FACE FACTS

Name: Nicole Trunfio
Date of birth: March 16, 1986
Born in: Merredin, Western Australia
Agencies: Iconic, IMG and Vivien's

She was discovered when … she won the Australian version of the television series Search for a Supermodel and came third in the international version.

She has been linked to … fellow Western Australian supermodels Jess Gomes and Gemma Ward, who are amongst her close friends.

You might also have seen her … modelling for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Christian Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Valentino and Victoria's Secret. She has appeared in campaigns for Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel, Lacoste, Sisley, BCBG Max Azria and Guess.

Other than modelling she is known for … her acting career. Nicole studied at the Stella Adler Studio in New York City and NIDA in Sydney and appeared in the Australian movie Two Fists and One Heart. She also served as a mentor on the second season of the US version of Make Me a Supermodel.

Don't quote me but … "I was a bullying victim at school," Trunfio told Perth's Sunday Times. "I was too tall, too skinny, too Italian and too different. I thought modelling would be a world full of the biggest bullies, but I have actually met many beautiful, influential and talented people in my industry, and throughout the world."

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