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editorials for top magazines such as Elle, Glamour, and Marie Claire, as well as campaigns for Neiman Marcus and bikini brands from Brazil. Additionally, I’ve performed stand-up comedy during Swim Fashion Week, with a Lamborghini champagne backdrop - it was a dream come true! I was able to combine my love for modeling and performing, and we even enjoyed a glass of champagne while taking pictures on a boat the next day. Abras: How does your experience in Miami differ from other cities you’ve worked in? Kuzmina: My first job in Miami was for Elle UK, and I have my agent, Luiz Mattos, to thank for my US career. He knew how much I loved to travel, and I remember stepping out of Miami airport for the first time and feeling so relaxed. The warm, tropical air was a stark contrast to the freezing Siberian nights I was used to. In Miami, there’s a sense that nothing is rushed and everything gets done. As a model, I’ve shot in challenging weather conditions, but Miami is always a fun and enjoyable experience. The ocean water is warm and inviting, and I always feel welcomed by the people I work with. There’s always an invitation to a party or community event in the evening. Abras: How does Miami’s cultural diversity impact your creative process and artistic vision? Kuzmina: Miami is incredibly culturally diverse, and I love the Cuban influence. It brings me back to my roots growing up in post-Soviet Russia and connects me to South American culture through architecture and food. I was invited to perform stand-up comedy during Art Basel a few years ago and was fascinated by the crowd’s reaction to the famous “The Comedian” banana piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Doing comedy about the piece was a highlight for me. Growing up, I was a huge fan of Miami Vice and loved sneaking peeks at Hollywood films when I was a kid. Abras: Can you tell us about any exciting projects you have coming up in Miami? Kuzmina: Next month, my 14-year-old son is moving to Florida to attend IMG Academy and train as a professional tennis player, and I’ll be visiting him every other month.