Modeling Career for TV Character: Lion Adopts Runway Stride - Lion from TV, now venturing into modeling industry
Businesswoman Janna Ensthaler Expands Portfolio to Include Modeling
German businesswoman Janna Ensthaler, renowned for her acumen in the TV show "The Lion's Den," has ventured into a new territory - modeling. The entrepreneur, known for her analytical prowess and unwavering business acumen, has recently signed with renowned modeling agency MGM Models.
This unexpected turn marks an achievement for Ensthaler who stands at 1.77 meters tall and makes her the new face for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior.
MGM Models, led by CEO Marco Sinervo, was impressed by Ensthaler's appeal and the impressive demand from prominent clients. The contact was established through Instagram, with the agency reaching out to Ensthaler after discovering her on the platform.
Reflecting on her childhood dreams, Ensthaler shared with Bild, "As a child, I dreamt of being a pop star. This opportunity to model was unexpected, but it was a dream I never would have turned down."
Balancing her roles as an investor, entrepreneur, and now a model, Ensthaler is already a seasoned member of "The Lion's Den," having invested in over 100 companies since 2023. She views this new venture as another exciting phase in her life: "I'm in a fantastic phase of my life. I'm a mother to three kids, happily married, and I enjoy doing this. I feel comfortable with my appearance and my body, which is essential when one chooses to show themselves like this."
Modeling contracts in the industry are often formed through the recruitment process, contract negotiations, and subsequent portfolio development. Luxury brands like Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton frequently collaborate with models for fashion campaigns, runway shows, and product promotions.
- Janna Ensthaler's diversified portfolio now includes modeling, a move that mirrors her transition from a successful businesswoman to a high-profile model, all while maintaining her influential roles as an investor and TV personality on "The Lion's Den."
- Intriguingly, this foray into modeling by the German entrepreneur was facilitated by Instagram, with MGM Models, a reputable fashion-and-beauty agency specializing in entertainment and technology, reaching out to her on the platform.
- As a model, Ensthaler has become the ambassador for prestigious fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Christian Dior S.A., continuing to uphold her stature in the lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, and entertainment industries.
