Andrew Weir and The Art of Casting The Next Model

Arlenis Sosa, Hudson Hotel, New York | February 4, 2012

“A few years ago, Arlenis arrived at my office and I was running late for our appointment. My assistant called me in the car and said I should come straight away as there was a new star sitting in the office. When I arrived we spent about 45 minutes together laughing and having a great time. Arlenis has this magical energy and a stunning smile. I immediately called Virginia Smith at [American] Vogue and told her that I had the next Vogue girl sitting in my office and that she should arrange for Anna to meet her. Four days later Arlenis was on set shooting for [them].”