Sara Sampaio Quotes
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I have a dog. He cuddles with me all night, so I don't really need a boyfriend.
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I must have, like, four different types of lip moisturizer in my bag!
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I love simple, elegant clothing with a hint of sexy, and that, for me, is so hard to find. I usually always end up finding Australian brands, and Kookai is an example of that.
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I try and avoid cardio because it makes me lose a lot of weight. Instead, I do resistance training, model fit workouts, and ballet.
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Dealing with negative comments is part of this job, and I've had to develop a thick skin, though some days it's easier than others.
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I'd definitely love to be a spokesperson for a major beauty brand.
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When we go somewhere, my dad will start shouting my name very loudly. He'll yell, 'Oh, my God, it's Sara Sampaio!' My brother does the same.
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I grew up with a Mediterranean diet, so I like clean, simple food. But if there's pizza on a menu, I always end up ordering it. I can't resist it.
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I try to work out twice a week. I don't restrict myself from any food in my diet; I think it's all about balance. I'm also very lucky with my genetics and metabolism.
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If I do something, I want to be the best. And one of the best things you can be is a Victoria's Secret Angel; for me, that's always been a goal.
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Social media has had a huge impact on the industry. Models now have voices. We are connected directly to millions of people, and we are no longer just pretty faces modeling clothes. This has allowed us to reach a broad audience. This platform for models to connect directly with their fans has started to shift the power dynamic in the industry, but there's still a long way to go. I think we are heading in the right direction, as more people start to see the value in inviting models in the creative and collaborative process.
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For me, a snack is supposed to be unhealthy! I like having chips or popcorn when I'm on set.
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In New York, I am barely recognised, or people don't really care. When I go to Portugal, I go outside to a public place and am recognised constantly.
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It's very important to feel good, but I know it's hard sometimes to look in the mirror.
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Lisbon is incredibly beautiful.
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I used to not have any confidence when it came to my body - I developed very late in terms of being a girl!
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Everything I do lands in the newspapers.
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I hate being barefoot.
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I like to start my day after noon. I'm not a morning person at all!
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I don't have a lot of curves, and I'm very skinny, so I always feel like I have to fake my curves a little bit.
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I find most of the things I've done through the Internet. I'm like, 'Oh, that's how that turned out! I look good!'
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I would say I'm blessed genetically, but I also don't restrict myself from any types of food.
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I really don't think we should label models as 'plus' or 'runway.'
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I think people in the fashion industry need to listen more and not look the other way when someone has a voice. We need to stop sending girls and boys to photographers or professionals who are known to be abusive. There should be a much more controlled environment in place for young models to protect them, and this should be led and supported by professionals in the industry. We need to create an environment in which models feel safe sharing information about their on-set experiences, instead of being silenced.