This week our Monday Model is Eight-year-old Anastasia Achikhmina who lives in Madrid, Spain, and loves acting and modelling. Having started working in the industry at the age of four, Anastasia has already featured in numerous TV series and just over a year ago Anastasia started modelling and has already worked on campaigns for Emporio Armani Junior, Pinko, DKNY, Original Marines, Scalpers, Tiny Cottons, El Corte Inglés…and many more.
Scroll down to view Colourful Dreams editorial and to find out more about featured Actress & Model Anastasia…..
Which modelling agency are you represented by? I am currently represented by Sugar Kids, Btalent Scout, Kids London and Hip4Kidz. Also, we usually work with the amazing Eugen Chakhnovitch, owner of Instylekid and CFW, and Fashion Manager.
Who represents you with regard to acting? Local Spanish agency’s, we have a couple and we have worked with time for almost 4 years now.
Can you tell us a little bit about how you got into acting and modelling? I started to work in the industry when I was only four years old, and my first job was for a famous Spanish Magazine “El Corte Ingles”. I loved it so much, and since then, I have worked very hard to get where I am today. After my first photo shoot, I started working a lot, especially in the acting sphere. In the next 3 years, I had had 30 spots and had been cast for numerous TV series such as El Ministerio Del Tiempo, El Cid and Hospital Valle Norte.
I only started modelling a year ago, and it’s been the most amazing and successful experience ever. I have bee involved in more than 208 photoshoots since then, and on each one, I have learned so much and grown as a model. I have worked with worldwide brands like Emporio Armani Junior, Pinko, DKNY, Original Marines, Scalpers, Tiny Cottons, El Corte Inglés…and many more and have also appeared in numerous magazines, like Milk Magazine with the amazing photographer Federico Leone, Vogue Spain, Hola Niños and El País.
Why did you decide to start modelling? It’s always something that I always loved, so when I got the chance, I took it and I’m working very hard for it.
What is the best part about being a model? Everything!!!! It’s such an amazing opportunity, and I hope that every kid who likes this gets to experience it.
I love the fact that I get to travel to so many countries, like Italy, Russia and Germany, and that I meet so many cool photographers, casting directors, makeup artists and stylists. It’s like a dream made true. Also, I have met so many friends from all around the world that I cherish so much!
If you could work with any brand which would be top on your list? I have a few that I would love to work for like Chloe, Monnalisa, Il Gufo, Karl Lagerfeld and DolceGabanna.
Which is your top fashion magazine/blog? Obviously Junior Style London!!! You have the coolest editorials and photos ever, and we love you with all our hearts!! It’s amazing to have big magazines like you supporting models and brands from all around the world.
Which are your favourite fashion brands? Anything Instylekid related!!!! I love Chloe, Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY. I also love Monnalisa and Tommy Hilfiger.
Which models do you look up to for inspiration? My favourite models are Bella Hadid and Kendal Jenner. I love looking at their photos and I learn a lot from them on how to pose.
Who is your favourite actor and actress? I have a few, and all of them are absolutely amazing. I love watching movies where they appear and all of them are such a big inspiration. My favourite ones are Victoria Summer, Emma Watson and Elle Fanning.
What is your favourite item in your closet? A beautiful Dolce Gabanna dress, my favourite one ever.
Which has been your favourite shoot to date? Wow, I have had so many favourite ones, but definitely Emporio Armani and Milk Magazine. Also loved shooting the new AW/2020 DKNY collection with Instylekid, it was so fun and I’m so grateful for everything!
Was there any standout or funny moments from your shoot with Ivan? Definitely a lot! It was so fun and we laughed a lot with the entire team. My favourite part was when they put balloons tied to my braids and it floated. I was shocked at first.
If you could work with any brand which would be top on your list? I have a few that I would love to work for like Chloe, Monnalisa, Il Gufo, Karl Lagerfeld and DolceGabanna.
Which is your top fashion magazine/blog? Obviously Junior Style London!!! You have the coolest editorials and photos ever, and we love you with all our hearts!! It’s amazing to have big magazines like you supporting models and brands from all around the world.
Which are your favourite fashion brands? Anything Instylekid related!!!! I love Chloe, Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY. I also love Monnalisa and Tommy Hilfiger.
Which models do you look up to for inspiration? My favourite models are Bella Hadid and Kendal Jenner. I love looking at their photos and I learn a lot from them on how to pose.
Who is your favourite actor and actress? I have a few, and all of them are absolutely amazing. I love watching movies where they appear and all of them are such a big inspiration. My favourite ones are Victoria Summer, Emma Watson and Elle Fanning.
What is your favourite item in your closet? A beautiful Dolce Gabanna dress, my favourite one ever.
Who is your role model? Definitely the actress Victoria Summer and model Bella Hadid. I love them with all my heart. In fact, I’m so lucky to know Victoria Summer, she appeared in one of my favourite movies, the Transformers, and I have been a big fan since then. Victoria recently interviewed me for her show Next Generation Role Model, and it was the craziest and coolest experience ever.
Do you take classes in dance, singing, sport? I have been taking acting classes for 4 years now. I take singing classes and this year I started with guitar lessons too. I also love to dance, and I have taken ballet and contemporary dance classes. Something that I really love, is learning languages. I currently speak English, Russian and Spanish, and this year I have started to learn French.
What are your favourite subjects at school? I love to study, and my favourite subjects are Maths, English and French.
Do you speak any languages? Yes, and love constantly learning new ones. I speak Russian, Spanish, English and I am currently learning French.
If you could have 3 wishes, what would they be? This is such an interesting question! I think that I would ask for there not to be any more war in the world, that every single kid could go to school, and for Climate Change to stop.
If you could meet anyone in the world who would it be? I would love to meet Selena Gomez! She is an amazing actress and singer and I love her so so much!
What is your biggest dream? To star in a Hollywood movie. Acting has always been my biggest passion, and I’m working very hard for it every single day.
What do you like to do in your spare time? I love to cook! Every time my mum is doing something in the kitchen, I have to go and cook with her. It’s actually one of my hidden talents. I also love to read books, watch movies and play.
What is the last book your read & film you saw? The last book I read is Alice In Wonderland, and it’s actually my favourite one, love the story so much and I find it very interesting. I also watch a lot of films, and the last one I saw was Narnia and the voyage of the Dawn Treader.
What is your favourite track on your playlist? One of my favourite singers are Aitana and Billie Eilish, so my top tracks are Bad Guy and Vas a quedarte.
The inspiration for the photoshoot came from Anastasia, with a little help from mum Sofia after they had been looking at a lot of old magazines, and the stylist then helped to action the ideas. The images portray a child who has dreams and the imaginary world – of how children can create different worlds and ideas in their head and how creative they are when they play. The balloons are a sign of floating, having fun, being connected to the child “world”.
Monday Model: Colourful Dreams featuring Anastasia Achikhmina Credits:
Model: Anastasia Achikhmina @aanas.tasia_
Photographer: Ivan Chairi Ruiz @ivanooxx
Stylist: Victoria Godoy Martín @mental.breakdown.works
Makeup artist: Luis Rodríguez Garcia @lusjo
Stylist assistant: Alberto Manuel Nebot @titonenot
Monday Model Clothing Credits:
Outfit with yellow background: @lesecoliers Sweatshirt & Sweatpants
Outfit with white background & braids: Tiny Cottons Jacket & T-shirt
Third outfit: White shirt was brought in by the stylist
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