Portia Freno

Ultra talented Model, Recording Artist & Superstar...

Bio

Portia Freno is an international model; the first and only model from Europe

to grace a 10 page spread for SHOW magazine and having worked for brands such as Baby Phat and Puma, she has quickly become one of the most popular faces to emerge from the UK. However, she may also be known for her entreprenuerial skills. Portia is the founder of The Workshop; currently with over 2000 aspiring models on the waiting list, has her own charity, is currently working on her own lingerie line and is a spokesmodel for charity Skin Deep. Her official website PortiaFreno.com has a V.I.P section for members; highly recommended.

But the Lioness isn't stopping there, and is currently in the studio writing and recording her new music....

1. How do you manage to have such beautiful skin and look so fresh? What are your beauty secrets?

2. I can't leave the house without my eyebrows penciled to perfection, do you all have anything beauty wise you must do before leaving the house?

3. Trapped on a desert island, what 3 beauty products would you really miss?

4. What beauty or spa treatment can't you live without?

5. What is your favorite Spa/salon?

6. How do you prefer to relax?

7. What do you do to stay in shape?

8. What are your favourite exercises?

9. Do you all have any special diets?

10. Do you have any health tips for our readers?

11. What is your favourite Healthy Food(s)?

Thank you Portia

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There are so many yet they are all so simple; get a skin analysis. Know your skin type to ensure you buy the right products. And you are what you eat; I eat a lot of organic superfoods that are rich with antioxidants and omegas. I would also always advise plenty of sleep; though I am guilty of not doing that myself! I swear by Kiehls products; their exfoliators and rare oatmeal face washes do wonders for my skin

I tend to stay away from make up the majority of the time if I'm not shooting. But my eyebrows must be perfectly threaded and my lips glossed up!

iehls lip balm, my bronzer and my favourite coco bean body bar from Lush

I could not live without being able to visit my hair sponsors Adee Phelan. They give my hair the most luxurious treatment using only the finest treatments. They treat and style many celebs. I aways leave the salon with a luscious silky mane; suiting my name "Lioness"!! Check them out http://www.AdeePhelan.co.uk

My Favourite Hair Salon is Adee Phelan. As for Spas, I like the Sanctury as it is extremely tranquil, they do fantastic treatments and they are for women only

Playing some soulful music, running a bath with all of my favourite products, candles, oils, a good book. Writing music, Using an amazing scrub on my skin and then finishing off with the silkiest softest moisturiser

I work out when I can, often with a personal trainer. I never diet and I eat what I like when I like. My diet is varied and balanced though; I eat a lot of good food and yes sometimes I eat bad food. But I walk a lot and I'm always on the go. I'm a fan of belly dancing and I squat everytime I brush my teeth ;)

Squats, belly dancing and I love to use the power plate....doing squats! I also really enjoy boxing; it's a good way to release angry energy!

No, I really don't diet. But I would advise people to find out if they have any intolerances; many of us are lactose intolerant or allergic to wheat, yet are still eating it on a daily basis. This can cause bloating, bad skin or discomfort.

I drink lots of water. It's great for so many things; your skin, your hair, your energy and hydration. 9 times out of 10 I guarantee if you have a headache it's due to dehydration and a bottle of water will cure it. If you eat fruit try not to eat anything else with it at least half an hour before and after. This way your body digests most of the goodness from the fruit. Some people try to lose weight by reducing what and how often they eat, but that is a bad idea! This will slow your metabolism down and cause your body to put on weight, as it will begin to store any fat that passes through your body. Eat little and often, and eat within the first hour of waking up, to kick start your metabolism and help you to continuosly burn off fat.

could never ever possibly choose one! This is the hardest question I've been asked in an interview! I love most fruit and veg, especially avocado, mango, spinach, goji berries, blueberries, beetroot, strawberries... the list is endless. Fish is also so good for you and one of my favourite dishes

Some of my modeling workshop classes offer nutrition and diet advice for models. If you are based in the UK you can get more info on The Workshop by emailing bookingenquiries@PortiaFreno.com and putting "The Workshop" in the subject heading.