Francina International Modeling Agency
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Francina International Modeling Agency was established in Barcelona
in 1983 by the model Francina Díaz Mestre. With operations both in Spain
and abroad, it is one of Spain's best modeling agencies.
The school and agency's first major success came in the early 1990s with Judit Mascó
, who became the first Spanish model to be featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
. Mestre also represents international models such as Fernanda Tavares
, Jeisa Chiminazzo
, Tiiu Kuik
, and Cintia Dicker
.
In 1998, Mestre created the Options by Francina Models Agency in order to discover new talents in the fashion world.
In 2004, she decided to close the School, and fully devote her efforts to the Francina International Modeling Agency and the Options by Francina Models Agency.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
in 1983 by the model Francina Díaz Mestre. With operations both in Spain
Spain
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and abroad, it is one of Spain's best modeling agencies.
History
In 1982, Mestre opened the Francina New Modeling School, the first of its kind in Spain. She saw the progress of her school's students and decided to help launch them onto the catwalks and the market by creating her own talent agency, the Francina International Modeling Agency.The school and agency's first major success came in the early 1990s with Judit Mascó
Judit Mascó
Judit Mascó i Palau is a Spanish Catalan model, television host and writer from Barcelona.-Early career:Mascó grew up in a family of middle class, daughter of a headmaster. She liked dressing up with her sister, using her mother's clothes. At age 15, began in the fashion world, which he combined...
, who became the first Spanish model to be featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is published annually by Sports Illustrated. It features fashion models wearing swimwear in exotic locales. According to some, the magazine is the arbiter of supermodel succession. In addition, the issue is a media nexus that in 2005 carried in advertising....
. Mestre also represents international models such as Fernanda Tavares
Fernanda Tavares
Fernanda Tavares is a Brazilian model.-Biography:Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Tavares was appearing in local shows at the age of nine, and at just 13 she won the "Elite Look of the Year" contest. A year later, she was invited by agents to go to São Paulo to pursue a modeling career...
, Jeisa Chiminazzo
Jeisa Chiminazzo
Jeísa Chiminazzo is a Brazilian model.- Personal life :Chiminazzo grew up in Muçum, RS, Brazil, born to parents Ernani and Ivone of Italian and German descent. She has two sisters, Grace and Jéssica...
, Tiiu Kuik
Tiiu Kuik
-Early life:Born in Tallinn, Estonia, Kuik was discovered at age 13 in an Estonian supermarket by model scout Paolo Moglia. She was then sent to Japan for modeling work, and after that, to Italy...
, and Cintia Dicker
Cintia Dicker
Cintia Dicker is a Brazilian model of German descent.She was born in Campo Bom, Rio Grande do Sul. She has appeared in advertisements for Ann Taylor, Macy's, L’Oréal, American Eagle Outfitters, and Yves Saint Laurent, and in catalogs for Victoria's Secret, Gap, bebe stores, and Lands' End...
.
In 1998, Mestre created the Options by Francina Models Agency in order to discover new talents in the fashion world.
In 2004, she decided to close the School, and fully devote her efforts to the Francina International Modeling Agency and the Options by Francina Models Agency.