Her piercing eyes and charming smile have a way of cutting through the noise in the modern day fashion world, for international top model Lorena Haliti there´s something more to life than headlining exclusive events at industry landmarks like NYFW and Paris Fashion week, the former teen beauty queen has her sights set on leveraging her growing fame and influence to make the world a better place.

Lorena is a soft spoken old soul, her natural beauty shines effortlessly and as her Instagram following keeps growing and with her account having recently been verified, her reach and ability to act as a positive influence for younger generations of aspiring models and fashion gurus is only getting bigger.

Lorena´s European roots account for her distinctive demeanor, full of class and very mature for her young age. She believes social media should be a tool to empower people, inspire others and use attention to drive meaningful social change.


By accomplishing what very few stars have managed to do, which is remain authentic to her own nature while conquering new personal and professional heights, Ms. Haliti has secured a loyal fan base and has been able to motivate countless young women around the world, proving that dreams can come true when you believe in yourself and remain true to your core values.


When asked what makes her happy Lorena stated: “For starters, just feeling the genuineness of others and being in the presence of it. There’s a lot of people you come across that don’t have the same intention or that same heart, and being able to spend time with people that have the same values or beliefs and are genuinely out there to do good and well — it’s really what makes me the happiest.”

And that can very well summarize the blossoming star´s outlook on life, one that many can learn from while working to accomplish seemingly unconquerable goals.

Lorena´s fans from Albania will be able to read the translated version of this article below.

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Për Lorena Haliti nuk ka kufij, vetëm mundësi.

Sytë e saj prekës dhe buzëqeshja simpatike kanë një mënyrë për të ulur zhurmën në botën moderne të modës, për modelen më të lartë ndërkombëtare Lorena Haliti nuk ka diçka më shumë në jetë sesa titujt e ngjarjeve ekskluzive në monumentet e industrisë si NYFW dhe Paris Fashion Week, ish mbretëresha e bukurisë adoleshente ka pamjet e saj duke ushtruar famën e saj në rritje dhe ndikimin për ta bërë botën një vend më të mirë.

Lorena është një shpirt i vjetër i butë i folur, bukuria e saj natyrale shkëlqen pa mundim dhe pasi Instagrami i saj vazhdon të rritet dhe me llogarinë e saj që është verifikuar kohët e fundit, mundësia dhe aftësia e saj për të vepruar si një ndikim pozitiv për gjeneratat e reja të modeleve aspiruese dhe gurusë të modës është vetëm po zmadhohet.

Rrënjët evropiane të Lorena përbëjnë sjelljen e saj dalluese, plot klas dhe shumë të pjekur për moshën e saj të re. Ajo beson se media sociale duhet të jetë një mjet për të fuqizuar njerëzit, të frymëzojë të tjerët dhe të përdorë vëmendjen për të nxitur një ndryshim të rëndësishëm shoqëror.

Duke realizuar atë që shumë pak yje kanë arritur të bëjnë, gjë që mbetet autentike për natyrën e saj ndërsa pushton lartësi të reja personale dhe profesionale, zonja Haliti ka siguruar një bazë besnike të tifozëve dhe ka qenë në gjendje të motivojë gra të reja të panumërta në të gjithë botën, duke dëshmuar që ëndrrat mund të realizohen kur besoni në veten tuaj dhe të qëndroni të vërtetë me vlerat tuaja thelbësore.

Kur u pyetën se çfarë e lumturon Lorena deklaroi: «Për fillestarët, thjesht ndjeni vërtetësinë e të tjerëve dhe duke qenë në praninë e saj. Ka shumë njerëz që hasni që nuk kanë të njëjtin qëllim ose me të njëjtën zemër, dhe të jenë në gjendje të kalojnë kohë me njerëz që kanë të njëjtat vlera ose besime dhe janë vërtet atje për të bërë mirë dhe mirë - është vërtet ajo që më bën më të lumturin ". Dhe kjo mund të përmbledhë shumë mirë këndvështrimin e yllit që lulëzon për jetën, një nga të cilat shumë mund të mësojnë ndërsa punojnë për të arritur qëllime në dukje të pakapërcyeshme.

Lorena is not like most successful young models and influencers out there. Her authenticity stands out and has served to inspire a new generation by providing much needed reassurance to women who wish to make a name for themselves that being yourself is all you really need to make it.

While most beautiful women in this day and age have an almost compulsive need to control their public image at all times and portray an “Instagram friendly” lifestyle in order to increase their digital clout, Lorena Haliti believes that being genuine, kind, and human is the way to go.

And her approach has certainly worked, the 23-year-old starlet has been building a tremendously successful career which includes headlining marquee campaigns for globally recognized brands, making successful appearances at events like Paris Fashion Week and inspiring others to pursue a positive change on social media. We spoke to Lorena and asked a few questions, so our readers can get to know this bright and talented woman:

Tell us a bit about your background.

I was born in Berlin, but I’m actually 100% Albanian. Both of my parents are from Kosovo, but there was a war in the ’90s, so they moved to Berlin before the war, and that’s where I was born. From Berlin, I went to Idaho where I grew up in Boise until I was 21, and then I moved to Seattle and within that first month of moving to Seattle my agent discovered me and reached out to me. I had agents reach out to me previously, but something really stood out about her, I could feel her energy and her presence. I had the gut feeling that I should trust her, and I’m so happy that I did because that’s where it all began, where it all started.

What were the kinds of things you liked to do in your childhood?

Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was actually to go back home and visit family. I only had one aunt in the United States for a really long time, so my family time is something that I really value and enjoy. Every summer, we would go home, back to Europe and I would get to see all of my cousins, my aunts and uncles, and my grandparents, and really just spend a good, valuable time with them. That means a lot to me. I also did a lot of fun things even in Boise. Something that I enjoy doing a lot is hiking, and retail therapy — just like any other girl. (laughs) Just the simple things I really cherish and value.

What makes you happy?

For starters, just feeling the genuineness of others and being in the presence of it. There’s a lot of people you come across that don’t have the same intention or that same heart, and being able to spend time with people that have the same values or beliefs and are genuinely out there to do good and well — it’s really what makes me the happiest.

How did the modeling career take off for you?

I won Miss Idaho Teen USA 2013 and at that time, I was 16. It was one of the biggest accomplishments I had at that point in my life, and it was absolutely exciting, but I cannot give all credit for my success to pageantry. The only person that I really do credit for all of my success and where I am today is my mother agent, Dollhouse management. He’s the one that found me, one that has placed me with every agency I’m now with. I’m in London, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, LA, and then working on a contract in Berlin right now as well.

What has been the most exciting gig you’ve done so far?

The most exciting one I think would be getting the cover of TEUTA magazine, which is in Albania and Kosovo. Growing up, I used to read that magazine, and I remember looking up to all the models that were in there and everything that we stood for, dreaming of just being in the actual magazine itself. Fast forward some years, I’ve now got my second cover with them! They’re a very close client of mine and we get along very well. Being able to see myself on that front page and that cover is an absolutely surreal feeling that I really can’t even explain. Dreams really do come true, and that’s a fact that I want other people to know about me and what I want to showcase to the world: no matter where you come from or what you had to go through to get to where you’re at today, as long as you’re persistent and follow those dreams, you’re more than able to make them come true.

What’s the biggest goal you’re working towards in life?

Honestly, I think that my main goal is really to be a genuinely positive influence for the younger generation that’s coming in, that’s eventually going to be taking over us once it’s our time to hand down the crown. Lots of people now are looking up to these models and these influencers on social media that set these unrealistic standards, and that’s something that I really try to not do because I’m a regular person as you are, and as everyone who’s walking down the street in New York City.

I want to make sure that my brand shows the genuine side — hey, life happens sometimes, we’re all human beings! Not everything is picture-perfect the way it may seem. Yes, I have absolutely amazing things happening in my life that I’m more than grateful for, but at the same time, there are also obstacles that I bump into, like anyone else. Also being a role model and example of how you can achieve absolutely anything, that’s really the biggest thing.

What would you say to all the young girls and women who are maybe looking up to you?

Step out of your comfort zone! That’s exactly what I tell every single girl that messages me or asks for advice, or anything like that. If you ever feel comfortable in your life, that’s when it’s time to branch out and do as much as you can and take leaps of faith because that’s an absolute huge necessity in life.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

I’m really excited to continue progressing and to continue becoming a big influence and a role model for other girls and young women. But if I am going to spill some secrets, I am also branching out into the acting world. Actually, V is the first magazine I’ve told about this! (laughs) That’s where I’m going next.