Meet the Siberian stunner who now calls Italy home…
Hi Lidia, tell us a bit about your shoot – where, when, the idea behind it, etc…
The shoot was made in Milan by the amazing Ivan Genasi .. he’s very professional . We had a really good time and we wanted to create a sexy and unique shoot.
Are there any other funny anecdotes you can share about this shoot?
We thought we would never be able to take off the latex dress, but we made it. Haha.
When do you feel sexy and why?
I feel sexy when I’m in balance with my mind and body. When I’m feeling great with myself in every point.
What is your best asset? Physically and otherwise.
My asset is to never give up and be focused on what I have to do next. Physically I think my legs and my face.
Give us a little more background about yourself and your life story so far.
Well there a lot to say about my life. I was born in Siberia and lived there for a short time and then I moved to Italy with my mum because my parents got divorced. I have one older sister and three beautiful nieces. I’m a proud aunt . Also I have two cats that are my babies. I’m feeling lucky to able to live in Italy. I love this country, the people and the food. I studied here and finished linguistic college.
What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I think people would be surprised to see me shy. Because as a model many think I need attention but surprisingly I’m a shy person.
How would you describe yourself in five words?
Kind, funny, efficient, stubborn and sometimes lazy. Haha.
How long have you been modelling and what would do if you weren’t modelling?
I’ve been modelling for 10 years. If I wasn’t modelling I would be an art advisor or drawing artist.
What have you learned about men over the years?
I learned that they are very simple humans beings. I wish I was a man sometimes.
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
That we have a lot of hormones. We are not difficult and just need to be understood.
What do you look for in a man?
I look for kind and respectful man who maintain his promises .
Describe your ideal date.
My ideal date would be a sunny day in Como on a little boat.
What can we get you at the bar?
Oh, I love wine at the bar.
Got a hangover cure?
A lot of sleep and carbs .
What’s your best hidden talent?
I guess it’s to be efficient.
Do you have any phobias?
Snakes and all those kind of things.
Who is your girl crush and why?
My girls crush is forever Monica Bellucci.
What’s the freakiest/weirdest thing someone has sent you via social media?
Via social media I’ve had very long messages, gifts .
What is your motto in life?
My motto is to never give up no matter how hard life you can be.
What’s next for you? Any exciting projects on the horizon you can share with us?
My next project it will be something whey exciting for myself… I can’t talk about it yet though! But I’m very very happy . I dreamed about it so much.
Finally, where would you like to be in five years?
In the next five years I would love see myself living next to the beach and enjoying a margarita.
Model: Lidia Corja @je_suis_lidaa
Photographer: Ivan Genasi @ivangenasi
Stylist: Luigi Gaballo @luigigaballo
Makeup artist: Daniela Valenzi @daniela.isabellad
PR: @say__media
Latex dress: @anoeses.brand
Gloves: @sermonetagloves
Lingerie: @exilia.official
Tights: @emiliocavallini