Cecile SinclairCecile Sinclair (20) won the third cycle of Holland's Next Top Model reality television show and represented the Netherlands in the 2008 Ford Supermodel of the World contest. Her green eyes and red hair make her beauty so unique, unparalleled and unusual. Here is an exclusive interview with a fresh Dutch top model, who has already proved she is not afraid of heights!Author: Jonathan.L - owner Models Observer January 2008 | |
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* Cecile, congratulations for winning Holland's Next Top Model! What
did you feel there on stage?
Cecile Sinclair: Oh it was such a nerve wrecking moment and when I had realized I won I was just absolutely over the moon!! * How does your life look like now, after winning the contest? Cecile Sinclair: Well, my modeling career can finally begin. I'm going to do some work for my portfolio/book so and on January 11th I flew to New York to participate with the Ford's Model-of-the-World contest! * How are you so beautiful? Are all of your family members so beautiful also? Cecile Sinclair: Hahaha, Thank you! I wouldn't say I was that great - My parents are absolutely gorgeous, in my eyes so I guess if anywhere- that is where I'd get it from. |
 Cecile Sinclair. Agency: MTA - Modelmasters The Agency, Amsterdam. |
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* Before Holland's Next Top Model, you were a student at the Roosevelt Academy in
Middelburg. What was it like for you? Which courses did you like the
most, and why?
Cecile Sinclair: Student life at RA is not like the typical slacking-partying life other students enjoy haha You have to work hard for your grades, read loads and loads, write 4000 word essays every 3 weeks orso and even your attendence/participation is graded. I loved it though. I've finished tracks in anthropology, law and trying to finish politics. It sounds weird but I enjoyed nearly all of my courses (with the great exception of statistics haha)! * How did you decide to move from the academic world to modeling? Cecile Sinclair: Since the academic world and modeling are difficult to combine, I decided it was best to focuss on just one. I wanted to model and having come so far in the HNTM competition I didn't want to just quit now as its something i'm really passionate about. My bachelor degree can wait for a while - I can return to my uni at any time to finish it. * During the season, which task was the most challenging for you? How did you deal with it? Cecile Sinclair: Hmm that's a tough one! I think that had to be bungee jumping, because I am (or rather 'was' after that haha) afraid of heights which is something that just takes over your knees and legs turning them into jelly. It's a mindset kind of thing so the best way to deal with it is just really try to help yourself realise that you are safe so that you feel comfortable. * How would you describe the relationships/atmosphere between Holland's Next Top Model contestants? Cecile Sinclair: In the house it self the atmosphere was better than I had expected it to be. I got on well with nearly everyone but whenever there was a fight it was insanely tense. Something said was either brought or taken the wrong way and some people couldn't each understand/see different point of views. * What did you discover about yourself during Cycle 3 of Holland's Next Top Model? How does it make you feel? Did you see things that surprised you? Cecile Sinclair: During cycle 3 what I learned about myself was that I could adapt to strange situations +new people and actually jump into the unknown without being stressed about not being in control and just going with the flow! * What motivates you? Cecile Sinclair: Setting goals for myself about what I want to do and finding myself moving closer and closer is great motivation.I reckon I find motivation in all sorts of things. If its just to prove something to myself or others...that and I'm a bit of a perfectionist - who also has inherrited her mum's workaholic traits haha! * How would you define success? Cecile Sinclair: Hm, another difficult one!! I guess you could define success when a person finds complete happiness and satifaction with the goals they have set and then achieved. * How does beauty vary from culture to culture? Is there a particular culture's definition of beauty that you admire? Why? Cecile Sinclair: Everyone has been brought up with a different mind set and therefore in different cultures, beauty is defined or seen different and emphasized differently around the world. I really admire beauty being defined from within because personality or attitude can change the way you see a person. If someone is positive or happy then that will shine through - however cheesy that sounds... cheesy but def. true! * How did you prepare yourself for the Ford Models Supermodel of the World contest? Cecile Sinclair: For the Ford Models' Supermodel of the World contest, I was just working on my book and loads of fitness haha! * What do you like to do in your spare time? Cecile Sinclair: It depends where I am. If I'm somewhere new then exploring the area, the culture and second hand shops are def at the top of my list! I love to read, just walk around or on rainy days find the couch-potatoe in me! * So, teach me something about the Dutch culture and language. Please say something nice in your language... Cecile Sinclair: haha Okay this must definitely be the best question so far! Something about Dutch culture? The Dutch are very open and easy-going..they love a good time. And something in Dutch? Ik vind jou lief! (I think you're sweet; pronounced as Eck finned yau leaf). Cecile Sinclair, wins Holland's Next Top Model. Modeling Career | |