Paula Verhoeven Still Nervous Walking on the Catwalk Even Though She Has Been a Model Since Age 13

Kapanlagi.com - Paula Verhoeven has been pursuing a career as a model since the age of 13. However, she only became truly active in the professional modeling world in 2007. Although she has been in the field for a long time, Paula admits that the modeling profession has become an inseparable part of her.

"It's been quite a while, Alhamdulillah, since I was 13 years old actually. But I became active from 2007," said Paula at the Jakarta Convention Center, Wednesday (31/10/2024).

For Paula, the modeling profession has indeed merged with her identity. She feels that modeling is a part of her identity that is hard to separate. "Maybe yes," she replied briefly.

1. Diligent Training

Paula Verhoeven © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Despite being experienced, Paula admits she still often feels nervous before appearing on the runway. To cope with such conditions, Paula has a special way to ensure she performs at her best. She usually does a brief practice in the backstage to adjust to the clothes and shoes she will be wearing.

"Usually, yes, there is a little bit of nervousness. But if there are issues like the shoes being really high or the dress being too long, I usually still practice backstage," she said.

2. Special Ritual to Overcome Nervousness

Paula Verhoeven © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Paula also shares that unpleasant moments on stage have become a normal part of her career. Interestingly, even though she has been in the modeling world for a long time, offers to walk the runway keep coming in. "It has happened, it happens, that's normal," she said.

Before stepping onto the stage, Paula has a special ritual to cope with her nervousness.

"Still, still nervous. But the way to deal with it is mostly to practice backstage, mastering the dress and shoes, before going out we take a breath, just pray," she concluded.

(kpl/far/ums)