Today we’d like to introduce you to Bella Fenoglio.
Bella, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I am from a small town called Wylie, Texas and have always been told I should model since I was little girl so I begged my mom to let me give it a shot. I was signed with my first modeling agency, Clutts, when I was 11 years old. I then met many designers and photographers who helped launch my career from such a young age. I have been sooo blessed to have been in 100’s of editorial and fashion shoots with some of the best photographers in Dallas. I have walked in many local fashion shows as well in a couple really big shows like LA Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. The best part is the friends I have made along the way and the confidence it has given me.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I first started modeling I was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or Pots. This made it very difficult to do all the things I love. I eventually had to quit school full time as well as dance and drill team and was wheel chair bound and bed ridden at times. Modeling was the one thing I could when I was feeling strong enough. I met one designer Elizabeth Copeland from Bentley and Lace, who asked me to walk in her show in LAFW and I was pretty sick at the time. When it was almost time to leave, my mom told her I might not be able to come and she offered to push me down the runway in her gown so I could have my moment. It was people like this that I met along the way that helped me get through one of the darkest times in my life and gave me confidence and strength. Modeling has been one of the biggest blessing in my life and has helped shape me into who I am today.
Bella Fenoglio – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I am a 14 year old Model that has a lot of experience at my age. I am self-taught and have learned from some of the best photographers in Dallas. A lot of people tell me I resemble Brook Shields in her younger years. I absolutely love what I do and hope to continue to model to help put myself through college.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Definitely strutting my stuff in New York Fashion Week at Gotham Hall. It was such a rush to be on stage in front of all of those people.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Bellafenoglio
- Facebook: Isabella Fenoglio
Image Credit:
Steve Ellinger, Hector Reyes, Olesja Mueller, Greg Daniels, Hector Reyes, Maribella Portraits, Carmel Studio’s 2 pics, Polly Hooper, Carmel Studio’s 3 times, Gud Photography, Not Just Headshots, Cesar Guzman Photography
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Cesar Guzman
July 25, 2018 at 5:06 pm
This young lady is someone to follow. She is an inspiration and a great role model. The strength of a warrior and the will to push through adversity. I always get excited at the opportunity to work with her. Her mom, needless to say is her first and strongest supporter. I admire their journey and have the best of wishes for them.