Mulan Itoje is the latest person to join me on behalf of Pop Culture Spin for an interview. Mulan has a strong presence in front of the camera – hopefully this interview gives you the opportunity to learn more about her and why she’s an individual worth following. Check my Q&A with Mulan below as we discuss her modeling work, upcoming projects, and more.
Pop Culture Spin: Mulan, thank you for having this interview with my website. To start, what initially made you interested in modeling?
Mulan: I enjoy all things creative but especially photography, the way images are captured and can be interpreted. A picture is worth a thousand words.
PCS: Where are you from and is that the same location where you’re based at the moment?
Mulan: I’m a born and raised Londoner currently living in London.
PCS: Can you talk about your skydiving project that involves raising money for charity? I ask because it sounds like a great cause and hopefully through hearing about it readers might give a donation (link to page here).
Mulan: I’m doing a skydive for sickle cell at the end of the month of March 2016. The money raised will go to the sickle cell society in helping aid research and better treatment. I decided to skydive because it’s one of my biggest fears and I chose to raise money for charity to give me that final push when I’m on the plane ready to jump. Not sure I could do it without the incentive.
PCS: It seems that you’re heavily involved in fashion. Is this your favorite area of modeling?
Mulan: I love fashion because clothes are an impressive art form. However I do also enjoy art and creative direction. It’s nice to have a view on something and be able to express it in different ways including fashion.
PCS: What influences have contributed to your fashion style as an individual?
Mulan: I think my Nigerian heritage and love for the sun influences my fashion sense. I live for bright colours and prints such as Ankara (African print).
PCS: Have you dealt with critics and overall adversity through your modeling journey or have things been mostly positive to this point in your career?
Mulan: I think you face adversity and criticism no matter what you do. However I have my friends and most of my family for support.
PCS: What are some of the most difficult components of being a model, and on the reverse side, what perks within this profession do you like the most?
Mulan: The perks of the profession are meeting new people and working from a different office daily (locations, studios, indoor/outdoor). It’s nice to be in a new environment and meet people you really enjoy being around, even if it’s just for a day. Of course the amazing results from that day once the project is complete. The difficult parts of modelling is not having a fixed schedule but that’s also a plus side.
PCS: Who are a few of the great photographers you’ve worked with who have been particularly helpful in capturing your vibe as a model?
Mulan: I have a few photographers I love working with because they capture my face, skin and personality in one shot. They share my vision and can deliver.
Seye Isikalu
Sam Travis
Hypemari
Brett Russell
Anya Sandul
PCS: Do you have any noteworthy projects you’d like to mention on the way here in 2016?
Mulan: I have a lot of shoots planned for my blog ModelMulan.com so keep reading for updates!
PCS: Thank you again for your time on this Q&A. In closing, where can those interested follow/connect with you online?
Mulan: @Mulannoir ~ www.ModelMulan.com
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