MW: Going back, was it easy or difficult for you to be convinced to become a model?
Mat: I've only made it this far because of the convictions of others. My friends and family would joke around it but I never took it seriously.
MW: What happened during your first modeling gig, what sort of impressions did you got out of that particular assignment?
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| MINDSPEAK: What book do you read most often? Front to back? "Catcher in the Rye" It's such an easy read. But there is this book at home I keep picking up and trying to finish but I end up starting all over again because I don't remember what's going on! It's about 100 years of generations in one family or something. I must have started it 10 times. |
Mat: It was a runway show at a shopping centre in the small city near where I grew up. I was surrounded by pre-teen girls shopping with their grandma's.
It made me think twice about what I was getting into!
MW: Tell us about some of the modeling stints you have done that really made you feel good being a model, perhaps you could list down some of your favorite modeling assignments so far?
Mat: When everyone on the job is really into it, from the photographer to the stylist, and it just works whether it's a show or a shoot. And, anything with an afterparty. Haha.
MW: What are the reactions of your family about modeling? Is this a factor that somehow influenced you over your professional choice?
Mat: I didn't tell my family a whole lot about it. they respect me to make my own choices and are mostly supportive but it's weird for them to see my pictures. I don't show my mom the underwear pics.
MW: If given the choice between Milan, Paris, London or New York, which fashion capital do you wish to be known as a top model?
Mat: Probably New York because my family lives in America and it would mean more to them. I want to do it all.
MW: What have been your impressions about the agencies that represented you? In particular, tell us your experiences being managed by the prestigious Scene Model Management?
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| MINDSPEAK: Do you have an ideal woman? I'm more of a realist. There are no ideals. But I like loud, querky girls that are comfortable with themselves and have an opinion. |
Mat: Traveling overseas for the first time can be pretty intimidating, especially when your trying to get started as a model. Scene is amazing with new talent and can feel like a family while still maintaining professionalism. They get the job done.
MW: This is a rather tricky question, one which always gets the attention of the viewers- will you accept a modeling assignment that would require some nudity?
Mat: If it makes people think differently to the norm then I'm usually up for it. As long as it makes sense to me and I understand what I'm getting into.
MW: In terms of preferences, do you like to do photoshoots for editorials and campaigns or do you enjoy doing the runways more?
Mat: They got different levels of excitement.. and as runways can give you a total rush, editorials are something that you can keep and appreciate. It mostly depends on the people you work with and what everyone's willing to put into it.
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