In my interviews, I introduce remarkable and inspiring people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I feature those whose stories I simply find too interesting not to share. In these conversations, we talk about their journeys, passions, and the unique characteristics that make them stand out. Real stories, genuine moments, and a peek behind the scenes.
My today’s guest:
Dilara, a 10 year old model from Germany.
The interview with Dilara was held by phone in 2025, transcribed, approved by Dilara and her parents, and then translated from German.
Hello Dilara, could you please introduce yourself?
My name is Dilara, I’m 10 years old, and I like sushi.
How long have you been modeling, and how did you get into it?
I loved the Haribo commercial on TV so much that I re-enacted it with my dad. I also wanted to be in a commercial myself, and I thought the models on TV looked really beautiful. When I was five or six years old, I started modeling.
As far as I know, your mom signed you up with a modeling agency in Cologne. How many photo shoots have you done so far?
About ten.
What do you like most about being in front of the camera?
When I can pose the way I like.
How do you feel when you see your photos later?
I always think they look really nice, because during the photo shoot I usually can’t imagine what the picture will look like in the end.
Have you ever taken part in a video shoot for a commercial or something similar?
No, not yet, but once I made it to the final selection for a film (Tatort). Unfortunately, it didn’t work out in the end.
You’ve already been featured in ads for children’s clothing, for example at Aldi or C&A. How does it feel to see yourself in a shop display or in an online catalog?
Seeing my own face there is really cool and something special. Once, even the cashier recognized me.
So you’ve already achieved your goal of appearing in an ad. What’s your next goal?
To be in a TV series. I think the behind-the-scenes footage, like you see on YouTube, is really cool.
Tell us a bit more about yourself — favorite food, favorite color, favorite animal, favorite series?
Sushi! Penguins, rabbits, horses, and dogs. Red and blue. Series: Türkisch für Anfänger and Almania.
What do you like to do most in your free time?
Playing with friends, teasing my sister, horseback riding, gymnastics, and sometimes playing the piano.
Was there a photo shoot with me that stood out to you, and if so, why?
The shoot where we had sushi beforehand, and the one in the studio because we listened to cool music there.
Do you have a wish for a type of photo shoot you’d like to do?
A riding shoot and a BFF shoot (BFF = Best Friends Forever) with friends.
Today is super warm. Do you have any plans?
I’m meeting up with my best friends, and we’re going to the lake.
Would you like to say anything to the people reading this interview?
I hope you enjoyed the interview. Bye! Please include a sushi emoji!
Thank you Dilara! 🍣
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