China Machado Quotes

I love modeling, and I want other girls to enjoy the experience.

Being a Victoria's Secret Angel has really built up my confidence. It's such an exciting thing to be able to do as a model. It's the best thing you can possibly do. It's such a special feeling that it's something so hard to actually describe.

Modeling was something that fell into my lap. It was fun to travel and make money, but it always seemed like a hobby.

I think in some ways people kind of hate it, but most models recognize that it's a pretty easy job to make a lot of money at in a relatively short time, and you get to travel the world and meet a lot of interesting people. There are extreme highs and extreme lows. I think if it were as clear-cut as "models hate it," then they wouldn't do it. I really enjoyed a lot of the actual aspects of it, but not enough to make it my primary job. It can be quite empty, which is why I pursued other things.

No, I don't think I have the same body type as the other models in shows. No, I don't think I am the best at any given show. Yes, I want a unique walk, but I also know I have to improve.

Because I'm on the runway with some of the best models in the industry.

I want to continue modeling and do the best that I can with that.

I think most of my career has been built on conviction and the personality to carry that image or stride confidently on the catwalk. That was my beginning and, hopefully, my legacy.

Fashion really is women's liberation in a lot of ways. Look at how many women in this country are depressed about how they look and how they think they have to look! It's really sad. And it's not about money.

Self-esteem doesn't come simply from dressing well, but they are both something we can control. It's a missed opportunity when women say they don't have the money, figure, etc., because style is such a way to help cultivate the way women feel about themselves.

It really comes down to being able to inspire others by being comfortable with yourself. You have to show girls that everyone is different; everyone has things they don't like, but they work it and walk the runway.

This bikini made me a success.

I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And that's where I got famous.

I love the responsibility of being a Victoria's Secret spokesmodel. It's a great life skill.

When I went to L.A., I started modeling, hoping to travel and learn from photographers. It led to auditions to do commercials.

Modeling is just one of those things that goes along with acting. When it's offered, it's hard to say no, because it's fun.

Mariacarla Boscono has taught me a lot, and I have been lucky enough to become good friends with so many amazing models.

For me, it feels empowering to walk down a runway in my underwear!

When you're given an 'SI' cover, and you take advantage of it, you can conquer the world. Look at Chrissy Teigen. Look at Tyra Banks. Look at Kathy Ireland.

While in Paris, I got into modeling - photographers would literally stop me on the street.

I kind of felt like maybe I didn't have what it took to look like a supermodel and wear high heels all the time and my nails.

By the time I came out of college, I was fabulous.

I started at the top. My first job was the cover of 'Italian Vogue,' which is the equivalent essentially of winning an Academy Award. So, there was nowhere else to go from there.

I started with the modeling.

I absolutely love it. I feel so proud and so happy when I am on a catwalk.