Nora Shopova

Short Biography

“Everyone [back home] is really happy for me because Bulgaria is a small country and this is big, ” said Nora Shopova, repped by One Management, stopping by WWD’s Manhattan office in between a full day of “five or six castings.” The 22-year-old Eastern European model has graced the pages of Marie Claire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar Bulgaria, British Vogue and recently landed the cover of Vogue Turkey’s May issue, as well as some indies: Oyster, Gravure and 12 magazine. She’s also been featured in look books for Club Monaco and Mytheresa.Sweet and soft-spoken, Shopova’s career took off a little over two years ago while she was studying law at university, after a model friend in Bulgaria suggested that she visit some agencies there. Her face — all angles and wide-set eyes — might remind you of another model’s, but more on that later. “I think it’s better if I do editorials, commercials and campaigns because I’m not the tallest model, ” said Shopova, who, outside the context of the industry, still stands pretty tall at 5-foot, 9-inches. “Editorial is my strength, actually. I love shooting, though I’m always a bit afraid when I have to travel somewhere for a job. People always expect the best from you, and sometimes you’re just tired or you have to study.”