Blanca Padilla
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Blanca Padilla | |
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 Blanca Padilla walking the runway for J. Mendel in 2015 | |
| Born | 7 January 1995[1] |
| Occupation | Model |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3] |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Blanca Padilla (born 7 January 1995) is a Spanish model who has worked for brands including Givenchy and Victoria's Secret.[3] She has been described as one of the most well-known Spanish models on the international stage.[5] Padilla is represented by Next Management; they also represent Abby Champion, Selena Forrest, Grace Hartzel, Lineisy Montero, Karmen Pedaru, and Binx Walton.[6]
Padilla began modelling after an agent spotted her on the subway in Madrid[7] when she was a student at the ESIC Business & Marketing School.[8] As of 2014, she is signed to NEXT Model Management.[9]
In February 2014, she was named "Female Model of the Year" at the 59th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Madrid Fashion Week for her elegance.[10][11] After covering Telva twice[12] and Yo Dona[13] as well as appearing in an editorial for CYL Magazine, she walked the 2014 edition of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show,[14] being the fourth Spanish model to do so after Esther Cañadas, Eugenia Silva and Clara Alonso.[15] She also opened three fashion shows during fashion week.[16]
In 2015, she was featured in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana[17][18] and Suiteblanco.[19][20] She also made her Vogue cover debut in the February issue of Vogue España which was the first time in nine years that a Spanish model covered Vogue Spain, the last one being Marina Perez.[21][22] and Mujer Hoy.[23]
In 2017, Padilla was awarded Glamour's Best International Model Award.[24] Padilla has extensive runway experience, walking for many brands, including: Armani, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, and Versace. She is also a seasoned editorial model, having appeared in various international versions of Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue.[25]
