How I Started Modeling In Japan At 15 Years Old | Q&A with pictures!

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  • @AlinaMcleod
    @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Hope you guys enjoyed the video! Get the Rosetta Stone Lifetime Subscription for only $150 USD: partners.rosettastone.com/alina-mcleod/alinam1

    • @akbargabbar505
      @akbargabbar505 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi😊Alina👧 you are Soooo beeeautifuuuul as always🌷 great Personalty for a youtuber Seriously you are very talented and hard working love your Videos💘💞❤🔴

    • @lion2675
      @lion2675 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is an interesting inside view on the teenage modelling business.

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It was great to hear all about your modeling career Alina. I am so glad that it opened the door for you to travel and you found out that you really loved it. Thanks for sharing and really enjoyed the video.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @setiabudi4188
    @setiabudi4188 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Alina is a fabulous lady as a traveling youtuber

  • @dinab7852
    @dinab7852 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE all your videos & your personality! Watching your videos is my nightly routine for 2 hours. Thank you!

  • @herupurwanto7637
    @herupurwanto7637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it's really nice to see the beautiful Alina, with her various activities as a model and TH-camr. success always 🙏

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you very much Alina for this nice video. Your modeling career allowed you to visit many countries like Japan which is always in your heart as your career starded there. Anyway still today you could be a fantastic model. Great video and take care.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I'm so grateful for the opportunities it gave me. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @kiyoxia5426
    @kiyoxia5426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back, Detective Nancy !

  • @ianhamilton396
    @ianhamilton396 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like a fine wine, she is and continues to be ever so lovely and adorable!

  • @joe-uu5tn
    @joe-uu5tn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video Alina. I think this was my favorite because you showed us what your life was like as a model. Had no idea. Ron from Abbotsford.

  • @priortokaraew7569
    @priortokaraew7569 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    although i poke fun at and pick on you sometimes, i think you are an amazing person for holding your own to now living a plain life, being a regular simple woman with a clean life after having been glamorous.

  • @frederickoning191
    @frederickoning191 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, Alina! Your journey has been most interesting and impressive. I appreciate your candor and retrospective. Happy travels!

  • @LeftyWright
    @LeftyWright ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great vid Alina. You answered all the questions I’ve pondered while watching your travels over the years. I’m so happy your experiences have been so positive ❤❤❤❤

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much!

  • @vinodpund1574
    @vinodpund1574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great and emotional experience that gave me a lot of valuable knowledge about modeling.
    Helpful Alina 🎉❤

  • @yury2509
    @yury2509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great presentation, Alina. You are a good narrator

  • @rickporto1
    @rickporto1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I follow your channel!
    I live in Japan but I'm from Curitiba Brazil!
    Happy travels!

  • @briannabee812
    @briannabee812 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was interesting to hear your perspective on career path few can do. I wanted to try it but my life took a different path with University. I bet it was a refreshing moment to see all these places you once worked.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, was definitely a nice walk down memory lane :)

  • @robertvigo6778
    @robertvigo6778 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent pointers with a vibrant look. Thanks Alina ❤

  • @johnnychannel7824
    @johnnychannel7824 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a model to a TH-camr is not easy. Congratulation 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @dolcefarniente________86
    @dolcefarniente________86 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome wish u the best Alina ❤

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was super interesting thanks for sharing with us..Take care ❤

  • @ilecier
    @ilecier ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dèja vu.......was on a 2 months model contract (as a male model) in Tokyo just like you but an estimated 12-15 years earlier. Not much seems to have changed in terms of requirements. I remember their obsession with skinny models and very young girls back then. However, loosing weight wasn't any difficult and came with the daily and numerous go sees with clients. To reach their places in the biggest city of the world kept us moving for many hours...... making money was/is clearly considerably easier for girls. Overall a great experience.... expenses were deducted from job income and I went home with a small amount of money. I considered it a cost-free travel and stay in an exciting and different culture. Unforgettable their: お疲れ様 or Otsukaresama, which means good work/job that came inevitably each time upon finishing a job and was accompanied by a slight head bow and friendly smile.........😊

  • @aljorgy2310
    @aljorgy2310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful story, wish you the best in the future 😊😊

  • @gediminasmurauskas7817
    @gediminasmurauskas7817 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Alina! I enjoyed your modeling recollections in Tokyo! Beautiful! Thans for sharing!

  • @hannahupdegraff
    @hannahupdegraff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video! 🥰 It made me feel nostalgic. I also modeled in Japan and lived at Akasaka Mansion! I remember being so scared at how haunted it was 😅

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg that’s amazing! And yeah I didn’t know it was haunted until after I left 😅

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm not the prime demographic for this particular video but it was interesting. Your early modelling shots remind me of a colt all long. thin legs and big teeth. Your smile than and now, just lights up your face. Genetically you are gifted, but you had the work ethic to make the most of it. Interesting video. I can honestly say that human lumps (my specialty) are not in demand in the modelling or the acting world, and my work ethic would be probably somewhat suspect. Great video of Alina in Japan, and that's still a winning combination.

  • @OldManPaul
    @OldManPaul 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are such a pretty face in your videos. I just enjoy hearing you present your content. I had no idea you used to model until now. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Alina, Thank you for your candor and honesty. Things are changing slowly in the Modeling Industry about age and body image. Let's hope the next generation of models will benefit from your wisdom. It looks like Japan will always have a special place in your heart ❤. Sending you some much Love and Affection ❤❤❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sure will, thank you!

    • @fmonge88
      @fmonge88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! I was blown away by your candor and the prominent look into the world of modeling! It perhaps should be a "must- see" video for aspiring models! Well-done!👏👏👏👏
      I am looking into Rosetta and see it has a good design of teaching, thanks!

  • @ellest7741
    @ellest7741 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fun to hear your story! 😊❤

  • @SiliconValleyCat
    @SiliconValleyCat ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video! I saw Hie-Jinjya in the video. That's where my parents had a wedding ceremony. That shrine was a guardian of Edo Castle (currently where the imperial palace is located)!

  • @helenvictoria8880
    @helenvictoria8880 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alina , Thoroughly enjoyed listening about your modelling career…thanks for sharing gorgeous gal 🥰

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very interesting Alina. 👍😊🇯🇵⛩️

  • @johngonzalez4298
    @johngonzalez4298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Sunday beautiful ❤

  • @ralfmoll5727
    @ralfmoll5727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alina,
    thank You for sharing Your personal story and the old pictures. I appreciate it.
    To be honest, I also appreciate the current Alina, because I associate to her more experiences she is able to share!
    Best regards, Ralf

  • @Peizxcv
    @Peizxcv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahh, Alina is so beautiful. Not a surprise she was an Asian model because Asia always hires the best models 😍

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw thank you!

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a good job, Alina!❤❤

  • @fmonge88
    @fmonge88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not to be negative, you said about naivete which I'm sure was a challenge and not easy at all. Glad you handled it correctly and peservered. ¡Saludos Alina!

  • @cravog.silveira4601
    @cravog.silveira4601 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always beautiful!

  • @victorjian3909
    @victorjian3909 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ms McLeod. Have you ever think about travel Hawaii? We have the best beaches in the world and lots of outdoor activities.

  • @travelwithspicy
    @travelwithspicy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks sister for your sharing ❤️🇰🇭🫶

  • @NasirUddin-km5yc
    @NasirUddin-km5yc ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ❤ love y much. Thanks fr yr best Activities.. Wish Best ❤❤❤

  • @ayasarsour2860
    @ayasarsour2860 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @brianabare7515
    @brianabare7515 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super fun- you could definitely model these days, but sounds like you are done with it- Totally want a video about your TV star experience! Much love and thanks for sharing your travels with us ❤

  • @josealfonsosilvalatorre1826
    @josealfonsosilvalatorre1826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @abdulhanannocorruptiontalk7804
    @abdulhanannocorruptiontalk7804 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your speaking ability ❤

  • @omardin109
    @omardin109 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok,thanks.

  • @dominicclarkgolf4924
    @dominicclarkgolf4924 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi mate I just wanted to give feedback as you asked. The channel content is great! My fav vids ever were Tour School. Also loved the Pro am with Bernie and Steph and of ofcourse the Cornwall links bloggs with Gilly and others. Really enjoying Jo and Jim on the channel and Paul is always class. I think the filming and content is top class. My advice to grow would be to do what you do best which is a cut above other channels and that is high class serious golf ie the tour school and Jim Vs Jo you got coming up. Other ideas would be travel and playing bloggs with more of the course action showing the area and chats in the bar etc more reality TV etc👍. Hope that helps I always like and comment when I can and watch on TV mostly. Good luck mate. Dom👍

  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In this day and age when being morbidly obese and being out of shape is considered a virtue, I was always a skinny and small man and well the latter part of it wasn’t ideal for a modeling career, where men have to a certain height. The truth is looks aren’t everything and handsomeness like beauty, is fleeting. Thanks for the retrospective on your modeling career and time in Japan. It was most enjoyable! 😊

  • @ichwansimanjuntak7557
    @ichwansimanjuntak7557 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi..Alina..this is my first comment in your channel..i just wanna tell..you look great and pretty but i think you look more glowy when you stay Indonesia🙏

  • @korokov5299
    @korokov5299 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you..

  • @aderuslandi8197
    @aderuslandi8197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you Alina❤

  • @caminodetokio4816
    @caminodetokio4816 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s very interesting to know that for non-Japanese person like you including my friend from Australia, Akasaka means the just Akasaka area, where TBS TV Headquarters are located and which is a very business district. But for Japanese people like me it must be the Akasaka-Mitsuke area, which is very popular bar area and 10 to 15 minutes walk from Akasaka.

  • @PrincessZoey
    @PrincessZoey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super cool!!!!

  • @alexykong9378
    @alexykong9378 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, working at such a young age!# So independent!#

  • @huapiavesyviajes
    @huapiavesyviajes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    happy sunday beautiful excellent video

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow 15 years old is young

  • @JimMork
    @JimMork ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely guessed someone had her do modeling. Not the first walking video I thought that.

  • @mooncaketin
    @mooncaketin ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking us along on your trip down memory lane!
    @20:02 I think I remember "Ataru"! Wasn't it about this young autistic man who helped the police, particularly a female detective, solve crimes?

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha yup that's the one. I was Detective Nancy on the TV show he watched :)

    • @mooncaketin
      @mooncaketin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlinaMcleod Holy crap, that was you?! Cool!

  • @busters299
    @busters299 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alina, You are like an angel beautiful and very smarts. The heavens sent you to be born in this world.

  • @MbisonBalrog
    @MbisonBalrog ปีที่แล้ว

    To go from post Soviet UKR, to small very rural town in Northern Saskatchewan, to modeling in Japan, to YTer is crazy. How you even get noticed from Northern Saskatchewan? Who got you into modeling? Did you parents bring you to beauty pageants?

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's exactly what I talk about in the video.

  • @carefulconsumer8682
    @carefulconsumer8682 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're very brave to have gone to a foreign country all on your own at that age. Fantastic it worked out so well for you, tho.

  • @fellowcitizen
    @fellowcitizen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That catalogue seems very Pippi Longstocking!

  • @abbasahmed6374
    @abbasahmed6374 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are stunning take care lots of love from Montreal

  • @manatmathayomchan8019
    @manatmathayomchan8019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love and wish you well.

  • @oldjaggy
    @oldjaggy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still beautiful

  • @itsmejohnson0891
    @itsmejohnson0891 ปีที่แล้ว

    which year was that? when you landed first?

  • @Arnel_A67
    @Arnel_A67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no wonder you know how angles work 😁❤

  • @traveljourneybd
    @traveljourneybd ปีที่แล้ว

    I am fascinated by you

  • @Maudongh
    @Maudongh ปีที่แล้ว

    no wonder, ok noted Dear, good Luck :))

  • @mohammadehsan4811
    @mohammadehsan4811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alina I love your every kind of character👍amazing girl ? Alina💘

  • @muzammil04174
    @muzammil04174 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi alina, I'm Ahmed from south India, i like your all you tube video, And your explaining its too good, and your voice are so sweet like melting butter😂😂, when you are planning to here,
    Thanks
    Ahmed

  • @chiefenumclaw7960
    @chiefenumclaw7960 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Alina, I run a modeling agency in Saskatoon, and we're interested in booking you for our November issue of "Scandalous stories of spicy Senoritas from Southern Saskatchewan." It's mainly stories about the timber industry, peppered with a few photos of spicy senoritas (that's where you come in).

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No thanks lol

    • @MbisonBalrog
      @MbisonBalrog ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is from Northern Saskatchewan.

  • @fire_on_earth
    @fire_on_earth ปีที่แล้ว

    You look more beautiful and brighter in Japan than being Canada. 😮

  • @LeodiAstoriaXIII
    @LeodiAstoriaXIII ปีที่แล้ว

    10:06 this image really says all about Japan, one side is traditional, one side is modern, a country of incredible contradiction

  • @AgeCobra
    @AgeCobra ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Alina you would of made a great model

    • @AgeCobra
      @AgeCobra ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't have Telegram no phone

  • @dewankhurshedalam5959
    @dewankhurshedalam5959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alina when you are 15 years old then you was sweety now you are Gorgeous

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem6723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you keep in touch with all your ex modeling roommates from Japan or just that one who asked you a question? Just wondering if they’re still in the modeling biz in some capacity.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, definitely friends still with quite a few. Some still do modeling part time, but the majority have other jobs now.

    • @inquisitvem6723
      @inquisitvem6723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlinaMcleod thanks.

  • @marcuswong313
    @marcuswong313 ปีที่แล้ว

    Were you in Singapore once? Not too sure if that was you, in one of the modelling agencies years ago.

    • @AlinaMcleod
      @AlinaMcleod  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I never modelled in Singapore

  • @samsousayt
    @samsousayt ปีที่แล้ว

    Does Swimming girl cop ring a bell, didn't you also work on Japanese TV dramas ?

  • @farhatali2763
    @farhatali2763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alina fabulous excited volg thanks so much ur sharing ur lifestyle sweet time experience it's useful for youngsters thy what became models ur dress nice onestly ur good looking now when u young time different experience but ur looking now very good u have lots of experience ur sea of experience Alina if u like in future I give gemstone gifts. Thanks ur fantastic volg

  • @ernestconnell8087
    @ernestconnell8087 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My modeling career ended before it began

  • @bernabecaneta6154
    @bernabecaneta6154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi god's mother I'm happy to see you good health and safe and still beauty 😊

  • @nahianiqbal3665
    @nahianiqbal3665 ปีที่แล้ว

    You r beeeautiful and very polite.

  • @Notavlogger817
    @Notavlogger817 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ClaudeGelineau6351
    @ClaudeGelineau6351 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was wondering how old you were! now I know

  • @OlegVR-r5q
    @OlegVR-r5q ปีที่แล้ว

    Какая ты была симпатичная в юности, Алина! Ну и ну!!!...😮😮😮

  • @vgshwk
    @vgshwk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to hear your experience turned out I am sure everyone has heard horror stories.

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz ปีที่แล้ว

  • @towada1066
    @towada1066 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry,... repeat comment ... my dream destination is Dog River, Saskatchewan !

  • @manm3266
    @manm3266 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤

  • @singaporedan1597
    @singaporedan1597 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍

  • @inquisitvem6723
    @inquisitvem6723 ปีที่แล้ว

    Must have been a wonderful experience back then being 15 and working overseas. How many 15 yr. olds can say they did this.

  • @jarvisalexandro8196
    @jarvisalexandro8196 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you still keep in touch. With your models friends, your roommates? back then

  • @TAKITETUTO
    @TAKITETUTO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    とても面白かったです!

  • @gurwindersingh-bs7wp
    @gurwindersingh-bs7wp ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ u dear

  • @JoshuaPatrickGarrett
    @JoshuaPatrickGarrett ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could easily model for another 20 years.

  • @diegolisboadesouza8792
    @diegolisboadesouza8792 ปีที่แล้ว

    Linda mais vídeos love😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖

  • @JohnRodelSantos-kg4nf
    @JohnRodelSantos-kg4nf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Alina You're so Beautiful💖💖💖Philippines🇵🇭

  • @informationcollectionpost3257
    @informationcollectionpost3257 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like perhaps the Japanese wanted to expand their product markets beyond Japan. Anyhow, you got to help them out and then turn that into a career.

  • @NasirUddin-km5yc
    @NasirUddin-km5yc ปีที่แล้ว

    y r so cute and lovely. Love much --❤❤❤❤