Meet the model: Dasha Cherkasov

In Meet the Model this week we talk to Dasha Cherkasov of Vanity Walk Models. Dasha tells us her favourite things include System of a Down, and alien robots.

Age and height?

18, 5′ 11”.

Living in?

Auckland, New Zealand.

Background?

Russian.

How were you discovered?

I applied for a modeling course at Vanity Walk.

The brand you would most like to model for?

Vivienne Westwood.

What is your favourite music?

I’m torn between Woodkid, System of a Down and any epic music – like the ones you hear in film trailers. But it’s a mess, really. Anything can become my favourite as long as it’s epic or fits the mood.

Places you would like to visit?

Since we are stuck with this planet for now, it would be nice to explore it to the full extent. My top priority list would probably be something like Peru, Sweden, Japan, South Korea and Italy.

Favourite New Zealand designer?

Kate Sylvester, Stolen Girlfriends Club and Riddle Me This. Can’t limit it to one.

Favourite person/animal ever?

For animal it would be foxes. Alien robots without malicious intentions towards me are pretty cool too. They can be classified under the "person" category, right? I’m not really sure, since I haven’t met one before… or have I?

What would you be spending most of your time doing this summer?

Reading books and playing games.

A beautiful person is...

Everyone is beautiful. But I would highlight a good sense of humour and a will to move forward.