Contreiras Twins - Q Models newest double threat

Andreia Contreiras

Alice Contreiras

10 questions for Andreia and Alice Contreiras

Double the beauty and personality, Andreia and Alice Contreiras are twin models that are on the same high speed road to success in the industry. Andrea who is 3 minutes older than her sister started her career first in Portugal, where they were born and raised. She entered the Elite Model Look Contest in 2003 and won a contract with Elite Model Management. In that same year, Alice attended a contest for Pantene and won a contract with Central models. Soon after, Andrea signed with the label as well. The Twins moved to New York about 4 weeks ago and are signed with Q models. We wanted to get to know them a little better so we asked them a series of random (but fun!) questions:

1: What is the worst shoot you’ve ever had?

Andreia: “I’m afraid of heights, and once I had to stand on a ledge in high heels…I was really afraid!”

Alice: “I had one in Portugal, in the snow and in a bikini. It was terrible.”

2: If you weren’t modeling what career would you want to pursue?

Andreia: “I always wanted to be a hairdresser.”

Alice: “I always wanted to be an actress.”

3: What are three things you can’t live without?

Alice: “Family, Food, Friends.”

Andreia: “Same!” [both laugh]

4: What is the number one thing that you want for Christmas?

Andreia: “An iphone.”

Alice: “A boyfriend.”

5: Favorite designer?

Andreia & Alice: “Balmain”

{We’re going to have to agree here…Spring 2010 collection...brilliant}

6: Describe your personal style.

Andreia: “We have the same style. Comfy clothes, not many colors or patterns.”

7: If you could change one thing about the modeling industry what would it be?

Andreia: “The superficial people.”

Alice: “The fact that you have to be really skinny.”

8: What is your all time favorite movie?

Andreia: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

Alice: “Pulp Fiction.”

9: What is the last beautiful place you’ve been?

Andreia: “Bali.”

Alice: “Dubai. It’s not as big as you think but it’s really nice.”

10: What do you love most about New York City?

Andreia: “The Craziness.”

Alice: “The mix of cultures.”

by Jasmine Pierce