Supermodel Diana Penty, who has replaced Deepika Padukone as the brand ambassador of Maybelline, talks to Screen about her endorsements, films, likes and dislikes!

How did the Maybelline endorsement happen?

My agency Elite Model Management sent my pictures to Maybelline New York when they heard about the casting. Luckily they liked my pictures and the talks finally led to me being signed on as the new face of Maybelline New York.

How do you feel being the face of Maybelline? Is it a brand that you associate yourself with? What are your favourite Maybelline products?

Being signed on as a face of an international brand like Maybelline New York is a dream come true for me! I have been treading very slowly with my career in modelling as I wanted to complete my education and thanks to the constant guidance and support of Sushma Puri (CEO Elite Model Management); I have seen this day! Maybelline New York is a brand for young women - it is extremely trendy, fashionable and innovative. I feel great to have gotten the opportunity to endorse a brand that is so vibrant and truly multi-ethnic.

For me, it's not only about who I am replacing; it's about me being on the same platform as internationally-known models like Adriana Lima, Christy Turlington and Deepika Padukone as well as the realisation of the goals that I have set out to achieve.

What are your other assignments and endorsements?

Garnier Fructis Long and Strong, Park Avenue Woman, Ranna Gill, Ritu Kumar and Monisha Jaisingh.

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