Rising Stars: Meet Zsa-Zsa Rosado

Today we’d like to introduce you to Zsa-Zsa Rosado.

Zsa-Zsa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Who knew I was born destined to become a model and strive to make it a career. I’m an aspiring model. It all started with my mother putting me in an agency. This is where my journey began. I did modeling for an agency for about a year when I was six years old. Took a lot of pictures to build my portfolio and participated in fashion shows for kids my age.

Unfortunately, I wanted to drift away from modeling after that year and participate in sports for school as I got older. I knew deep down that modeling is my passion, it just wasn’t my time yet. Years went by and I decided I wanted to go back to modeling junior year of high school. It was a rough start for me with all the ups and downs and even doubts. Looking back from now, that rough start and journey that led up to my decision to get back to modeling again was all worth it. It took a lot of learning about self-love and striving to maintain a positive attitude in order to become the best model that I can be and to try to get myself out there by working with talented people with the aim to make modeling a career that I strive to achieve one day.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
When it comes to wanting to achieve a goal, it can never be a smooth road. A smooth road can not make a strong person. To answer the question, it honestly was not a smooth road and is still not. Before making that decision that day to get back to modeling, I lacked self-love, confidence, and knowledge on how to start again with modeling. The biggest bump in the road before junior year was being a victim of domestic violence in a relationship. Not only it affected me physically and emotionally, but as well mentally. I was in a dark place within myself. I was used to feeling trapped and being anxious. Getting out of it reminded me that I am in control now and that I have the freedom to express myself in any way possible. I was all on my own on figuring out how to gain self-love, confidence, and knowledge. It was definitely an unforgettable journey of having to learn to have self-love, forgive myself, and be able to transform into the strong woman that I am. February of 2019 was the kickstart of my modeling journey. I attended an event called Picture Party. I collaborated with amazing photographers for the sake of getting out there in social media and building a portfolio.

Having anxiety was definitely a huge barrier from achieving my goal. I had to tell myself I can never achieve my goal and get out there if I don’t push myself and not let the negativity that goes through my mind overtake me. Months went by, I wanted to take my modeling to the next level. I submitted pictures that were needed for modeling agencies. I got rejected by all of them. Getting rejected felt like a big slap to my face. This is where I had a bumpy road again. I doubted myself and cried a lot from time to time. I asked myself, “ Am I going to stop?” The answer was that I am not going to stop. Took me a while to take that rejection and learn that modeling is not easy and that I will get rejected time to time. In fact, I am thankful that I got rejected. Why is that? I am thankful that a door was closed in front of me because that means there are other doors that are open for more possible and better opportunities. It motivated me to become a high-energy model and have a positive mindset. I believe that having that mindset and energy is a strong asset for anyone in this industry and in life.

Lastly, the world was hit with COVID-19. This was the hardest bump to go over but definitely a great challenge. Although we had to cut down the physical interactions and hearing that submissions and castings had to be pushed off, it had surely made me work on myself more. I began working out at the gym, working on myself that needed to be fixed, plan for my goals, and manifest. To tell the truth, it took me 20 years of my life to finally feel like I am on my own right path and feeling that 2021 and more years ahead of me is finally my time and that I will one day accomplish my modeling goal if I just keep going. Without my mother, cutting the toxic past, and meeting amazing people who want me to strive for the best, I wouldn’t be here being published and having the opportunity to share my story and getting a step closer to my goal. Ultimately, I got a lot of learning still needed and I am preparing myself for the future in an effort to be successful.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I not only do photoshoots, I am also a model for artists in the music video industry. When it comes to building my portfolio, I love to try new ideas and work with different types of concepts that are brought between the creators and I. I am passionate about delivering different looks and visions that are being brought in planning because I want to show that I am capable of being an all-around model that does not stick to one style. Overall, looking back from the beginning of my journey and now, I am most proud that I am not backing down from the obstacles that come my way when it comes with being a model and having that determination to not let failures or closed doors overtake me. What sets me apart from others is that I believe I possess a unique personality that brings joy to others and I am an open person. Through all the years, I am proud that I am an open person by learning to overcome my fears and doubts. I do this by telling myself that I can not have limits because that is how I can not reach any possibilities of opportunities that come my way.

Any big plans?
Currently, I am working out in order to get the physique I want for myself and feel healthy not only physically but mentally as well in pursuance to submit pictures again for modeling agencies. My goal for the future is to become a signed print model and be on advertisements, campaigns, and etc. I am looking and planning forward to working with new photographers, filmers, and artists to create amazing content with photoshoots and music videos because that is what I love. I am strongly passionate in bonding with others, sharing visions, and creating them. I am convinced that when the creators and I come together, it is only the beginning, but if we work together, there is success and that is what I have as one’s goal.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zsazsarosado/

Image Credits
Photographers: @dustanvassar @hugogreyphotography & Designer: ( glasses & head piece ) @sararose.shop @aguitierrezphotography