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"I will NOT be outworked. Period... You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, you might be sexier than me, you might be all of those things. You got it on me in nine categories. But if we get on the treadmill together, there's two things: Either you're getting off first, or I'm gonna die. It's really that simple."
Helloooooooooo!!! and thankyou for checking out my page!
Originally a native Brummie-girl, I now live in Manchester (and am an official Northerner!), but am willing to travel across the UK and worldwide.
I am half Indian and half English but my looks are quite versatile and I have been used as a Mediterranean, South American, and Asian model. I am quite chameleon-like in real life too, and hope never to be categorised or tied down to one style. I trained at stage school as an actress and dancer, and these are my main focus as well as modelling.
The fashion industry, I feel, should be treated like any other business, and I am constantly researching trends and fresh ideas in order to improve my work. I come to every shoot armed with ideas for styling, lighting, locations and poses. (Secretly I fancy myself as a bit of an artistic director!)
I am looking to do everything I can in the industry, not just "expand my folio" but break boundaries, create fresh ideas and be controversial!
My previous work includes: various music videos, 2x short films ("Bloody Love: An Anniversary" and "One Minutes"), catwalk shows for Wella Live and a number of Asian bridalwear designers, and photoshoots for Lipsy, Toni & Guy, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, and various local boutiques. My most recent assignments have been an international Toshiba campaign to launch their new phone, a solo shoot for the cover of a CD sleeve, and I also starred in the summer 2009 DFS commercials in the UK!
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"Natalie is great fun to work with. I had her leaping and twirling around like a Dervish and she gave it everything she had! She's punctual, easy to communicate with and - with her dark, exotic looks - she's a photographer's delight." - Vincent Abbey
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"Natalie is a delight to work with, very down to earth and funny girl. In front of the camera, she's an absolute gem, she is patient and takes direction well, not to mention inputting her own vision into a shoot. Highly recommend her, and given the time, I'll definately work with her again in the near future." - Ed Lui
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"I have had several experiences working with Miss Balmain, and everytime has been an absolute pleasure. Punctual and pleasant, she has a lot to bring to the table. Natalie is keen to work with a Photographer to grasp a common goal, willing to push her own boundaries again and again. She settles in to a shoot almost immediately, so she is great to work with from start to finish." - Sam Esty Rayner
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Agent(s):
DK Model Management (Sheffield)
www.dkmodels.net
Kerri Parker International (Worldwide)
www.kerriparkerinternational.com
Credits:
FashionTV catwalk show
Anjali catwalk show
Toni & Guy window display
Per Una charity catwalk show
New Look catwalk show
Wella Live Hairstyling
"Bloody Love- An Anniversary" short film
Duggal & Paige Jewellery print campaign Winter '05
Hip Hop Honeyz Poster -March '06 edition
"One Minutes" feature film (shown at Cannes)
"Iceland" sponsership commercials for "I'm a Celeb..." 2008
"Girls of Manchester" 2009 calendar
"Extreme Fliers" internet viral commercial
Toshiba campaign to launch new 3G phone (2009)
"Anonymous" Saturday night ITV show
"Face of Varsity" runner-up 2009
Lipsy Summer 2009 Collection
DFS Summer 2009 commercials
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors' Website
CD cover for 2009 hit "I Try & Try" by Taste
"One Minutes" Bollywood film
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RRHymzGFmZc)
"Extreme Fliers" Viral Ad for new "Anti-Gravity Remote Controlled Car"
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CeOQEFcCdio)
DFS Summer 2009 commercials- Version 1
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju2bwRp3yyU)
DFS Summer 2009 commercials- Version 2
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2IZRi1BkK4)
DFS Summer 2009 commercials- Version 3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4-ZBzxfN0o)
Irwin Mitchell Website Banners
http://www.irwinmitchell.com/servicesfo … fault.aspx
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MM'ers I have worked with:
Sam Esty Rayner (tog) #758493
Edward Lui (tog) #317623
DL_Photography (tog) #749149
Vincent Abbey (tog) #735825
Harkirandip Kaur (MUA) #850297
Bethany Hawkins (MUA) #814708
Natalie Louise Ford (MUA) #756506
Ella Roome (MUA) #785005
Mik Grant (tog) #344355
Joystick Junkies (designer)#804461
