02 - Getting scouted as a model0:09:10 - What is modelling?0:12:41 - Size standards and eating disorders0:17:43 - First modelling job0:20:01 - Why editorials are unpaid?0:23:41 - Are top models disappearing?0:27:02 - Bad shoots0:29:10 - Picking clients0:31:19 - Creepy shoots and standing up for yourself0:38:55 - Agency protection and being fired0:44:39 - Why BATGIRL wasn't released0:46:00 - Every new day at work0:46:57 - Favorite types of jobs / Skills / Catwalks0:51:18 - Fashion weeks0:54:13 - High fashion vs Commercial0:56:05 - Regrets and nightmare jobs1:00:18 - How long is a model's career?1:04:34 - Travel 1:10:48 - Life in a model flat1:15:27 - Parties with club promoters1:21:10 - Paris vs Milan vs New York vs London1:29:15 - What modelling gave you?1:30:00 - How to start modelling career?1:33:27 - Acting! WHY?1:39:15 - Progress and being signed by acting agency1:40:15 - Recording self-tapes1:42:07 - Acting journey1:44:31 - How modelling can be an issue in acting?1:49:04 - Theatre1:55:16 - Florence Pugh1:59:02 - Alicia Vikander2:00:19 - Frida Gustavsson2:01:59 - Accents2:02:51 - Dream projects2:05:15 - BLITZ2:11:14 - Contacts2:11:54 - One Cool Thing2:16:55 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where Andrey Rogozin invites entertainment industry professionals to asks them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast