May
2012

Top 1000

Donna Hemmingsen

FMD-ID

4172

Nationality

Danish

Hair color

Dark brown

Eye color

Blue / green

Date of birth

Place of birth

Denmark

Height

5'10" ; 178cm

Measurements

(US) 34-25-35 ; (EU) 86.5-63.5-89

Dress size

(US) 6 ; (EU) 36

Shoe size

(US) 8.5 ; (EU) 39 ; (UK) 6

Lovely Dane Donna Hemmingsen has been modeling for some time now, gracing editorials covers of various fashion magazines in different nations.
The 5-foot-10-inch stunner was discovered in her hometown of Copenhagen and has been represented by top modeling agencies worldwide.
Her dedication and professionalism, in addition to her experience are why Donna Hemingsen is our Model of the Month.

Did you always wanted to be a model, or did you stumble upon it, get discovered etc.? Who or what inspired you to become a model? How did you get started in the modeling business?

I was discovered by a photographer on the central station in Copenhagen, while eating a hotdog...

What is your favorite or most exciting aspect about being a model?

That you get to see the world and meet people from many different cultures. I have friends from many different places all over the world, and thats pretty cool.

What do you like least?

In the beginning of my career I did not like traveling alone. I hated being away from my family and felt so alone... I never thought I would leave Denmark. But then I fell in love with NY and I've been here for 8 years now....:-)

What’s the funniest thing that happened to you on a photo shoot or fashion show?

I once had a shoot with a baby giraffe and that was quite awesome. And by baby, I mean BIG baby. It was a lot taller than a horse, but still kinda horse'ish:-) It was really cute... I had to hold it in a leash, in high heals in the middle of a big field. Good thing it didn't take off running with me...:-)

Out of all the places your career has taken you, where was the most memorable?

Its hard to choose... But, I had a really great trip to Morocco once. It was a really amazing experience. It was a great crew. We went all over the mountains and took pictures, and we went shopping in the Souk, had great food and everybody on the crew was a lot of fun.

What was the hardest photo shoot for you, and why?

I once had a job in India for a whole week. It was a great trip, until I got crazy food poisoning.... It was on the last day, so I had to fly all the way home SUPER ill... The trip to the airport took 3 hours on a bumpy road... Not fun when you are sick to your stomach, and on top of that, the flight was delayed 5 hours and I had to change flights twice!.... It took me 25 hours to get from my hotel in India, till I walked into my apartment in Denmark....

Is there an artistic or general difference in doing editorials/covers in Europe opposed to USA?

In general, USA in more commercial than Europe. For catalogues for example, they want more smiles and a more approachable feel. In europe they often try to be more edgy.

Did anyone in the industry ask you to change your look, name, etc… If so, what did you do?

Yes. I had pretty bad teeth when I first started modeling. So I got braces on the backside of my teeths. It takes, like everybody knows, a little while when you have braces before your teeth become straight. I had an agency at the time, who didn't have the patience for my teeth to straighten out themselves, and wanted me to file them all down and build them back up in porcelain!!....They were really pushing me... It was not fun... Thank God I didn't do it. Today I have my OWN straight teeth....Happy I didn't do the porcelain....:-)

Do other models inspire you?

Sure, especially with style. I always get inspired by the way other girls dress at casting for example.

Who are your favorite fashion designers?

I like to wear a lot of vintage I find at markets and Upstate NY. Im especially into old flowing dresses these days. I love to pair an old dress with a pair of rugged boots.

Best Jean?

J brand

What things in your wardrobe would you never throw away?

I have a green T-shirt with a deer on it... I love it, even though theres a couple of holes in it... Its super cozy....

What era would you like to bring back?

The 70ies. I love the style back then. Everybody looked good with their log hair and hippy clothes.

What are your best beauty secrets?

A clean face with no make up, is always better than too much makeup.

Do you have any beauty / skin care tips or tricks to look fresh and rested for early morning photo shoots?

Dont stay out late drinking....

Do you believe in homemade recipes?

I think that some people are just luckier than others when it comes to good skin. But I also think you can help your body A LOT with producing healthy skin, by what you eat. Feed your body good, nutritiousness food, and your body will you reward you with a healthy look/skin.

How much attention do you pay to meditation & exercise, or is it all natural? How do you stay in shape?

I work out 4-5 days a week. I have a personal trainer that I work out with once a week, and the other days I switch it up with weights, kickboxing, running and yoga. I dont only do it to stay in shape, it also makes me feel good and keep me sane. Its become such a part of my daily routine now, that I miss it if I dont go.

Favorite kind of food:

sushi... I can never get enough.

If you could have one superpower, what would you choose?

It would be pretty nice if I could fly. Then I could go see my family i Denmark whenever I wanted.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

Im working on some different side projects these days, so I'll see where that leads. But Im probably always gonna keep on modeling also as long as I can. I can always do other things at the same time:-)