NEIL MOODIE FOR VOGUE ITALIA MAY 2012 BY DUSAN RELJIN
"America's Next Top Model" all-stars winner Lisa D'Amato for Vogue Italia's Beauty Supplement cover story with hair by Neil Moodie was photographed by Dusan Reljin.
"It's Lisa D'Amato!". I am so excited to say that I am officially America's Next Top Model All-Star WINNER! I can't even begin to try to explain how this feels. I have been keeping it a secret for months and being able to say it out loud is the coolest feeling in the world.
I've always been called a dreamer, but I know I'm not the only one! I cheated on my fears.Broke up with my doubts. I got engaged to my faith, and now I’m married to my dreams. Since I was 12 years old, I always knew I was going to be an entertainer and be involved in all aspect of the entertainment industry whether it be modeling, acting, dancing, singing, rapping, writing songs, performing etc. I even know how to do gymnastics. My heart has been married to the performing arts before I had anything to say about it. Just like a lot of girls, all odds were against me especially coming from such a poor and abusive childhood and a broken home.
I always already felt defeated before I could even stand on my own. I am from Los Angeles, California and being someone always trying to pound the pavement in that sweet little town called "Land Of Broken Dreams" Hollywood is no cup of tea in any means. I'd actually call it a nice slice of shit pie! LOL =P I have had lots of mini successes but my heart has been beaten down by the wrath of disappointment in the end. I can't tell you how many times I have had to build myself back up from having my heart ripped to shreds but luckily, I am a seamstress as well and sewed it all back up time and time again. That being said, this couldn't have happened to someone more appreciative, more ready, more driven, more capable!
I've always been called a dreamer, but I know I'm not the only one! I cheated on my fears.Broke up with my doubts. I got engaged to my faith, and now I’m married to my dreams. Since I was 12 years old, I always knew I was going to be an entertainer and be involved in all aspect of the entertainment industry whether it be modeling, acting, dancing, singing, rapping, writing songs, performing etc. I even know how to do gymnastics. My heart has been married to the performing arts before I had anything to say about it. Just like a lot of girls, all odds were against me especially coming from such a poor and abusive childhood and a broken home.
I always already felt defeated before I could even stand on my own. I am from Los Angeles, California and being someone always trying to pound the pavement in that sweet little town called "Land Of Broken Dreams" Hollywood is no cup of tea in any means. I'd actually call it a nice slice of shit pie! LOL =P I have had lots of mini successes but my heart has been beaten down by the wrath of disappointment in the end. I can't tell you how many times I have had to build myself back up from having my heart ripped to shreds but luckily, I am a seamstress as well and sewed it all back up time and time again. That being said, this couldn't have happened to someone more appreciative, more ready, more driven, more capable!
Being America's Next Top Model All-Star WINNER (it's so fun to write!) is something that will look great on my resume to help further more opportunities that I have already been creating since my last cycle (6 years ago). I haven't been twittering my thumbs waiting for a second chance to whip my butt in gear, I have been making my own opportunities all these years and I can't wait for you all to see! Very exciting stuff coming 2012. ANTM All-Stars came at such a great time because for me it was preparation meets opportunity.
I am so glad I signed on! If I didn't do this show, I would still be doing everything that the All-Stars show represents... it's not just a show for me, that is my life and has been my whole life. I think that is why I was chosen.
Being "Daring" as my brand couldn't be a better fit for me because it is in my DNA! I want to help change the rules! I hope that I can lead by example that it is ok to beat at your own drum, be a different kind of beauty, and have a different outlook on life and being older doesn't mean you should stop believing in yourself and your dreams. I am proof! I am a huge fan of freearts.org and I think you all will be to. It is an organization that helps kids from mental, physical and sexual abusive homes and helps them find creative outlets to express themselves and feel proud of who they are. If anyone can relate to those humble beginnings like I can then you know how it feels. I was one of those kids and the impossible is possible!
I am so glad I signed on! If I didn't do this show, I would still be doing everything that the All-Stars show represents... it's not just a show for me, that is my life and has been my whole life. I think that is why I was chosen.
Being "Daring" as my brand couldn't be a better fit for me because it is in my DNA! I want to help change the rules! I hope that I can lead by example that it is ok to beat at your own drum, be a different kind of beauty, and have a different outlook on life and being older doesn't mean you should stop believing in yourself and your dreams. I am proof! I am a huge fan of freearts.org and I think you all will be to. It is an organization that helps kids from mental, physical and sexual abusive homes and helps them find creative outlets to express themselves and feel proud of who they are. If anyone can relate to those humble beginnings like I can then you know how it feels. I was one of those kids and the impossible is possible!
Be YOU TIFUL & be proud of who you are because you can't buy thick skin which means the strength you have been building from those experiences are priceless. And, not to be too sappy, but Soldiers do cry! They say if you cry you aren't strong....but I think you cry because you have been strong for too long. I am one of you. I believe in you!
Holler at me on twitter: @lisadamato with the code word "youTIFUL" and I will retweet all my tweethearts! And, don't forget to checkout my albums on iTunes: 'La Puchinetta', and 'Flippin' The Bird' along with my singles because I put all my heart and love in my lyrics! I wanna broaden my dance floor worldwide so we can all dance together one day! Let me know what you think of my new music video "Whiplash" produced by The Cataracs, too!
Holler at me on twitter: @lisadamato with the code word "youTIFUL" and I will retweet all my tweethearts! And, don't forget to checkout my albums on iTunes: 'La Puchinetta', and 'Flippin' The Bird' along with my singles because I put all my heart and love in my lyrics! I wanna broaden my dance floor worldwide so we can all dance together one day! Let me know what you think of my new music video "Whiplash" produced by The Cataracs, too!
This is just the beginning, guys! They say shoot for the moon and land amongst the stars, but I'm planning to shoot for outer space and give something for the stars to gaze at for all of us!
Thanks to Vogue Italia for being the sickest magazine EVER & posting this! ;]
Till next time,
Miss Lisa D'Amato aka La Puchinetta
Thanks to Vogue Italia for being the sickest magazine EVER & posting this! ;]
Till next time,
Miss Lisa D'Amato aka La Puchinetta