Tattoo by Yulia Mochalova. People started talking about you in Ukraine after the “Ukrainian Supermodel” project, but I would like to know the whole story from the very beginning

Growing up, I was the golden child. Even in kindergarten, everything was always perfect for me: I made my bed myself, went to bed and woke up before everyone else, and was very obedient in everything. Only one nuance - I fought with the boy in order to sit at the same desk with him.

I loved to walk in the yard with the girls - we played Barbie. I didn’t like all the boy’s games – war games or football. On the contrary, the girls built halabuds and gave concerts to grandmothers. It was like this: they sat in the yard, we brought a player, turned on the music, danced, sang for them and collected 10 kopecks.

There was one case when I tried to play war games with the boys, then they shot me with a machine gun in the head. I ran home in tears and said: “I’ll sue him, I’m calling the police.” So our friendship did not work out.

Of course, they tried to teach me to play with boys, but I was adamant. I sat at home, sewed clothes for dolls and that was enough for me. I only did this when dad was at work, so that he wouldn’t see - I didn’t want him to swear. Then my grandmother approved of all my activities and I hid only from my father.

There was another case. My friend had a wig, we came to her and dressed up. I said that I dress as Philip Kirkorov - I had black ones long hair. But I called myself, of course, Philip Kirkorov, but in my head I understood that I was not Philip, but some kind of female star. Then I painted my eyes with black pencil and said that I was a rocker. Rockers paint their eyes! So I tried to draw attention to it, like, it’s all a joke and I’m normal.

I also wore my mother’s and grandmother’s clothes, heels. And at 14 I went to our local market and bought my first heels. I wore them around the house and studied. My knees were shaking, but I continued, because I understood that it would be useful to me. And it came in handy. Now I run in any platform and any heel - from 12 at night to 6 in the morning I can dance in such shoes.

About the family

At first, my transformation was a shock to my family. However, I prepared my grandmother and father in advance: I talked about gays, showed films, although I myself did not understand what was wrong with me.

When I started taking hormones, my family began to notice and understand what was happening to me, they asked me to stop, my grandmother was hysterical. The situation became especially tense when they found a pack of hormones on me, and there were instructions with terrible side effects– thrombosis, cancer and sudden death. This made everyone cry and forced me to throw away the pills.

When I started wearing makeup, my family was against it. I was adamant. Still, youthful minimalism took its toll, so I started doing makeup.

My family didn’t wish anything bad for me; on the contrary, they helped and advised me. But I understand this fact only now, and then, in that situation, I thought completely differently. Rose-colored glasses They didn’t let me evaluate the situation, I was constantly stressed, snapped at me, and insulted me. It got to the point that I told my grandmother that she wouldn’t see me again because I would throw myself out of the window. But now she and I talk on the phone every day, morning and evening.

The most difficult thing was with dad. He couldn't come to terms with it for a long time. Over time, of course, I realized that now everything is fine with us. We call each other, I show him photographs, tell him everything.

About hormones

My decision to take hormones was a deliberate one. Moreover, I did not do this alone. I had a virtual pen pal (at that time it was fashionable and normal).

One day, for the first time, he and I decided to go buy hormones. It was incredibly scary, because we found all the information about this on the Internet. We had birth control pills with no special purpose.

We were very afraid to drink, but we did it together. Moreover, we were afraid to die, I was afraid that my heart would stop. But in vain: everything went like clockwork, and after three months my breasts began to grow, it was unexpected. I remember: I had such small nipples, but when my breasts began to grow, my nipples began to enlarge and I did not understand what was happening. Moreover, my chest hurt, like during menstruation. When I accidentally caught my chest on something at home, I thought I would die from pain.

About suicide attempts and operations

The transition process itself occurred after two suicide attempts. The first attempt was after moving to Kyiv. I didn’t have enough money for anything, and I realized that I didn’t want anything anymore, that I was tired. Then I went home, turned on the tap, ran the bath, lay down and did the job. But then they saved me - someone just opened the door and they carried me out. After that, I was at home for a long time under my grandmother’s supervision.

The second time, I also decided that I was tired of everything. I didn’t know how much money I would use to do these operations, I didn’t understand anything, I didn’t have any knowledgeable friends. The second time it was pills, but I couldn’t get poisoned with them - the next day I woke up with severe poisoning and an incredible headache. For three whole days I could not get out of bed. It was like I was in some kind of virtual reality, constant buzzing in the ears.

Then one appeared in my life interesting man, who helped make my dream come true - to become normal beautiful woman. I enlarged my lips beautiful hair, went to beauty salons. And, of course, she did all the operations that she had dreamed of for so long, and enlarged her breasts.

Helped me in searching for information and doctors large number people: ordinary girls, gays, trans people and so on.
I have never and will never regret having sex reassignment surgery. Of course, there was a long recovery process, all this time we communicated with our parents on Skype and began to get closer. After that, I radically changed my life - I no longer walked so much, I stopped doing bad things.

But I advise you not to rush and think about whether this is really necessary or just a tribute to fashion. Now it’s not a problem to return everything back, but you’ll just waste time, health and energy on it. Therefore, listen to yourself and your true feelings.

About choosing a name

It's hard to say why I chose the name Julia. It always seemed to me that I was Julia. In addition, I really liked the singer Yulia Volkova at that time, she probably inspired me.

As for my nickname on Instagram - Geltsman, everything is simple. This is the last name of my old friend, which I really liked. But now I like my last name – Mochalova. I am the pride of the city of Lubny.

About self-acceptance

As for my body, I don’t want to change anything. From this side I feel complete harmony, your sexuality. We are friends with the body! If we don’t talk about appearance, then, of course, I want changes. I don’t want to stand still, I want to develop and learn more.

About fame and the show “Supermodel in Ukrainian”

I got into the “get-together” when I started meeting bloggers, and they introduced me to other people - that’s how it all went. They somehow “promoted” me and I got on the “Speaking Ukraine” program, then on ICTV, then on “ New channel“And so my television life began.

On the show “Ukrainian Supermodel”, in addition to popularity, I gained experience. Posing skills, defile, moral and physical endurance. I’m working on difficult shoots now and I don’t blink an eye. Some photographers are surprised, they say, how you are not in pain or cold. But I’m fine, we already had this on our “models”. Of course, after the catwalk show, I can easily do a good fashion show: I know how to turn your face so that the light hits well, and you turn out beautiful. And nothing more.

About tattoos and modeling career

Her modeling career ended before it even began. The tattoos put an end to it.

I got a tattoo in St. Petersburg at the age of 17. Then I didn't think about modeling career, I didn’t think about video, about TV. “Ukraine Speaks” was enough for me: I thought it was in vain to tell the whole country about myself, I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to find a normal man, because everyone now knows who I am.

Now I don’t regret having a tattoo. Why not? Yes, perhaps because of this I did not build a modeling career. But there are other hobbies you can do, like making videos.

My first UFW show was right after Supermodels. I went to three shows: at Rybalko, Zalevsky and opened. A couple of times I was even removed from shows because of my tattoos and large breasts.

Someone at the agency once told me: “If you want to try, go to Milan, go to castings, you are not our type.” Well, it didn’t fit and ok. Although I struggled for a very long time, I said that I wanted to walk on the catwalk. Yes, I went to UFW, yes, I took photos, but it’s not cool at all.

For me, modeling was like a hobby. I just went with nothing to do. It’s already been 1.5 years since “Models”, but I haven’t earned millions. Shows for models at UFW cost 200 UAH. You come at 11 am and sit there until 9 pm - I don’t think it’s worth 200 UAH. Of course, it’s good if you go to or Zalewski - they pay normally. If you send four designers a day, you will get up to two thousand. But if you do a fashion show with small unknown designers, you get 200 UAH for the show. Some don’t even pay - I even went to such shows, but then I realized that it’s not worth it.

About dreams and profession

I have cousin, with whom we communicated closely and we had common dreams. He said that he would be a businessman, and a chef, and he would come to my restaurant for lunch. Later I realized that I wanted to master other professions - for example, a stylist. And in at the moment I think I would like to be a surgeon. But now I can’t say exactly what I would like to do next. Now I have a lot of things: filming, projects, a Youtube channel, and many more things can happen. The main thing is that you have money for food, an apartment, and for yourself. Now I'm happy.

I have long been nurturing the idea of ​​launching a line of my own clothes and accessories (more emphasis on bags), but I understand that every day and every year there are more and more designers, so... But in fact, everything is real and, if you want, you can achieve everything .

About everyday life

My typical day looks like this: I wake up, go to Instagram, see if advertisers are posting. Then I go to the mail and also check advertising requests. Then I drink coffee, then I meet with friends. Sometimes there are a couple of work meetings.

Now I live alone. I had a period when I lived with someone, rented a room. I realized that living alone is cool, but a little lonely. Although I have a lot of fans, and when I come home, I understand that no one is waiting. I even got a dog so I could give it all my love. But I took her to my grandmother because I don’t have time for proper care.

About family and children

Now I don’t want children or a family. My priorities in life have changed, I understand that it’s early, while there is time – at least 10 years. But children are good, they are important and necessary, it doesn’t matter whether you give birth or adopt.

I would be very strict, but loving mother. I wouldn’t allow the children much and wouldn’t spoil them. From childhood I would send them to English and French courses. I would not force, I would not say: “You must.” For example, I was not good at mathematics at school, at that time I drew, went to dances and my strength should have been directed into creativity, but my parents missed this moment.

Pictures ideal man or ideal family I don’t have it, but I know that it will be sooner or later anyway.

MakeUp and Hairstyle: Hairdesign Salon, Kyiv, Turgenevskaya, 46/11

Location: EBSH, Kyiv, Vozdvizhenskaya, 38

Outfits: brand Katerina Rutman

Filming curators: Maria SARTANIA, Irina KOSTYUK

Photographer: Arina KALASHNIKOVA

Yulia Mochalova about childhood, self-acceptance and modeling career by Lady in Dress

Florists never cease to amaze with their work. Combining seemingly ordinary flowers such as roses, asters, irises, chrysanthemums, with modern elements decor, floral art professionals create masterpieces that you want to capture on paper and in your memory. It is no coincidence that a bouquet of flowers from Megaflowers is win-win for any joyful event. Unfortunately, the composition, even made from fresh flowers, is not durable. But if you follow simple recommendations, you can extend the life of the bouquet.

Important: when buying a bouquet, pay attention to the condition of the flowers. The heads of the roses should be elastic, the stems should be free of spots, the leaves should be shiny and not drooping. The period of their attractiveness depends on the initial freshness of flowers.

Water preparation

The water for the bouquet should be settled, without bleach. To improve water quality, purchase from flower shop special tool. If flower delivery is ordered through the Megaflowers company, then this product will be offered to you free of charge along with the bouquet. To prevent pathogenic bacteria from developing in water, add activated carbon. In practice, to improve the properties of water, soda is also used in the amount of less than a teaspoon per liter of water. Do not allow the water in the vase to become cloudy, change it often and spray the flowers.

Preparing flowers

Before immersing flowers in water, their stems should be trimmed. This is done with a sharp knife at an angle. In some cases, when the stems become lignified, they can be flattened and split. This will make it easier for water and nutrients to flow into the flower. The thorns of the rose, as well as the lower leaves of the flowers that end up in the water, should be removed. Getting them wet will speed up the process of rotting and withering of flowers.

Where to put the bouquet?

A bouquet of flowers should not be placed next to fruits: they emit gas that accelerates the withering of the bouquet. The condition of the bouquet is also affected by the temperature of the room. Flowers are best preserved at a temperature of 18-20 degrees. At the same time, they do not like drafts and hot air from heating devices.

Compatibility of flowers in a bouquet

If you yourself act as a florist, then when assembling a bouquet, consider their compatibility. So, roses are not “friendly” with tulips, but they tolerate the proximity of lilies normally. Hyacinths and daffodils should not be added to bouquets with other flowers: they have a depressing effect on them.

If all these conditions are met, your bouquet will delight you with its beauty and freshness for a long time.

The eighth season of the Bachelor project has started, which fans of this TV show have been eagerly awaiting. The Bachelor is an analogue of the American The Bachelor, which appeared back in 2002. In Ukraine, the reality dating show was released in 2011, and has been filmed every year since then. new project. Next up is season 8, which has already managed to intrigue viewers. Who are the main characters? Let's introduce all the participants of Bachelor 8 on Instagram.

Anya	Galya	Arina	Olya	Ivana
Rimma	Nastya	Yana	Olya	Masha
Marina	Masha	Natasha	Anusi is born	Official.Insta

The Bachelor is an original television show that gives one man and 25 women a unique opportunity to find true love in the most exciting and adventurous way. Don't miss it next issue passions of the TV show and follow the lives of the Bachelor 8 characters on Instagram.

If you're looking for something easy to make but delicious for your lunch or dinner, then this traditional Mexican vegetable soup with meatballs is perfect and brings a little Mexican flavor to your dinner table.

At Albondigas, the meatballs are made with ground beef, but you can make them with pork or a mixture of beef and pork. Chicken is also quite suitable. Rice and spices are added to the minced meat. The meatballs are soft and flavorful and just melt in your mouth!

Plus, this soup is filled with fresh vegetables like celery, zucchini, carrots, onions, and potatoes. And best of all, this soup is actually quite easy to make.

Ingredients for Mexican soup

To prepare the meatballs:

• 450 g minced beef or pork;
• 1 clove of garlic;
• 80-100 g of semi-cooked rice;
• 1 tsp dried oregano;
• 1 tsp. ground cumin;
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley;
• 1 egg;
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• ¼ teaspoon pepper.

To prepare the soup:

• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 1 medium onion;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 carrot;
• 2 stalks of celery;
• 2 pcs. potatoes;
• 1 l. chicken broth;
• 1-1.5 l. water;
• 400 g tomatoes per own juice;
• ½ teaspoon oregano;
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin;
• 1 medium zucchini (250 g);
• A couple of drops of lemon juice;
• Spices to taste;
• Fresh parsley and cilantro for garnish.

Albondigas Soup Instructions

Step 1. Cooking meatballs. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. With wet hands, form small meatballs approximately the size of walnut. Makes about 35 meatballs, depending on how big you make them. Place the meatballs in the refrigerator.

Step 2. It's time to prepare our vegetables for the soup. Peel the onion and finely chop it into cubes. Peel 2 cloves of garlic, after which you need to chop it using a garlic press or grater. Peel the carrots and cut into thin strips. Next, you need to wash and cut the celery and zucchini into small pieces, also peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.

Step 3. Preparing the soup. Heat in a medium saucepan olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Then add chopped garlic, carrots, celery and potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Don't forget to stir frequently.

Step 4. Pour broth, water and a can of tomatoes into the pan with vegetables. Add cumin and oregano, stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5. Take the meatballs out of the refrigerator and throw them into the boiling soup. Stir and cover with a lid, cook over medium heat for another 10 minutes. Then add the zucchini and cook for about 5 more minutes or until the zucchini is soft.

Step 6. Add lemon juice and season with pepper and salt to taste. Serve with chopped cilantro or parsley.

That's it, our soup is ready! Bon appetit, or as they say in Mexico, Buen provecho!

Of course, manicure is not the first thing people pay attention to when communicating with you, but believe me, it is one of those elements that create your image and opinion about your style. In order to keep up with the latest trends and not become an accomplice to anti-trends, let’s get acquainted with the manicure trends in 2018.

Nail shape

Trend 👌 Almond, oval and soft square are the most popular nail shapes for this season. And also trendy short and medium length nails.

Antitrend 😒 Very long nails are a thing of the past. There is an alternative for lovers of long nails, but it has its own nuances. Nails should not be of super critical length, they should not be sharp and square in shape.

Manicure color

Trend 👌 All shades of nude, purple, red, khaki, burgundy, black, transparent and pastel manicure are all a trend.

Antitrends 😒 Neon colors and colored jackets have become simply unacceptable this season.

Manicure design 2018

Trends 👌 Plain coating, marble with glitter, geometry, large crystals and 3D cat's eye. This is exactly what the most fashionable and trendy manicure design will be.

Antitrends 😒 Piercing, stepping, glitter, confetti, sculpting and nail art on nails are an absolute anti-trend.

Trend 1– purple, lavender, pink. The main color of 2018 in the fashion industry according to Pantone is ultraviolet, so, of course, there will be a lot of it. This is a very bright trend and a rather difficult color to combine; you need to be careful with it.

And also fresh new trend this season - pastel lavender, a beautiful and feminine color, which is already presented in many mass markets and shops. And if this shade suits you, then you are simply fabulously lucky. And for those for whom soft pastel colors are not very suitable, you can take a closer look at bright pink clothes, while in the spring-summer 2018 season, pink will be fashionable in all its forms, from pastel to bright fuchsia.

Trend 2– cage, flowers, pop art. As for the fashionable print of 2018, you will be surprised, because the cage is still at the peak of popularity, regardless of color, shape, size. The check will be everywhere on trench coats, coats, bags, trousers, hats, in general, everywhere. And again, a print from past seasons, which quite often appeared on the catwalk in designer collections for spring-summer 2018, is a floral print. The only thing that has changed is the size of the flowers - they have become even larger.

From the latest prints - pop art. For some designers it was comics, for others it was works of art, in any case it was something new and interesting.

Trend 3– fringe. Long fringe is a trend that designers all unanimously support in their collections at shows.

Trend 4– plastic. Plastic clothing is the most unexpected trend that has been used even in the collections of the most famous designers such as Chanel and Valentino.

Trend 5– trench coats. Unusual trench coats are a very interesting trend, as this time the designers played with unusual cuts, inserts, belts, and patterns.

Trend 6– denim. Stylists and designers suggest concentrating on dark denim and denim. The most fashionable way to wear denim is still a total look.

Trend 7– sport. Sportswear is now at the peak of its popularity: sports jackets, suits, oversized items - it's all in fashion.

Trend 8– logo. Logomania is the main one fashion trend and a sign of the style of the 2000s – this season received a second life. Giant brand logos appear on clothing and accessories.

Trend 9– minimalism and masculinity. Pantsuits are trendy again this season, and minimalism is still in trend.

These were the most important trends of the spring-summer 2018 season that you should know about. Choose the trends that suit you, then you will be the most stylish and fashionable.

We often discuss fashion trends, offered by famous designers, and the variations of clothing that we introduce into our wardrobe. But very often we leave behind all this those trends and those wonderful pieces that designers offer us from the category of something extreme, new, exclusive. Of course, this is sometimes very shocking, but it’s still worth remembering them and looking at the strange variations of clothes that fashion designers offered us, but for some reason we don’t yet accept them and don’t want to introduce them into our wardrobe.

Jeans with garters

Episodes of the show have already started on the New Channel. The third season is gaining more and more momentum, and we want to introduce you to the participants of the project.

The channel's website already has information about 15 finalists. So, among the participants of Supermodel in Ukrainian 3 there is trans Yulia Mochalova, Nigerian Emmy Grace, girl from the first season Alina Milyaeva, .

See biographies and photos of everyone. You can watch Supermodel in Ukrainian 3 online.

Daria Maistrenko, 16 years old, Kanev

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 54 kg

Options: 80 – 62 – 90

This was my first casting. A lot of girls, a lot different characters. Of course, I had a lot of doubts about participating in the project. But when I saw that I was being chosen from thousands of others, I realized that I have some kind of uniqueness, and I am worthy of participating in the project,” admits Dasha.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Daria Maistrenko

Participant SMPU 3 studies at secondary school No. 1 named after. T. G. Shevchenko. Participation in the reality Supermodel in Ukrainian 3 is Dasha’s first serious step towards her big dream of a career worldwide famous model. The girl dances, sings, draws, and also plays the piano. Afraid of snakes and heights.

Alexandra Litvin, 16 years old, Kyiv

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 53 kg

Options: 87 – 60 – 91

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I am an open and sociable person, so it was not difficult for me to open up and show my talents. But right before the door, I had to pull myself together and overcome my anxiety. I think I succeeded,” says Sasha.

Participants of Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Alexandra Litvin

A participant of SMPU 3 studies at Lyceum No. 227 named after M. M. Gromov. Sasha is seriously involved in modeling, collaborates with modeling agencies and participates in various shows and filming. The girl is involved in athletics, and for two more years she played in KVN. Not afraid of anything.

Alexandra Kugat, 20 years old, Odessa

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Options: 79 – 59 – 87

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I didn’t expect to pass the casting at all, so I didn’t even take enough things with me. But the judges still caught something in me. Perhaps they liked the fact that I was quite simple and didn’t try to pretend to be anything. And I also say “hello,” Sasha laughs.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Alexandra Cugat

Participant of SMPU 3 studies at a choreographic school. Sasha participated in shows and filming in Ukraine, Russia and China. The girl has quite a lot various hobbies: choreography, vocals, acting, KVN, stand-up. Sasha said that she is afraid of closed spaces.

Ekaterina Svinarchuk, 16 years old, Chernivtsi

Height: 167 cm

Weight: 57 kg

Options: 80 – 62 – 98

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

Even though my parameters were far from ideal, the judges liked my face and decided to give me a chance. “I, in turn, promised to lose weight, which I am now working hard on,” admits Katya.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Katya Svinarchuk

She studies at Chernivtsi Gymnasium No. 7. Before participating in the project, Katya did not have any achievements in the field of modeling. But the girl has very diverse hobbies and interests: football, baseball, theater, dancing, music, learning languages ​​and much more. Afraid of loneliness and death.

Emmy Grace, 24 years old, Kyiv

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Options: 84 – 60 – 88

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I wanted to come to Supermodel in Ukrainian back in the first season, but then I was very busy with education. And this season I firmly decided that it was worth trying my hand. I am sure that this step will be very successful in my modeling career,” Emmy assures.

Participants of Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Emmy Grace

Emmy was born in Nigeria, so the girl speaks exclusively English. Studying at Wisconsin International University. Emmy has good experience in modeling - she participated in various shows and advertising shoots. The girl is interested in dancing and traveling, and also in free time loves to cook. The biggest fear is snakes.

Maria Grebenyuk, 17 years old, Kyiv

Height: 181 cm

Weight: 58 kg

Options: 89 – 62 – 88

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

At the casting, I was absolutely honest - I simply told the experts my story. I think she got them hooked. And, of course, I’m sure that my external data played a significant role in the decision to take me into the project,” shares Masha.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Masha Grebenyuk

He studies at KNUTD college. Masha graduated from one of the modeling schools, but this is where her achievements in modeling before the Supermodel in Ukrainian 3 project end. Enjoys traveling and sports. The girl also likes to read and study English in her free time. Afraid of panic.

Svetlana Kosovskaya, 22 years old, Odessa

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 54 kg

Options: 84 – 61 – 93

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I think the experts were interested in my unusual appearance. On the project, I will prove that all the features of my appearance are only beneficial in the modeling business,” says Sveta.

Participants of Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Sveta Kosovskaya

He studies at the Odessa Theater and Art School. Sveta works as a photographer and often shoots models. But the girl decided to try herself in the role of those who fall under the gun of cameras. He is interested in painting, sculpture and fashion photography. Afraid of heights and snakes.

Alina Milyaeva, 16 years old, Nikolaev

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Options: 85 – 59 – 86

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I already came to the Ukrainian Supermodel project in the first season. But then I was 14 years old, and I could not participate. Therefore, I was very worried whether they would give me a chance in the third season,” says Alina.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Alina Milyaeva

She studies at school No. 19. For several years now, Alina has been devoting all her free time to modeling. She participates in shows, acts in advertising campaigns and catalogues. The girl is seriously thinking about connecting her entire future life with the modeling business, as her older sister did. Alina is afraid of snakes and heights.

Victoria Globa, 20 years old, Kyiv

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 49 kg

Options: 88 – 61 – 90

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I hooked the judges because I was confident. I knew that I couldn’t complete the task, but I started doing it anyway. This perseverance helped me; the experts believed in me,” says Vika.

Participants of Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Vic Glob

Studies at the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts. Vika already has experience in the modeling business: the girl starred in advertising, various catalogs and lookbooks. Victoria enjoys horse riding, dancing, acrobatics, and enjoys fencing. Afraid of the dark, heights and insects.

Olga Golub, 21 years old, Kharkov

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Options: 89 – 64 – 90

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I became one of the winners of the online casting, so I knew for sure that I would make it into the top thirty. And after all three experts invited me to their teams, there was no longer any doubt that I would become one of the fifteen participants in the third season of Supermodel in Ukrainian,” Olya shares.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Ole Golub

She graduated from KOOSH No. 151 and now works as a gymnastics coach for children. Olya has no experience in modeling, and her participation in online casting is the first and very successful step towards her dream. The girl is interested in gymnastics and traveling. And she believes that there is nothing that could frighten her.

Irina Rotar, 17 years old, Krivoy Rog

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Options: 83 – 60 – 90

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

The most difficult thing for me during the casting was the waiting. A lot of girls came and I had to wait for many hours before I went to see the experts. But I wasn’t worried about the competition at all,” says Ira.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Ira Rotar

Studying at the Mountain College. Ira has already tried herself in the modeling business and even collaborated with one of the local modeling agencies. Among her hobbies, the girl highlights sports and studying English language. She admitted that she is afraid of heights.

Yulia Shchedrina, 16 years old, Mukachevo

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 54 kg

Options: 82 – 65 – 92

About the casting for Supermodel in Ukrainian 3

I came to the casting in my underwear. This surprised the experts. They realized that I was not afraid of anything. I’m sure they hired me because I’m purposeful and ready for anything,” says Yulia.

Participants Supermodel in Ukrainian 3: facts about Yulia Shchedrina

He studies at the Mukachevo gymnasium. Despite the lack of any experience in modeling, Yulia did not hesitate to come to the casting of the reality Supermodel in Ukrainian 3. The girl is into photography and loves to be on both sides of the camera. She also enjoys cooking and learns poetry by heart. Julia assures that she is not afraid of anything.

Yulia Geltsman, whom the public also knows under the names Yulia Mochalova and Yulia Volkova, is a Ukrainian fashion model and DJ, one of the participants in the reality show “Supermodel in Ukrainian.”

Yulia was born on April 26, 1994 and at birth she was named... Vasily. The fact is that today's fashion model was originally a boy. But later Geltsman felt like a woman in male body. As she says in one of her interviews, one day she woke up and clearly realized that she was actually a girl.

Having collected the amount necessary for the operation and having completed all the required documents, Vasily leaves for St. Petersburg to a highly qualified plastic surgeon and after a while she leaves the clinic as Yulia.

Transformed beyond recognition, Geltsman begins labor activity as a DJ at a nightclub for the people gay. Also, the newly minted girl is becoming very popular as a fashion model. Moreover, many photographers do not even suspect that they are dealing with a transsexual.

In addition, Yulia Geltsman often appears in video blogs of Sasha Shapik, and also together with another unusual model Andriana Doronina, whose real name is Andrey.

TV show

Yulia Geltsman was invited several times to various Ukrainian and Russian talk shows, since the topic of transsexuals, transvestites and androgynes remains challenging and incomprehensible to the public. Thanks to these programs, as well as photo shoots, Yulia learned to act freely and naturally in front of the cameras.

And in 2016, she took part, along with two dozen of her colleagues, in the third season of the popular reality show “Ukrainian Supermodel.” The broadcast of this program on television started on August 26.

Personal life

Today Yulia Geltsman-Mochalova is only 22 years old. She purposefully moves towards her goal - to make successful career in the area modeling business. The girl also says that she would like to create a full-fledged strong family with your loved one.

By the way, in her interviews, Yulia talks very openly not only about how she went through plastic surgery on gender reassignment, but also about the severe physical pain that a person experiences during this process. In addition, Geltsman emphasizes that a transsexual will not be able to feel 100% like a woman, since, for example, he will not experience a classic orgasm during intimate relationships. But for Yulia more important factor It turned out that she felt like a girl from a moral point of view, so she was ready to come to terms with all the disadvantages of changing gender.

The Clutch team believes that tolerance and forbearance are the basis of a truly European community, a Human (namely with capital letters, not otherwise). That's why we created the project “In the spotlight” . It's about people he doesn't understand and doesn't accept. most, so to speak, “traditional” society.

Yulia's honest story is a story of acceptance, behind which there is much more than one might imagine. What is it like to be transsexual? Is it possible to look at your genitals with a feeling of disgust, as if you are not you at all? It’s hard to imagine, but the reflection in the mirror is not the worst thing. Many people think that main problem transsexuals in the acceptance of society, but in fact the most difficult thing is to realize and accept oneself. Accept the fact that you are a rare case, to some extent a phenomenon (and not a mistake of nature!). This is the most difficult thing!

Yulia Mochalova had everything on her way - suicide attempts, resentment against her mother, disagreements with relatives and men who treated her too superficially... In general, this is a thing of the past.

In the present, our heroine has the right body, feeling self-esteem, warm relationship with grandmother and even female name in the passport... What else does Yulia, ex-Anton, dream about? As befits a woman, she dreams of love and children. First things first. Read the exclusive interview.

In Ukraine they started talking about you after the project “Supermodel in Ukrainian”, but I would like to know the whole story from the very beginning.

– My journey began at the age of 15-16, when I first announced myself on the Ukraine TV channel. I didn't get anywhere myself. I was constantly invited somewhere and was invited to the same “models” for the next casting, and that’s basically how it all started. But it all started with the “Ukraine Speaks” program, where I was one of the main characters. Then I had the pseudonym Volkova, which remained. Many people ask: “Oh God, why do you have two last names, why is that?” I was little, I hid my real name Mochalova, she simply did not understand that she should be proud. To be honest, until recently I hid and was ashamed that I was from small town Lubny. Relatively recently I realized that everything is the other way around - this is mine great success. I was able to go beyond the small town. In my life there were “ICTV”, “New Channel” and “Supermodel in Ukrainian”.

There was a period when you left Ukraine and lived in other countries. In fact, where all the operations were carried out.

- Yes, but I came to Kyiv to live with clean slate, like a girl, not like Anton from Luben. And then I decided that Kyiv is, of course, good, but I want something more, I need to earn more, and I went to work in St. Petersburg. I worked hard in nightclubs for 12 hours on my feet, but thanks good people of my life, I had the surgeries I needed. After a month and a half, I returned to Ukraine because I missed my parents and friends. IN lately I began to love Ukraine, to love Kyiv, although our mentality is still killing me - every day I think more and more about the fact that people are becoming more evil.

Transgender people feel like they are a different gender from childhood. But often, ironically, such people do not have money for expensive drugs and operations...

– I also didn’t have money even for hormones. So that you understand, I have been saving my pocket money since I was 14 years old. 5-7 hryvnia every day, so that at the end of the month you can save 100 hryvnia or something like that. Then I stretched out the hormone for this month and saved again. This is such a “vicious circle”! I had no money at all and it was a nightmare. When I remember that period of my life, it becomes scary. It was very difficult, but I am proud of myself - I did it, I passed this school. There was no place to live, there was no food and water - there was nothing. But everything is learned by comparison. I am proud that I went through my “school of life”. As for sponsorship, who pays for such operations. Usually men become sponsors: loved ones, lovers, friends. Wealthy people who want to help, but the state does not, of course.

Who needs your feelings? Who will deal with that “stratum of society” that our officials, and most people in general, consider “the unloved older brother.”

If a person or dog needs traditional help, please do so, there are many organizations that help people or animals. As for our community, things are worse here... Many transgender people commit suicide because they do not have money for breasts or rhinoplasty, for example. I was lucky - I didn’t need to redo my face, but some people are less lucky... Nose, cheekbones, forehead, chin and so on. This entails a whole series of expensive operations.

Life without them is not life. You just don't see yourself as the person you see in the mirror. This is not just a banal increase in boobs. For me this is gr-u-u-u-d, female breast. And what is the way out? I also wanted to open myself twice, or rather, once I opened my veins, and the second time I took pills, but nothing worked. There was severe poisoning, three days of hell - it’s better not to do that. It’s better to just live in peace: make money. Or even find a sponsor...

Tell us about your sense of self as a child. When and how did you begin to realize that you were a girl?

– We had a very friendly courtyard, we constantly gathered, organized concerts, of course, there were many children of different sexes, but I only hung out with girls. There were thoughts: what kind of boys are they? What kind of football? If the girls built huts in the bushes, I was definitely drawn to them; playing at being daughters and mothers was also great. Only me! Concerts, all these dressing up in Verka Serduchka’s costumes also played a certain role. I organized concerts at home, but no one paid attention to my dresses and skirts.

I was then 5-6 years old, well, let’s say 8. I can say that I changed into my mother’s clothes, walked around the apartment in women’s clothes, but unconsciously. I consciously bought my first women's shoes only at the age of 14 - in my native Lubny, where it is impossible to find size 41 shoes with heels. It was at this moment that I decided to learn to walk in heels. There was a moment when everyone left home, and I was left alone, so as not to study in front of everyone. I didn’t understand then whether this was normal or not, but I knew for sure that I wanted to be a woman. Another problem arose - how to prepare parents for this?

What happened next?

“Then the hormones started. What kind of consultation can there be with a doctor in the city of Lubny? My first “transformations” began thanks to our Internet, thanks to it for being there. I found everything I needed, all the drugs. I tried to prepare my dad and grandmother for the fact that this could happen, but I didn’t say anything directly. It seems to me that they would not have fully understood me and could have sent me to hell. In the city of Lubny these are the rules: a man must be a man and work in a factory, and a woman must look after the house, cook borscht... It’s hard to imagine a situation where I came to the doctor and said: “You understand, I feel uncomfortable in my body...” . I just started taking hormones and “growing breasts.” When I told my grandmother everything, she did not immediately accept the new me, at first she threw hysterics: “Oh, don’t, stop, that’s enough.”

I then stopped taking hormones, then resumed therapy again. I was tormented by thoughts and doubts because I didn’t want to injure my parents. But not being yourself is also incredibly painful. When I turned 16, I left home. We can say that my torment is over.

Did you have a final conversation?

- No, there was no conversation. I simply said that now I only respond to the name “Yulia”. It was a difficult and specific period - adolescence, youthful maximalism, the effect of medications. In her aggression, she could easily say: “If you don’t call me Yulia, I’ll just throw myself out of the window!” Until the moment I left for St. Petersburg, communication with my family was unbearably difficult for me. Well, like with relatives - with dad and grandmother. Mom died when I was 10 years old... And at some point I was offended that she left me with my dad, who did not accept my true nature. The resentment tormented me until I was 20, but time passed... I visited her at the cemetery: I talked to her and let go of my pain. After that, of course, it became easier for me to breathe.

Now I communicate with my parents: both my dad and my grandmother. But more with my grandmother. She is my support and support. I don’t know how grandma survived all this. We had “Shakespearean” conflicts, we broke dishes and started fights. But now this is already in the past: she calls me Yulenka, meets my men, shares my sorrows and problems. And dad, he is a peculiar person, of course, it is still difficult for him to understand “why” - especially without the support of friends. We rarely communicate, but I know that my father is alive and well - this is the main thing for me. In this regard, I consider myself a traditional daughter. And my grandmother is my soul, so I always worry about her. She’s soon 80, I’ve been wanting to transport the “bad thing” to Kyiv for a long time, but so far grandma is just reluctant. If she plows the garden, then she has strength, but if she goes to the capital, then she lacks any health.

Yulia, the story of dressing up in childhood is understandable, but not everyone moves on to the next stage. Not everyone decides to change their sex. You've made up your mind!

– Basically, I didn’t even understand that it could be different. This is probably the true difference between a real transgender person and a fictitious one. There was no turning back - I had one road, one goal. I didn’t even consider this option to bring back the past, that is, I didn’t have a plan for retreat. Just go ahead!!! I walked, walked, walked and finally achieved what I wanted, although this is not the limit of what I want to achieve. At the moment I can say: I managed to make myself an individual with my own hands, and not thanks to the men who paid, bought some clothes, a car, an apartment.

Of course, I had this too, I had sponsors. These men are ready to give everything for contact - to pay for any operations. But this is a slippery slope! At one point they may take away the gifts. Today I can pay for my apartment on my own, I can spend money on things, buy any cosmetics. And, of course, I can save money for some rainy day or maybe for a dream trip. As for operations, this is my choice and they are already a thing of the past, so I can’t say that I did them in vain! When I changed my breasts, it was more like an obsession. I want to, at least crack it and that’s it.

Vaginoplasty is, of course, the most serious decision. At that moment I had so many doubts and upheavals in my soul. I understood that now everything would be different. Although these thoughts were only partially realized. After some time, I realized that tits, pussies, nose, lips, face will not make me happy until I put things in order in my head. As a person with a fine mental organization, I have many internal problems. I want to improve myself as a person, develop, read, travel, travel. No matter how much you want to change yourself, at the end of the day, men like smart women.

How much money do you spend on hormones?

– Approximately 300 UAH, plus I buy special amplifiers and some vitamins. In general, five hundred hryvnia is not much, but these are vital pills for me. And then, if you count how much was spent on hormones over six years, thoughts immediately appear - you could buy a car for that money. But what to do? How else?

Who helps you determine the dose and generally provides medical support?

– During my six years of transformation, I tried different hormones: strong, weak and contraceptive. I know what I need and in what doses better than any doctor. I feel when I need to increase or decrease the dose. When I start jumping from one hormone to another, the condition is worse than during menstruation. Although I don't menstruate, I sincerely sympathize with all the girls because I understand what PMS irritation is. Ready to destroy everything around! Hell!

Tell us about “state policy”, how do they react to you at the border?

– Even while leaving for St. Petersburg, I realized that there would be problems with the border. Yulia is standing in front of the border guards, and Anton is in the passport. Once I was even delayed, and as a result I was late for my flight and, of course, no one reimbursed me for the ticket. All these explanations and clarifications were very difficult for me. Even then I realized: no government. hospitals, no government doctors, there will be nothing related to the state in my life. My transgender friend lives in Europe and everything is calm in this regard, if you have a document, then you are you. And it doesn’t matter what size your feet are, what you have under your skirt or on your head!

No one will be surprised, no one will laugh, no one will be humiliated. And here they start according to the traditional pattern: they call the passport offices, ask everyone, and then break into malice. This is how we live... Now everything is fine with my documents, but there were some difficulties due to the fact that I first received Russian certificates (due to the fact that at that time I lived in Russia). When I came with these “pieces of paper” to our passport office, problems began against the backdrop of the war, I had to wait a moment... And now in the passport I am Yulia Mochalova.

A traditional question, but still. Documents are the last point, you have achieved what you wanted. What's next: can you share your immediate plans?

- There is one plan - to make money. Men. Today they are there, but tomorrow they are gone, and you have an apartment payment coming up and you don’t know what to do. What else do I want? Work! I’m only 20 years old, but I’ve already screwed myself up and become fixated on family and children. But then my loved one “grounded” me: “You’re famous, how can I be with you... I have friends, society, mother, colleagues, etc.” I decided to ban him. I’m only 20 years old - I still have my whole life ahead of me, I’d rather spend my energy on my name and career than on worries. For example, I recently started working with large companies cosmetics. Who knows what will happen in a year? I try not to be too scattered about relationships... Now is such a stage in my life.

Hiding behind public opinion is somehow not entirely fair...

– Yes, now I generally try not to meet men, because there is no point in it. What if it starts, I fall in love, and then it starts again: “I can’t introduce you to my parents.” I want simple female happiness: acceptance, compliments, good attitude. As for intimacy (I know for sure, you are also interested in this side of the “coin”) - we can say that I am asexual.

I need “spiritual” sex. We are, of course, talking about intimate conversations, dinners, trips, etc. Finding a boy for a couple of times for health is not a problem, but why is it necessary?

Julia, tell me honestly, how do you like yourself?

– No makeup, no acne. When I have acne, it really annoys me, like any girl. I like myself with a bun. I guess I love myself in an old T-shirt with a ketchup stain on it and I love myself in front of cartoons, in front of movies. This is where I am truly real, as I am.

Is there anything you regret?

“It’s a pity that at the age of 16 you don’t have an authority figure who will clearly point out the line between good and bad.” If they had told me then: “Don’t even think about going on a TV show,” I would have listened. I still regret that I got on TV and opened my soul. Of course, there are advantages to this, but there are more disadvantages. In any case: what happened, what happened.

I wonder if you ever dreamed of moving to another, more democratic country?

- Probably not. I walk around the city calmly. Well, how calm... Sometimes, of course, they meet different characters. And in fact, I receive a lot of threats and social networks, and on the street. But I forgive all this! I don’t want to complicate my life because of these people; I’d rather be here with my friends, with my grandmother. No, I won’t run away. Moreover, loneliness kills the most. Another country is not for me.

What's your biggest dream?

– I would like to remain in the shadows, but today it is impossible! My sore subject: love, family, children. But who wants to be with a TV star? Simple women's happiness. For some it is so simple, but not for me, not for me. At least stand and cry, to be honest. I want to meet a person with whom I can live in the shadows for a long time happy life. I dream about a child. As you can see, at first it seems that I am very different, but in reality I am not very different. I am ruled by the most traditional women's dreams.