“Real love?Ā I guess when you love despite all the differences, when you unconsciously make compromises, when there is that madness inside you and when it makes you a better person. I always wish that if we are all in love all the time, the world would be a better place.”
Sofija Milosevic is a Serbian model currently based in NYC. She was discovered at the age of just 14 by Jelena Ivanovic, who approached her and invited her to talk to the agency “International Scouting Office”. After that, she decided to try modeling. She has since then worked for every fashion event in Serbia and has walked the runways for the biggest fashion capitals–Milan, Miami, to New York, and many more. She is currently enrolled in a psychology course in New York and is an avid reader.
Photography by Lauren EngelĀ and styled by Caitlan Hickey
Where were you born and where are your parents from?
I was born in Serbia and my parents are Serbian. Interesting fact, my grandmother was Spanish.
What was your childhood like?
My childhood was beautiful. I was very free as a kid and got to explore a lot which I think was amazing as I developed a natural curiosity.
Can you describe the place you grew up?
I grew up in a country which changed name twice since I was born. It used to be a very big country and now it’s small. Even though the economy is not that great, we have the most amazing sportsmen in the world who make us proud. Also Belgrade, the capital of Serbia where I grew up, is the most special city, because it has a very different energy, and foreigners can always sense that. People there love easy going lifestyle – they like to go out, take their time drinking coffee next to the river. And, there are so many beautiful girls. ;-)
What do you do for fun?
I love to do a lots of things for fun- travelling to new places, boxing, a lot of reading, seeing my friends, meeting new people and hear their stories…
You said in a previous interview already that you love reading. What kind of books do you love to read?
I love to read all the classics, especially about psychology. It’s interesting for me to see how great our mind is – thinking and discussing some of the most important aspects of life.
What are your favourite books?
Pearl Buck-Good land, Harper Lee To kill a Mockingbird, and Salinger of course.
Why is Dostoyevski Idiot one of your favourite books?
I find it extremely interesting because Dostoyevski was a great psychologist and his descriptions about the human soul are extensive and detailed.
Before you started modeling, what career plan did you have?
I kept changing my mind. My aunt is a doctor and told me to be one as well. My mom studied law and said I should study law. The truth is, I had no idea.
What sports did you do growing up?
Unfortunately none, I wanted to play basketball but my mom was against it because I was always the tallest in my class and she thought I’d turn into a giant.
What passions do you have besides modeling?
Psychology, thatĀ“s what I studying and I find it really fascinating.
What inspired you to study psychology?
I think psychology has a massive impact on basically everything. I want to know everything about it.
How do you balance your time with studying psychology and modeling?
It’s my first year so I’m still figuring out ;-)
What is your perception about real love?
That’s a tricky question. I guess when you love despite all the differences, when you unconsciously make compromises, when there is that madness inside you and when it makes you a better person. I always wish that if we are all in love all the time, the world would be a better place.
The moments you are lying in your bed.. what thoughts usually come up in your mind?
About future, about love, about family and friends and just sometimes how lazy I am to get out of the bed to get some food :-)
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