Bangladeshi-born Canberra actress and model, Sadia Nabila, shares five things she can’t live without, as well as a look at what goes on underneath the skin.
On days that I don’t feel confident: “I always tell myself, ‘I can trust me’. Even in the worst-case scenario, I can trust myself to learn from my mistakes. I try to look back at all my achievements and how hard I had to work to get to where I am today; it’s a good reminder for me to keep hustling!”
An insecurity that I’ve had to overcome: “Having been part of the modelling industry from a very young age, I know the industry can have harsh standards. I was always concerned about what I should and shouldn’t eat. Later in my career, I started to look at things differently. Being skinny was not my motto anymore. I just wanted to be happy. I love take-out, and pretty much all my favourite foods are unhealthy. But life is too short not to enjoy it. Plus, a girl’s got to eat!”
Something I find beautiful in others is: “A beautiful soul. With all the crazy things going on in the world, we need more good-hearted people around us. Genuine, loving, kind people with warm hearts.”
1. Something local…
I love wearing dresses from Momento Dezigns in Griffith. They have a huge range of formal, cocktail and evening dresses. Being part of the entertainment industry, I often require a lot of dressy outfits, and they are pretty much my go-to destination for all my fashion needs.
2. Something free…
I love abseiling. I can’t even begin to describe how free it makes you feel. When you are descending from the top of a mountain, the view, the breeze, the calmness of everything just makes you feel grateful for the nature. I also love going on hikes and walks.
3. Something I always keep on me…
Hand cream and lip balm! I don’t think I go anywhere without these two items. Herbae par L’Occitane is my all-time favourite hand cream – the smell is so soothing – but when it comes to super dry lips you can’t go past Blistex.
4. Something I splurged on/like to invest in…
That would be heels/shoes. Currently, I own more than 90 pairs of shoes – you could say I have an addiction. But I consider comfortable nice shoes a necessity! Sometimes I even wear my favourite ones on the runway.
5. Something for days when I don’t feel the best…
I try to cope with those days by accepting all my feelings – it’s okay to not always feel the best. My work schedule can get quite hectic at times, and I do feel very overwhelmed, but I never ignore or avoid the negative feelings because, luckily, they’re not permanent. I listen to some good music or go on a small walk, letting those emotions pass through me. It always works.
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