This is what has happened with Lena since GNTM!

FIV: Hello Lena, how nice that it worked out with the interview today. You took part in GNTM this year and have been very successful as a model and on social media ever since. What has happened to you since GNTM, what exciting projects are you currently pursuing?

Lena: Hello dear ones and thank you so much for having me here. I am very happy to meet you all. Currently I’m working a lot as a model, I’m super thankful for the opportunities I’ve had and still have especially right after participating. I see myself as my own project, I always want to optimize and especially work on myself for more jobs in the new year and especially for added value I can offer people on my profiles. I also recently started my own business as a coach, I advise young people on the topics: Fitness, health and nutrition. I particularly enjoy doing that. In December I also released my very first e-book, which I’m very proud of.

Photo: Emanuel Aurel Klempa

Lena’s dream job has always been something creative

FIV: Has modeling always been your dream job and what inspired you to become a model?

Lena: Not when I was really little. But I always knew that I wanted to do something artistic. Music, art, photography – these are all subjects that interest and fascinate me insanely. I started painting, singing and eventually creating my own projects like videos, e-books or presentations at an early age. I’m just a total perfectionist and I’m also happy that I can devote myself to all areas of my projects from A to Z with complete enthusiasm. After my high school graduation, when I was 18 years old, I started to arrange photo shoots, for the first ones I paid normally, evolved and then did TFP shoots, more and more, now I worked as a model. With each shoot I became more and more aware of how much I love this job. I was inspired by the work, each project in itself, finished photos that I saw, but also ideas that I really wanted to implement.

This is how she is supported by her environment in her modeling career

FIV: Support is always important, especially in a job as mentally demanding as the modeling business. Does your family/friends support you in your modeling career?

Lena: Definitely! I’ve always had the fullest support of my family. My parents were very strict about my school days. But so I also learned that there are things that just have to be done. But at the same time, I was allowed to do all the things I enjoyed. My parents drove me to shoots, bought clothes with me for them, made polas of me and so on. When I’m on the road I’m always on the phone with my mom, because in the beginning it was super hard for me to be alone and that’s when I was glad I could Face-Timen with my family anytime. I really rarely complain, because I am very grateful for the positive stress, but when I’m feeling bad, I have very close friends around me, with whom I can then go for a walk and get rid of my worries.

Photo: Guido Raschke

Lena’s inspirations: Pamela Reif and Stefanie Giesinger

FIV: Do you have a role model? Also specifically in the model business/ in the fashion world? Why ?

Lena: No direct role model, but there are some people who motivate and inspire me insanely. In the fitness field that is definitely Pamela Reif, I even met her recently. I find her way, her discipline and also what she has already achieved at her age now, just insanely motivating. You can take a leaf out of her book, even if you’re not a fitness enthusiast. In the fashion world, I’ve been taking Stefanie Giesinger as inspiration for 7 years and not because we both belong to the GNTM family, I find her of course super beautiful, but also authentic, down-to-earth and likeable. At the same time, she is always professional and works for really great brands, in addition, the thought of sustainability comes with both. I think it’s important, no matter in which industry, to make a contribution to this topic and especially to give attention to exactly such topics, whether through stories, posts, collaborations or projects.

Photo: Emanuel Aurel Klempa

This is how the model manages to stay in shape!

FIV: On Instagram you deal a lot with the topics of healthy eating and sports, and the topic is also important in your job as a model. Do you have any fitness tips and advice on how to eat healthier in everyday life?

Lena: I think it’s important that you know where you are and especially where you want to go. You also don’t know which train to get on if you have no idea what your destination is. So you get motivated and you have the will to eat healthy and to optimize yourself. Because I think many make the mistake of rushing it, trying to push themselves into something and often because of societal ideals that don’t actually exist. You have to want it yourself and accept yourself, that’s how you stay on the ball. Sport is extremely important, especially but not only as a model. Because you keep yourself young and fit, that alone should be reason enough to engage in sports.

5 tips from Lena for a healthy lifestyle

My tips are:
1. replace all unhealthy snacks with healthy alternatives and especially do not have unhealthy snacks at home or have them hidden – what you do not know does not make you hot.
2. never lose the fun of sports and nutrition and always know that you are doing it for YOU.
3. to keep a healthy balance, after all we all live only once & who likes to forbid himself something?
4. discipline is greater than motivation, so it is important to find routines and set priorities. We all have 24 hours in a day, how we use them is up to us. There are no excuses.

Photo: Silke an Mey

These are Lena’s plans for the year 2022!

FIV: Finally, a short look into the future, we are curious what you have planned in the near future: Do you have big plans like a move or something similar or is there something special coming up?

Lena: I can already reveal one thing: There will be more. Whether on social media or for me as a model. I am always optimistic and know that I can work for the things I want and will achieve. Especially the beginning of the new year will be super exciting for me, I’m currently working on 2 big projects or “Secret Projects” as I christened them on Instagram that I’ve been sitting on for months. But I do not want to reveal quite so much yet. In addition, my trip in January will go to Berlin, I have now lived 22 years in a small village with 90 inhabitants and want to be able to expand and use my opportunities, so I dare the step into a new city.

More about Germany’s Next Topmodel

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Interview with Luca Angelina Vanak: GNTM & Modeling

Many know Luca from GNTM. She participated in the 16th season of Germany’s Next Topmodel and reached the 8th place. In this interview Luca tells us a lot about her exciting time at the casting show and gives some tips for future GNTM participants. Luca reveals how she got into modeling, whether modeling is her dream job and how she manages to successfuly study journalism alongside her modeling career. In addition, you will learn in this interview what Luca has planned for the near future.

• Luca Angelina Vanak Interview

Interview with Natascha Jasmin Beil: GNTM & Beauty Tips

We met ex-GNTM participant Natascha Jasmin Beil for an exclusive interview. She became known through her participation in the 6th season and is still active today as a model, influencer and TV personality. Recently, the beauty has also returned to work as a hairdresser on the side. She talked to us about her life, GNTM, her dog Tyson and her most beautiful trips. In addition, she has given us as a beauty expert hair care and make-up tips!

• Natascha Jasmin Beil Interview

Interview with Jana Heinisch: Radio show & model career

Jana Heinisch Interview – Jana Heinisch is a true multi-talent: Since her participation in the 9th season of GNTM, the red-haired beauty is not only a model, but also works as a radio host and is a pilot. In the interview with us, Jana talks about her career as a stewardess and pilot, reveals her dream travel destination and talks about her radio show and her own podcast. Jana also talks exclusively to us about her participation in GNTM, her modeling career and her plans for the future.

• Jana Heinisch in interview

Photo: Nikk Martin

Elena Kilb: GNTM, Model & Training at the Bank

In addition to her successful participation and subsequent victory as Miss Southern Germany, Elena has experienced a lot more. Elena participated in the casting show Germany’s next Topmodel after her victory as Miss Southern Germany. She participated in the 11th season and reached the 6th place. As a model, Elene has shot many cool campaigns, including for the sports brand Fila. Despite her job as a model, Elena has started an apprenticeship at the bank, which she has successfuly pursued since last year.

Elena’s exciting life as a model

FIV: Hello Elena, how nice that it worked out with the interview today. Not only are you a model and active on social media, but you also work at the bank. How do you manage to reconcile all that?

Elena: Thank you very much, I am happy about your interest in an interview with me. I just like to be always on the go. For about a year I’m not really active in modeling and social media, of course that has a lot to do with Corona.

Currently Elena is involved in many projects

But I have other projects on the run, in which I rather behind and not in front of the camera mitwirke. I can not reveal too much right now, but I’m looking forward to take my followers soon again. In addition, I have a great boss in the bank, so the two things can be combined super.

Participation in GNTM again?

FIV: You owe your fame to GNTM, among other things. You came seventh in GNTM in 2016, would you take part in GNTM again today and which experiences from your GNTM time do you still remember fondly?

Elena: I would immediately take part in GNTM again! It was a very exciting, cool and intense time. There is no particular experience that I think back to. All the memories and the time with the girls was indescribable, we were like a family, I miss that time very much.

Elena reveals how to become a successful model

FIV: You have been working as a model for several years now and have been able to stand in front of the camera for various brands and designers. What has been your best experience as a model so far?

Elena: Through GNTM I had the opportunity to participate in so many cool jobs and events. But I still love the catwalk jobs the most. The thrill before you go out and then stand outside and don’t want to leave the catwalk. Recently I walked again for Astrid Söll, I love Dirndl itself already, but she puts with her style again a notch on it.

Become successful in the fashion business

FIV: What do you think is more important to be successful in the modeling business: Luck or discipline?

Elena: With something like the model business, it goes hand in hand. You need a lot of discipline but also a bit of luck to become successful.

Because of her job, the model travels a lot

Elena travels a lot as a model for her photo shoots and has already traveled to many places in the world and experienced a lot there. We asked Elena what her next vacation destination is.

Elena’s next destination is….

FIV: As a model you have to travel a lot, of course, but you also love to travel in your private life. On Instagram you share pictures of your wonderful trips, like your trips to Croatia and St.Anton. Would you say traveling is a great passion of yours and is there a place you would definitely like to travel to?

Elena: Traveling has also been a bit short lately due to Corona, but I hope to hit the ground running again starting next year. A few of my friends have emigrated to Costa Rica and that is definitely my next travel destination.

This is what we can look forward to in the future

FIV: Finally, a short look into the future, we are curious what you have planned in the near future: Do you have big plans like a move or something similar or is there something special coming up? Give us a little teaser of what your fans and followers can look forward to in the near future!

Elena: As mentioned above, I’m working with a super team on a new project. Hopefully I can report about it soon and also be active on Instagram again. In my private life, I also hope to take the next step soon, which could turn my life around quite a bit. I have a great man by my side and we are working hard on it.

More about Germany’s Next Topmodel

Did you like the interview with Elena? Then read more interviews with former GNTM contestants here.

Romy Wolf: GNTM, The Voice of Germany & Future

We met the ex-GNTM contestant Romy Wolf for an interview. Romy told us a lot about her life after Germany’s Next Topmodel. You’ll find out in this interview what Romy thinks about the pressure on social media and she gives tips on how to best deal with it. Romy also talks about her participation in The Voice of Germany and her passion for music.

• Romy Wolf in interview

Betty Taube: modeling tips, career highlights & hobbies

Model, actress and presenter Betty Taube has already achieved quite a bit! Her participation in the TV show Germany’s Next Topmodel has opened many doors for the likeable brunette. Together with two other contestants, Betty took fourth place. After GNTM, Betty was seen on the TV show Verbotene Liebe and the styling documentary Shopping Queen, among others. However, Betty has never given up her modeling career. Cooperations with major fashion brands or well-known car companies: The curly-haired beauty is not only popular with her fans! Betty told us what you have to keep in mind in the model business and how you too can realize your dream as a model. We interviewed the humorous and funky model for you to learn more about her life behind the camera.

• Betty Dove interview

Germany’s Next Topmodel 2022: What will come?

Many enthusiastic fans have been following the popular casting show Germany’s Next Topmodel for years. The series is known for its dramatic, exciting and tear-jerking moments. Everyone is already eagerly awaiting the new season and is already speculating about what will happen in the new season. This has never happened before on GNTM: This year, among the candidates is a mother-daughter duo.

In any case, we count on again:

• Tears
• Separation
• Heartbreak
• Mother-daughter duo
• Dispute
• Catfight

Not much is known yet, so distract yourself here with the last seasons of Germany’ Next Topmodel:

• Season 16
• Season 15
• Season 14

Here are two more powerful interviews with former GNTM contestants who are now successful models:

• Betty dove
• Sarina Nowak

Winner 2022

We don’t know the winner of the 17th season yet, but on the final day you’ll find out right here!

Winner 2022 = ?

Catwalk Training with Heidi Klum

Last season, the candidates practiced together with juror and top model Heidi Klum how best to move and walk on the catwalk. The catwalk training helps the aspiring models to prepare themselves optimally for fashion shows.

When does Leni Klum take over?

Heidi Klum’s daughter Leni is already following in her mother’s footsteps and working in the fashion industry. The 17-year-old teenager had end 2020 together with her mother, her very first photo shoot and is since then active as a model. Now she is a model in demand in the industry. In this interview with Vogue, mother and daughter describe how they felt about the shoot together.

Leni Klum’s first fashion show

The first fashion show on which the up-and-coming model Leni Klum walked the runway is the About You Fashion Week 2021. The fashion show was also opened by Leni. Together with About You Leni has designed some clothes, which she then presented at the fashion show.

Questions & Answers: Leni & Heidi

Together with Vogue, Leni and Heidi play a game where mother and daughter answer personal questions about each other. Find out who knows the other better in this interview.

These candidates are already fixed!

Shortly before the start of the new season ProSieben publishes some participants of the new season. Here we introduce you to some of the new contestants:

• Amaya
• Barbara
• Lieselotte
• Jessica
• Juliana
• Lena
• Lenara
• Lisa-Marie
• Kristina
• Inca
• Jasmine
• Kashmira
• Kim
• Annalotta
• Martina
• Lou-Anne
• Luca
• Noëlla
• Emilie
• Anita
• Laura B.
• Julia
• Meline
• Laura W.

GNTM Contestants 2022

We don’t know the 2022 participants yet. But, about 18 years ago, here were the most popular first names parents gave their daughters in 2003:

1. Anna
2. Lea
3. Hannah
4. Lara
5. Emily
6. Lena
7. Leonie
8. Sarah
9. Lilly
10. Laura
11. Marie
12. Alina
13. Emma
14. Johanna
15. Catherine
16. Sophie
17. Charlotte
18. Lina
19. Nele
20. Celina
21. Finja
22. Julia
23. Annika
24. Josephine
25. Paula
26. Lisa
27. Pia
28. Antonia
29. Maja
30. Merle
31. Amelie
32. Jana
33. Luisa
34. Vanessa
35. Angelina