Blanca Padilla (born 7 January 1995) is a

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model who has worked for brands like

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and

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. Blanca Padilla is one of the best known Spanish models internationally.

Career

Padilla began modeling after an agent spotted her on the subway in Madrid when she was a student at the

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. She is signed to

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. In February 2014, she was named "Female Model of the Year" at the 59th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Madrid Fashion Week, for her elegance. That same year, after covering ''

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'' twice and ''

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'' pages 5, 6, 8. as well as appearing in an editorial for ''CYL Magazine'', she walked the ''

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'', being the fourth Spanish model to do so after

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and Clara Alonso. She also opened three

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s during

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. In 2015, she was featured in campaigns for

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and Suiteblanco. She also made her ''Vogue'' cover debut in the February issue of ''

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'' which was the first time in nine years that a Spanish model covered ''Vogue Spain'', the last one being Marina Perez. and '' Mujer Hoy''. In 2017, Padilla was awarded Glamour's Best International Model Award. Padilla has extensive runway experience, walking for many brands, including:

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, and

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. She is also a seasoned editorial model, having appeared in various international versions of

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, and

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Agency representation

Padilla is represented by Next Management, they also represent Abby Champion, Selena Forrest, Grace Hartzel,

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, and Binx Walton.

Mental health

In a 2015 Spanish television interview, Padilla shared that she grew up with a “ complex of being too thin” and that she had been trying to keep weight on all her life. Conversely, she was told during a casting call that she was too fat. In an October 2021 interview, Padilla shared that she has struggled with

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and depression throughout her life.

Personal life

In October 2022, Padilla got engaged to her partner, Alejandro García, during a Malibu sunset. In May 2024, Padilla and García got married at a

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farmhouse and boutique hotel.

References

External links

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