Larissa Bonesi is a Brazilian model and film actress, who works in Hindi as well as Telugu language films. She has modeled for brands like Olay, Lancôme and Lottos Sport, and has made editorials for Elegance Prosperit, Converse, Nine West, and Levis. She started her movie career by appearing as a dancer in the popular song Subha Hone Na De from the romantic comedy Desi Boyz, starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham.
She then went on to feature in a supporting role in the Saif Ali Khan starrer Go Goa Gone, which revolves around a group of friends who attend a rave party in Goa and find themselves trapped between zombies the next morning. She then featured in the 2016 Telugu action comedy Thikka, under the direction of Sunil Reddy, starring Larissa as the female lead opposite Sai Dharam Tej, the movie was dubbed in Hindi titled Rocket Raja. She is making her foray onto the OTT platform with the web film Penthouse. In the film directed by Abbas-Mastan, the actress will be seen along with Bobby Deol and Arjun Rampal.
Namita Nayyar:
You started your professional career as a model in 2011. You’re acting and modeling career started by appearing as a dancer in the popular song Subha Hone Na De from the romantic Indian comedy Desi Boyz, starring Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. This propelled your modeling and acting career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of fashion & glamour modeling and also as an actress. Tell us something about this fairy tale journey?
Larissa Bonesi:
I started my career in 2007 and I came to India on 2011. When I first came to India, I never thought I would end up in a movie industry, I was always looking for big assignments in the modeling industry. But when I got my first movie script I fell in love with the process of bringing to life someone else on cameras. It was never easy for me, I have been thru a lot in my life, up and downs, with more NO than YES.
But that never made me stop. I believe we all have a purpose in life, and I am here to give mine. I never back down, I never told myself I am not capable, I guess It looks a fairy tale journey but I am just a women today that have never given up on her dreams or goals.
I am very thankful for every opportunity that I got in my life, and I am always grateful for every single person I meet, I have learned a lot, and for me to be standing where I am today it’s a blessing. my family support is everything to me, I still have a long journey to go and to achieve everything I seek for. So for now, I would say I am right where I am supposed to be.
Namita Nayyar:
You moved from Brazil to India, China, Argentina, Thailand, and a few other countries for your professional career. For a model and actress adjusting to new countries with their own cultures, it must be difficult and then to adjust with modeling and acting career in the new foreign land, what advice you can give to fellow models in a similar situation?
Larissa Bonesi:
I have been all over Asia and South America and Europe for my modeling assignments. I must say it was never easy, because I left home I was only 13 years old back then, and I had to learn and adapt to different culture, language, costumes and of course self-living, doing everything by myself. I feel everyone has a different experience in every industry, you never know who will do so well or who will end up quitting. I say, you must have a very strong and determinate mind, set your goals and work hard.
Nothing will ever come easy. Fall in love with you work, have passion for what you do, the answer NO we all have, but we gotta try hard, work more than hours, be fully committed to what you actually want to become. Family is your base, your main strength, you gotta believe in yourself even when no one else does, you gotta set your goals every day and go for it. What is tomorrow? we will never know, but if you do your best every day, and keep working hard towards your goals, you can be sure your success will come in the right time.
Namita Nayyar:
You are a world-leading media personality, model, actress, and brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Larissa Bonesi:
It’s quite hectic sometimes; we have to use whatever time we have to work on everything, we gotta be always ready for new work, meetings, meeting calls, travels, events. It’s hectic but I enjoy, it’s my life, it’s my passion, I do with love. Nothing to complain!
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Larissa Bonesi:
I do workout at gym with my trainer Rajiv Singh, he has been very motivational for me. Whenever I have a free day he always questions me if I rather am home or at the gym working towards the fitness I wanna have. That is quite intense, I love working out and making myself busy even when I have off days. Working out for me it’s a therapy. Makes me happy! I do cardio, weight training, cycling and dance.
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Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Larissa Bonesi:
I have done Nutrition course and I am not a big fan of diet plans. I believe your mind says more about your body than eating does. If you don’t work on your lifestyle no diet can be follow. I of course avoid few type of food whenever I really need to get in certain shape
, but normally I eat healthy, I don’t deny a dessert if I feel like having it. It’s a balance you don’t need to eat a whole chocolate box, you can have one and still be fine. That’s when I say about mind, I learned to set my mind so I can have the body I want.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Larissa Bonesi:
Thank you!! I am obsessed with good skin and healthy hair. I am not a big fan of makeup when I am not working or going for a meeting. I rather use only my sun protector and mascara. I avoid using makeup as much as I can whenever possible. On my skin I use micellar water, tonic, my moisturizer and that’s it and of course water, drinking water is fundamental! On my hair because of the amount of products every day and heat I am always doing hair spa, either home or at a parlor.
Namita Nayyar:
You are multilingual. You can speak English, Chinese and Portuguese. How being fluent these languages helped you in furthering your professional modeling career?
Larissa Bonesi:
I graduated at a English school, so when I left home I was already fluent in English. Accordingly to the countries I have been I learned different languages so I could communicate better and express myself better. I am a big fan of languages, I love learning! So for me it always helps to be more understanding and to get exactly what the client is asking for. I set myself a new goal, to learn a total of 8 languages in the next 5 years. Let’s see how it goes ha-ha.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion model girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Larissa Bonesi:
First of all, it’s not the glamour that you see. We work more than 18hrs a day sometimes, and It can get extended for 20hrs, it depends on what you will be shooting for. You gotta be strong, determinate, confident, smart, and never ever lose your focus. There will be many doors leading you to many ways, if you are not smart, strong and determined you can be in a big mess.
You will meet millions of people, you will get millions of promises, but remember your family is your only true fundamental base and the only promise you should believe is that you are capable of much more. You should make yourself promises to be better and true to who you are each and every day.
Namita Nayyar:
You have been featured in the 2016 Telugu action comedy Thikka, under the direction of Sunil Reddy, starring as the female lead opposite Sai Dharam Tej. Here Sai Dharam Tej received critical praises for his performance, and the movie was dubbed in Hindi titled Rocket Raja. Tell us more about your experience of working in this Indian film.
Larissa Bonesi:
I have been in two Telugu movies and both I had unforgettable experiences. I believe we are all here to learn and every day I learn more and more not only from the movies but of myself. I did learn languages that I never thought existed and I met people I will never forget.
Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo shoots with many magazines and have done editorials for Elegance Prosperity, Nine West, Teenie Weenie, Converse and Levi’s. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Larissa Bonesi:
I believe in myself, no matter what. I believe that if you don’t believe in yourself who will? The difference is that, I do with love my work and I never complain at work. If I say yes to a client I will make sure he is fully happy with the work I give. My body is my temple I work on my mind every day, so like that I can be sure I have the body to be confident at.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Larissa Bonesi:
It’s brilliant! I love the website and all the articles. Makes me more motivated whenever I read.
Namita Nayyar:
Today social media plays a vital role in putting your message across to your followers and fans. What is your message for the 501k followers on Instagram?
Larissa Bonesi:
The media can make you or destroy you, my 501k has made me who I am today on social media. I love my fans and all that follows my work. It’s amazing to feel so much love! I hope I can continue to grow and make them all proud and happy! My love goes without saying to my followers. They are all very special to me.
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