Meet the model: Helena Turner

In this Meet the Model column, Larry Paing chats with Helena Turner, a sassy model from Red11 whose beautiful face reminds us of Julianne Moore…

In this Meet the Model column, Larry Paing chats with Helena Turner, a sassy model from Red11 whose beautiful face reminds us of Julianne Moore.

Age and height?
18 and 177cm tall.

Place of origin?
New Zealand.

Ethnicity?
Croatian, French, English and Kiwi.

How were you discovered?
On Queen Street while shopping with a friend.

Tell me a funny joke.
A man is in a hospital waiting on some results. The doctor comes in and says, "Okay so I’ve got some good news and some bad news". The man says, "Okay what’s the bad news?" The doctor replies and says, "Bad news is we have to amputate both of your feet. The good news is, the man in the bed next to you wants to buy your slippers".

What is your favourite band/music?
Yellow Claw, Die Antwoord, but pretty much anything with a good beat is great.

Places you would like to visit?
Dubrovnik, Pisa, Barcelona, Athens, Rio de Janeiro, Bordeaux. There are so many! Almost everywhere in the world. I love to travel!

Favourite beauty product?
Perfume. I have 14 different bottles and love each and every one of them!

Favourite New Zealand designer?
There’s so many it’s hard to choose! I am a big fan of Stolen Girlfriends Club, NOM*d and Meadowlark.

How is it being the daughter of Anita Turner-Williams (designer of Vinka Design)?
I am constantly surrounded and wearing different kinds of wedding gowns. It’s a different side of fashion to grow up with as so much time and work goes into each unique dress. I love seeing how my mom creates dream dresses for brides all over New Zealand.

What would you be spending most of your time doing this summer?
Enjoying the sun, working, reading and spending time with my family and friends.

A beautiful person is…
Someone who is free in spirit and comfortable being who they are.