A - Team
JULIA LAZAREVA
Program Head- ASOTY
An international model with 15 years of experience in more than 20 Fashion Weeks, Julia has been the face of brands like Avon, Estel, City Bank, and many more. Julia has also been featured on the cover page of various international magazines. After travelling extensively & working all around the world, Julia started her own modelling and etiquette school in her small hometown a few years back as a platform to give back to her community. She is an accomplished fashion photographer and her work has been featured in various magazines. Through her school, Julia supports various charities. She has conducted many events to help orphanages, and animal shelters.
Julia is currently based in Rusiia but travels for work to India, Indonesia and other countries frequently. She is also the Creative Director of DIScover India Studios, a creative agency headquartered in India.
CARLA CONLIN
Head of Communication & Social Media
Carla Conlin is our Head of Communication & Social Media. And the Australian Supermodel Of The Year 2019 Curve Winner. She currently works as a curve model, influencer and educator in Melbourne, Australia. Carla believes that being part of ASOTY was a real game changer for her. After her participation in 2019, she chose to stay involved to help support future entrants through this experience. She is extremely passionate about diversity in general and size diversity in particular in the modelling industry, and is actively working to encourage change as well as supporting models who are stepping into this space and facing challenges that come with it. Carla loves animals & dancing. Fave food is Pizza! You may have talked to Carla on our Instagram already but she’s always up for a chat and meeting new people.
DARIA KOVAL
Head of Styling
Daria is a stylist from Moscow and lives between Russia and Bali.
She was always inspired by style, fashion and design. And believes that absolutely every girl has her own personality, which must be emphasized and highlighted but effortlessly. Daria believes every woman is beautiful and her mission is to make everyonediscover their strengths and feel beautiful.
Daria is also a brow stylist and believes that eyes are the window into people/s souls. .
She likes to travel and learn something new whenever there is an opportunity. Loves Bali, fell in love with the island a few years ago and decided to make it her second home. She loves to swim and surf; njoys Latin dancing and acting. She loves shopping and spending time with her husband.
SOPHIE GIBBS LUDBROOK
MENTOR- Runway & Photoshoots
IZABELLA SPIZICK
Time Management & Organisational Skills Coach
Izabella Spizick is the 2019 fitness winner of ASOTY. Izzy originally entered the world of pageants in 2017, and then moved onward to discover modelling in 2018 while training up to compete in a fitness and bodybuilding state championship. When she learnt about ASOTY and its values, she knew she had to get involved. As a petite model, Izzy is interested in supporting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to be the most confident versions of themselves. From her own experience, modelling can be a strong instrument for empowerment, when surrounded by the right people. Izzy works as a financial civil servant in Tasmania, Australia while studying commerce and information systems. She is also on the board of several local community organisations, including a professional women’s networking and development group.
Being part of ASOTY is a great way for her to give back, and help others get the same benefits from modelling as she has received. She enjoys bringing her unique perspective to the ASOTY team. When she’s not busy with work, study or volunteering, you’ll catch her dancing, listening to tunes or watching asian dramas.
SARAH LOUISE
Life Coach
“I have chosen to work with ASOTY because it acknowledges and encourages a person’s inner beauty.”
Sarah has been an integral part of the ASOTY Team almost since the inception stage. She is an Accredited Life Coach (B. Bus) who empowers and inspires people to live a life that fulfils their true values and deepest desires.
Through practical activities, Sarah teaches self-worth, self-esteem, values and boundaries, and resilience-building tools that can be relied upon when facing life’s challenges.
BRIANA DEMAIO
Teen Support
“My name is Briana Demaio and I am the Diamond-Editorial Runner-up for 2020. When I became a part of the Australian Supermodel of the Year experience, it changed my whole life for the better. Not only did I grow as a model but also as a person.
With all my knowledge and experience, I would love to help other young individuals as a mentor to step out of their comfort zones and feel confident with who they are and strive to become the best possible versions of themselves.
I am so excited to see what ASOTY 2021 has in store and I would encourage everyone to apply and be apart of this amazing adventure.”
NAKITA WILLIAMS
Grand Finals Program Co-ordinator
Please get in touch if you would like to intern with us this year.
Guest Crew
Sophie Lisa Gibbs
AUSTRALIA
Sophie Lisa Gibbs
AUSTRALIA
Sophie Lisa Gibbs
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Sophie Lisa Gibbs
AUSTRALIA
