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Marona Tanner is a Sydney-based Model. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication majoring in 3D Animation and Graphic Design, as well as certificates in both Screen Acting and Finance. It was her family’s move to Australia that kickstarted Marona Tanner’s successful modeling career. Her stunning beauty, a result of her Egyptian heritage, drew the admiration of anyone she came across with, and for good reason. Besides being a full-time model and a high-profile Instagram star with more than half a million followers, Marona also possesses an acting degree, she’s a sculptor and an animator who can speak 3 languages; English, Arabic, and French. She has modelled for high profile brands such as Abyss By Abby, Do You Even, Lorna Jane, Freddy, Fashion Nova, JD Sports, L’Oréal, Lonsdale, and many more so it’s safe to say that Marona is a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry.
Model & Mode Magazine recently caught up with Marona to discuss her journey in the modeling industry and here’s what went down:
How did you get into the modeling industry? How were you actually ‘discovered’?
Since I’ve moved to Australia, I feel like I have been guided by almost every person I come across to do modeling as a full-time job.
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What do you like most about being a model?
Getting to meet creative people from all around the world. I’ve modeled for a lot of overseas brands so it’s been absolutely amazing dealing and working with many creative minds.
The downside to being a model?
I guess modeling in Australia can be a bit challenging which is why it’s very important for professional models to broaden themselves and have agencies in different countries.
What do you like most when it comes to partnering with various brands?
Networking and building strong relationships with small and big brands.
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What do you post on Instagram the most?
Mostly about fashion and style.
What’s your favourite part about being a model/influencer?
Being able to promote the latest trends in the fashion world.
What advice would you give emerging influencers when it comes to the importance of quality and original content?
Most brands these days prefer real-life images of people, not necessarily from your typical skinny models with long legs. Nowadays, what’s really working well are real people with beautiful curves. That’s what I call being original.
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Working in an industry whose only emphasis is on the outside characteristics of a person, how have you stayed grounded?
I appreciate people who put effort into their appearance. However, real beauty is what comes within and nothing can beat that!
Is your family supportive of you being in the modeling industry?
Yes.
What are your future plans? Inside your career or out of it.
Star in a movie at one point, buy a new house and a boat.
The ‘LIGHTNING FAST’ Round:
1. Last good movie I’ve seen: Brain on fire. I also appreciate Hot Fuzz and the Dress Maker.
2. What do you consider beautiful? A good soul.
3. What haven’t you done yet that you wish you could? We all have dreams. However, I like to take one step at a time.
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4. Complete this sentence: “If I had no fear, I’d…” swim far/deep in the ocean
5. What is the one “flaw” you wouldn’t change about yourself? How stubborn I am, guess I’m stubborn about that too.
Photographed by JESSICA CUDA
Model MARONA TANNER
Hair ANDI ASMARO
Makeup MAKEUP BY DREW