Carmella Rose

Carmella Rose, an American model and social media celebrity, gained great popularity on Instagram for sharing her modeling pictures, fashion, and lifestyle content. She got into modeling at a young age, but her big breakthrough came when she started working at Wilhelmina Model Agency, a worldwide talent management firm. Since then, Rose has appeared on the covers of top fashion magazines such as ELLE, Maxim, and Playboy and worked with some of the top brands in the U.S. entertainment industry, including M1M Entertainment, Elite Model and No Tie Management.

Pink Dress as Scarf by Luciana Balderrama

When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in the modeling industry?
It was around the time that I was in middle school. My friends and I would run around my small, home-town of Running Springs, California. We would dress up and have photo shoots on my old MacBook. Yes, I said MacBook. I think everyone in my town thought I was crazy.

What was the biggest rookie mistake you made when just starting out?
It would probably have to be showing up to various shoots with colorful underwear on. It took me a while to get the memo that you’re supposed to show up with nude underwear every single time.

**Left:**
Nude Crystal Dress by Sha Ali Ahmad
**Right:**
White Set by Sami Miro Vintage

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone about to begin a modeling career?
Be your most unique and raw self. The more relatable you are, the more people tend to pay attention. We are always surrounded by so called “perfection” in ads, movies, and social media. Showing that you’re an actual person who sometimes has flaws is refreshing and most of all inspiring. People want to see more of that.

What are some vital skills or characteristics to have to make it in the modeling world?
Let loose and be nice! Every job or casting is so much better when you’re relaxed and confident in yourself. By doing that, you’ll be a joy to be around on set and clients will definitely want to hire you back.

**Left:**
Pink Dress as Scarf by Luciana Balderrama
**Right:**
Black Floral Dress by Elliatt

What is one of your favorite parts of modeling?
I love having the opportunity to create an idea and bring it to life with imagery. It’s constantly rewarding.

Have there been any moments or milestones so far in your career that have felt particularly meaningful to you?
I think when I finally found my team. I had always gone from agency to agency, but never felt completely full. Finally, about five years ago, I found my management that I still have now. I’m extremely grateful to have them in my life. I’d do anything for them and I know they’d do the same for me. That moment holds a special place in my heart.

**Left:**
White Set by Sami Miro Vintage
**Right :**
Nude Crystal Dress by Sha Ali Ahmad

Besides modeling, you love to travel and go on various adventures. What is the next destination on your bucket list?
I’m actually going to Egypt in December to attend the first ever Dior fashion show in front of the pyramids. I’m really looking forward to that trip!

What are your goals for the coming years?
I just hope constantly to evolve and become a better version of myself every year. I don’t like to think far ahead, I much prefer living in the moment and trying to master each individual day one at a time.

Social Media.
@carmellarose

CREW CREDITS:
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon
PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz + @mikeruiz.one
Talent: Carmella Rose
Fashion Stylist: Melvin Sanders
Hair: Ana Estela
Makeup: Raquel Moreno
Photographer’s Assistant: Ozzie Gutierrez
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Associate Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
Interview by Chloe Liu, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Location: FD Studios